Creative Ways to Enjoy Family Time
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Early Childhood Development Stages
Graphic Courtesy of WPSpublish.com Children develop at different rates, so while one child may be walking at nine months, another ma...
The Perfect Holiday Gift: Chocolates with a Twist
Chocolate is the universal holiday gift idea. It’s the perfect gift for a hostess, a client, a hard to shop for loved one or t...
Super Easy and Frugal Dessert Recipes
Cookies are yummy! These easy dessert recipes will have your kids saying more please! Most of these ingredients you probably have in...
Paleo: The New Food Trend for Pets
Every pet owner knows there are an overwhelming amount of nutritional options for their furry friends. Knowing what goes into your p...
3 Ways Kids Can Learn With Smart-Tech
If you think your three-year-old can work an iPad better than you, you’re probably right. But that shouldn’t automatical...
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...
Closer To Home Stronger Together
Every child needs a strong family and a supportive community to feel valued and safe. Since 1995, Closer to Home Community Services...
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 Holiday Gifts to Pamper Your Pet
This year, don’t forget about the furry family members on the list — the ones who have been by our side all year long, keeping...
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...
Give the Gift of Sport this Holiday Season
With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the perfect gifts for your loved ones. Belo...
Spotlight: Polished Punk
Polished Punk was designed to help parents encourage and teach good skincare habits in kids and tweens that will carry them into adu...
Tips for Help Cope with Bed Wetting Issues
Are you having reoccurring problems with your child wetting the bed? An accident once in a while is normal and not a reason for conc...
10 Tips for Saving Energy in Your Home
Pay attention to peak hours. In winter, electricity costs tend to peak in the morning and around the time most people get home from...
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...
DIY Home Repairs
If you’re a homeowner, you’ll know all too well that real estate is expensive. If you’re planning on making this s...
Survival Tips for 6 Common Holiday Problems
While we are looking forward to the Christmas holidays, there are a few common problems that occur from year to year. Here are 6 com...
Pregnancy Survival Tips
Pregnancy can be a wonderful time in a woman’s life. You can feel the little bundle of life growing inside you and you just ca...
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...
7 Snowmobile Safety Tips
If you live in a rural area with heavy snowfall, you might be accustomed to riding around on a snowmobile. They’re a convenien...
Creative Ways to Save Your Down Payment
Start a separate account for funds that will exclusively be used for your down payment. Consult with a financial advisor and set up...
Disaster Fixes for Kids’ Rooms
There are so many things that can go wrong in a child’s room. We’ve got three easy hacks every parent will love! Removin...
Moving Your Baby Into A Crib
Moving a baby from a bassinet to a crib can be a big step for parents! Making the decision to put your baby into a crib, likely in t...
Fun Ideas to Ring in the New Year’s With Your Family
Once upon a time, your idea of the perfect new years may have involved parties, drinks and dancing, but now you have little ones aro...