Creating a Room That Will Grow With Your Child
Designer Dvira shares her tips for creating a child’s room that can grow with them into the teenage years. 1. Choose pieces th...
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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...
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...
What’s Trending in Kids’ Toys this Holiday Season?
Santa and parents can all rest easy because the hottest toy trends for 2016 include something for everyone. “Imagination inspires th...
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...
Top 5 Tips For Losing Weight After Having A Baby
Just about every new mum is really concerned with how to go about shedding those extra pounds left over from her pregnancy as quickl...
The Importance of Music Education for Youth
Music can have a profound impact on the development of today’s youth. Beyond being a recreational activity, it creates opportu...
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...
Spring Break Pool Party Planning: The Ultimate Guide to Success
As the weather warms up, you’re no doubt looking forward to getting outside and enjoying the last few weeks of spring break. If you’...
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...
3 Holiday Gift Ideas for Moms
With the holidays just around the corner, you might be scrambling to find the perfect gift for your mom, mother-in-law, or mother fi...
Home Buying Tips for New Homeowners
Buying your first home can be a daunting experience. It’s a huge investment and a complicated process. Sometimes it can be har...
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...
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...
Window Covering Safety Tips
Children and window cords do not mix. Corded window coverings are considered a “hidden hazard” in homes because parents...
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love baking and I love Halloween so making this recipe was a lot of fun! I’m not sure what my kids and I love more; baking o...
Why Every Mother Needs a Time-out
Mothers are so busy taking care of everyone else, they often put themselves last on the list. If you are a busy mom, here are some 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...
How to Help Toddlers and Preschoolers Adjust to Back to School
Toddlers and preschools need to adjust to back to school season as well! Back to school can be stressful for preschoolers and toddle...
How Education Changes Lives
Education is one of the most important investments a county can make both in its people and its future. Not only does it give people...
Role Reversal: Caring for Aging Parents
People are living longer, and many want to remain at home for as long as they can. This means that children of elderly parents are f...
5 Fun Activities to do With Your Kids
Parents know that spending quality time with the kids is the best part of the day. And organizing a family activity doesn’t ha...
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...
Tips for a Healthy Work Lunch
Tips for a Healthy Work Lunch – When it comes to packing lunch for work, it can be tempting to opt for something quick, easy,...
Mother’s Day Gifts that Keep on Giving
If you ask any mom she will tell you that not a day goes by that she isn’t thinking about, or worrying about, her children.&nb...