Smartphones and tablets are ubiquitous in our world today. Walking down any street, you are likely to see someone using their smartphone for one reason or another. And while the technology has brought with it some great efficiency, it’s very ...
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Feed Subscription3 Ways To Raise Socially-conscious, Responsible Kids
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a counter-argument to the popular adage that says parenting is the most difficult job in the world. Ensuring your child has the basic necessities like food, water and education is hard enough. But raising a ...
Read More »Kids’ Gardening: Cultivating Food And Life Lessons
By Robin Horton Just as with learning to walk, children learn best by doing rather than by watching. Gardening with kids is filled with exploration, education, and fun, allowing them to experience things firsthand and participate in active learning. Working in ...
Read More »5 Tips For Throwing The Perfect Kids’ Birthday Party
Throwing the perfect, unique kids’ birthday party seems to get more difficult every year, with stakes raised by the best party gimmicks going viral through videos, online inspiration boards, and dedicated blogs. Complicating matters is the increasing push to make ...
Read More »How To Make A Lasting Memory On Father’s Day
On dad’s big day in June, make a lasting impression on him by taking him on a memorable adventure. Here are some ideas to take your gift-giving to the next level from Mark’s, a leader in men’s casual wear and ...
Read More »Cool Down Summer Spending This Season
By Carla Hindman Director Financial Education, Visa Canada With millions of Canadian schoolchildren starting summer vacation, cries of “I’m bored” will soon be heard across the nation. Whether you have toddlers or teenagers, keeping kids entertained can be a difficult ...
Read More »Boxing Champ Who Lived In 13 Foster Homes Says Flawed System Needs Work
Lisa P. Cohen entered the world of professional boxing at the relatively late age of 29, eventually bobbing, weaving and pounding her way to an IFBA Junior Featherweight World Title. But Cohen engaged in even greater battles long before she ...
Read More »Fun Things To Do On A Rainy Day
Budget-Friendly Indoor Activities for Kids By Dinah Wulf When the bad weather strikes and the kids get stuck indoors, how often do you hear the words, “I’m bored”? Before you know it, both you and the kids are stir-crazy – it ...
Read More »Ten Nature-inspired Activities For The Whole Family
You don’t have to go far to find entertaining summer activities the whole family will love. TD Friends of the Environment Foundation has 10 fun and green activities for all ages that are perfect for a summer’s day. 1. Hop ...
Read More »Strap On Your Helmet: Family Biking 101
By Abby Quillen Biking is an unbeatable way to get around town. With the annual cost of car ownership and maintenance estimated at $8,698 a year, traveling by bike can save families big bucks.1 It’s also associated with better overall ...
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