How to Talk to Your Teen About Substance Abuse
Much like talking to your kids about sex and relationships, the topic of substance abuse can be one that’s rather touch...
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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...
How to Throw the “Paw-fect” Halloween Party
Everyone loves a good Halloween party with delicious treats and creative costume tricks. Include your pet in on the fun with these t...
How to: Celebrate Mother’s Day While Keeping Your Social Distance
Mother’s Day is around the corner and it’s already become clear that this year’s celebrations will hit a little di...
How To: Get Your Kids Into Gardening
If you have fond childhood memories of helping your parents tend to their garden, it’s time to pay it forward with your kids....
Ideas for Celebrating Mother’s Day in Quarantine
This year Mother’s Day might have to be celebrated a little different than we usually do with most of the world still in quara...
Insurance 101: Changing Needs For Growing Families!
Our car and home insurance policies change as different life events happen. It could be a marriage, a new baby, home renovations, ki...
Is Debt Consolidation Right For Your Financial Situation?
As we head into a new year, debt consolidation is a good start to getting ahead of your financial situation. Symple Lending&nbs...
Is Your Car Ready for the First Snowfall
Canadian winters can be challenging, especially for those who need to drive in seasonal conditions. Harsh weather is often unpredict...
Kids DIY Father’s Day Gifts
Kids DIY Father’s Day Gifts – Though Father’s Day is still weeks away, there’s no reason why you shouldnR...
Kids in the Kitchen
WE ASKED LITTLE KITCHEN ACADEMY CO-FOUNDER/CO-CEO FELICITY CURIN FOR THREE KEY TIPS TO HELP PARENTS FIND FUN, ENGAGING WAYS TO SPEND...
Kids Who Are Making a Difference
Kids are amazing! They are resilient and bright. Whom ever said kids are our future wasn’t kidding. The kids I’m present...
Kids’ Room Decor Tips
Kids’ Room Decor Tips – Your child’s bedroom, if decorated the right way, can be a place of rest, play, refuge, an...
Kids’ Rooms Decor Tips
Kids’ Rooms Decor Tips – Your child’s bedroom, if decorated the right way, can be a place of rest, play, refuge, and cre...
Know co: how to help Protect your family this winter
As colder winter weather comes in and we crank up the heat, the risk for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can increase significantly d...
Knowing When To Keep Your Child Home
Too sick for school or daycare? For the mothers out there who have full time or part time jobs, keeping them home from school or day...
Last Minute Ideas to Get Your Family and Your Home Holiday Ready
Anybody who’s ever hosted family or friends over the holiday season will know that there never seems to be enough minut...
Last Minute Valentines Day Gift Ideas For Your S.O. (that aren’t flowers, chocolates or a card)
Much like birthdays, anniversaries and school photo days, Valentine’s day is one of those occasions that has the tendency to sneak u...
Make Energy Savings a Family Affair
Get all of your family members involved by going on an electricity scavenger hunt. Many electronic devices still consume power when...
Make Family Time an Active Affair
Setting a regular night for a family dinner is a great way to stay connected. However, if you and your children are spending too muc...
Make Wintertime a Learning Time for Toddlers
Winter months give parents a valuable opportunity to plan budget friendly, family-centered learning activities. Robin Stevens, a reg...
Marc & Mandy’s (Pandemic-Friendly) Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Given the times, making mom feel special is more important than ever, and how better to do that than with a gift that’s absolu...
Marc’s Nursery Decorating Tips
On the Getting Ready for Baby episode of the Marc & Mandy Show, Marc answered a nursery decor questions that had been sent in by...
Melissa Maker’s Laundry Room Tips
Your laundry room can become a crazy catch all for all kinds of things, but with a little bit of planning and organization, you can...
Mother’s Day Gifts for a New Mom
If someone you know has just had a baby, Mother’s Day can provide the perfect opportunity to honor her. Here are some gi...