February 24th is Pink Shirt Day – a day to take a stance against bullying! In Canada, one in five kids are affected by bullying. Pink Shirt Day is a day to speak up and support programs that teach empathy, compassion and kindness. If you don’t have a pink shirt to show your support, this […]
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Simple Summer Activities for Kids
If you’ve got kids in your life, you might have leaned on tablets and devices a little more these past few months – as you should! Parents and families have been doing whatever it takes to keep kids busy, happy, and safe at home during the pandemic. But summer fun can very easily be screen-free […]
Five Toronto spots for reusable masks for your kids
Some restrictions are being lifted in the GTA, and at the same time, many places are announcing that wearing masks will be mandatory in their spaces. Whether they’re required or not, you might only feel safest donning a mask! If you’ve got kids in your life, it’s possibly been a struggle to get them on […]
Take out containers, pipe cleaners and an orange: all you need for a crafternoon
I don’t know about you, but both the craft supplies and creativity are starting to run low at our house. Luckily, my daughter hasn’t noticed, which is a great reminder that you can keep it simple with kids — and they will still have a tonne of fun. TAKE-OUT SPIDERS Did you know there are […]
Let Celebrities Do Story Time for You Online
Has your kid asked you to read Hungry Caterpillar for the one-millionth time? Mine has! And while I love how much time we spend reading (and re-reading) books together, the new spate of celebs reading to kids online is a welcome break in our house. DOLLY PARTON The incomparable Dolly Parton delivers adorable weekly “Goodnight […]
Three Crafts for Kids with Supplies You Have at Home
Every morning, my two-year-old demands, “Go to Drop-In!” And every morning I explain again that the drop-in centres and libraries are closed, and that she’s stuck with me for story time AND crafts. I miss showing up at places where the painting or the glitter and glue projects are already planned and laid out for […]
The Parents’ Guide to Online Activities for Kids
With March Break camps cancelled and schools closed until at least May 4, you might be looking for fun ideas to keep your kids busy. There are plenty of live streams to check out these days and we’re seeing a surge in fun ones for kids. Check out our list below: [Storytime] Anishinabek Nation Youth’s […]