Written by Nicola Brown We’ve all experienced it. It happens when we’re scrambling to meet deadlines and lunch gets pushed back. It happens when we’ve been searching for a restaurant that’s still open late. It happens when our kids get home ...
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Written by Abby Quillen Are you ready to introduce your child to the fun and freedom of bike riding? Teaching a kid to ride a bike is a time-honored tradition, but it’s undergone a revolution in the past decade. Many kids ...
Read More »How To Be A Great Team Parent
Written by Amy Whitley Youth sports programs often can only run with the help of parent volunteers. Whether your role on the team is crucial (team parent) or mostly on the side-lines, it’s vital to keep sportsmanship and a helpful attitude ...
Read More »How To Travel In Luxury Without Spending A Fortune
(NC) The vacation of your dreams is closer than you think if you plan your trip like a pro. Here Deborah Thompson, travel expert and editor-in-chief of the New Jetsetters website and magazine, shares her best advice. “Luxury travel is ...
Read More »Joining The Tiny House Movement? What You Need To Know
(NC) As young families struggle amid climbing home prices while their parents look towards downsizing, many Canadians are rethinking what home looks like. Proof of this trend are the micro homes, small houses or tiny houses that are popping up ...
Read More »How Summer Camp Can Prepare Children For Adulthood
(NC) Sending your kids to camp is one of the best experiences you can offer them. More than just a place to play and have fun, camp encourages self-esteem and helps build lifelong friendships. Here are three reasons it helps ...
Read More »Water Safety Tips For Dogs
(NC) Finally spring is here, which means more time adventuring outdoors with your four-legged best friend. However, the spring thaw also means cold lakes and fast streams, both of which can be treacherous for dogs. Not all breeds are instinctive ...
Read More »How To Plan A College Visit
Start Early to Cover the Most Ground Written by Amy Whitley If you have a child who is a junior or senior in high school, you may be thinking about selecting a college or university. The best way for teens ...
Read More »10 Money-saving Tips For Going Green
(NC) Helping the earth and your wallet at the same time is completely doable. These tips from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation show you how. 1. Use your window shades to your advantage. Open them up on sunny days ...
Read More »Weekday Survival Tips For Families
(NC) With spring just around the corner, now’s a great time for busy families to re-evaluate their schedules for the year ahead. Registered early childhood educators know how important schedules and routines are for helping create happy and healthy families. ...
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