Fireplace Safety Tips for Families
Though we’ve officially said goodbye to summer, there are some activities that transcend seasons. Family bonding over a fire i...
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Healthy Teeth for Kids of All Ages
Did you know that your child’s oral care starts even before their first tooth comes in? Healthy primary (or baby) teeth are es...
Everything You Need in Your Medicine Cabinet
For all the scrapes, bruises, fevers, and stuffy noses your child is bound to get this school year, it’s a good idea to keep y...
Dispelling Common Myths About Lice
The head louse, a common parasite responsible for head lice infestations, is a term many Canadians are familiar with and potentially...
7 Tips to Keep Your Child’s Feet Healthy
Experts say wearing ill-fitting and inappropriate footwear during childhood and adolescence can lead to long-term foot pain and mobi...
5 Tips to Keep Your Pet in Top Shape
For many of us, the changing seasons serve as a physical reminder to perform a self-health and wellness check. From adopting a new d...
Top 3 Reasons Your Kids Should Be Eating Breakfast
Did you know that one in five Canadian children is at risk of starting the school day with an empty stomach because they don’t...
Cure Picky Eating with These 4 Tips
Picky eaters can be the bane of any parents’ existence — they whittle down dinnertime options and cause concern over whether t...
Breakfast Inspiration for Busy Mornings
From juggling work agendas to getting the kids ready, it can be tempting to skip breakfast on hectic mornings. But think twice befor...
The Importance of Date Night
Whether you’ve been dating for a week, a year, or five years with two kids and a puppy, the importance of having a regular date nigh...
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...
5 Surprising Benefits of Working from Home
More Canadians than ever are working from home according to the latest Statistics Canada report on the subject. The latest data show...
How to Successfully Work from Home
Whether you’re taking online classes, own a small business or work for large company, chances are you work from home at least...
3 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 wo...
Help Your Child Succeed at School with this Tip
Children should be going to school hungry for knowledge — not food. But for the one in five children going to school every day witho...
5 Steps for a Positive Back-to-School Transition
We are approaching the time of year when families jump out of holidays and start their back to school routine. Here are a few tips t...
Why Your Kids’ Educators Need to Stay Current
As research continues to reveal new insights into the minds and learning behaviours of babies and children, parents want peace of mi...
The Surprising Person Helping Your Child Develop Positive Relationships
Every parent wants the best for their child. This means giving them every tool to succeed in life, school and relationships. And whi...
4 Tips to Prevent Backpack Injuries in Kids
Whether your kids are into school, sports or music, they all need a good backpack to lug their goods to and from school and extracur...
5 Tips for a Stress-Free Back to School Eve
Do you get more worked up about BTSE (Back to School Eve) than New Year’s Eve? Approximately two thirds of Canadian parents s...
3 Tips for Fighting Back-to-School Blues
Back-to-school season can be stressful for both children and parents alike. Starting at a new school or transitioning from elementar...
3 Extra-Curricular Fundraising Tips for Parents
September means back to school for families across Canada, and new and exciting extra-curricular activities for kids. Unfortunately,...
Top Summer Activities to Keep Kids Learning
Just because classes are out, doesn’t mean your child’s learning has to stop during the warmer months. Use the hot weath...
How to Teach Kids to Help With Laundry
It’s a cautionary tale I’m sure we’ve all heard: the 18+ year old who moves away for university, only to realize a...
10 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 Foun...