Ottawa ‘80s tribute band Hair Force 1 will bring their brand of hair metal for a thrilling musical throwback to support the CHEO Foundation In the ‘80s, hair metal bands ruled the airwaves with booming drums, screaming guitars and shrieking […]
Leslie Foster
Sensational fall flavours
Pressed for time and need new simple, tasty and nutritious recipes? Leslie Foster offers up some fresh, delicious snack and meal ideas your family will love One Pot Pasta-licious Back-to-school can be a really busy time for moms and dads. […]
Super cool back-to-school finds
For parents, back-to-school can feel more like New Year’s. The start of school sends us back to set routines after the casual rhythms of summer. On a fun note, the new school year also means shopping for brand-new clothes, a […]
‘They have a sense of purpose’
Involvement in sports, art, music, clubs and community groups is incredibly beneficial for children’s health, academics and social skills. Leslie Foster explains why you should enrol your child in extracurricular activities this fall. Whether your child plays hockey, takes piano […]
Best backyard science experiments to try this summer
One way to minimize the impact of the summer brain drain is to plan educational activities like science experiments with your kids. As an added bonus, the great weather allows you to take experiments outdoors, opening up a whole world […]
Avoiding summer ‘brain drain’
With school soon letting out, teachers, administrators, and parents will be thinking about summer “brain drain,” also known as summer learning loss. Many studies show that there can be a significant regression in a child’s academic skills during the 10-week break from the classroom. Elaine Tan Comeau, a Canadian […]
Chocolate Craving
Decadent and delicious, this classic treat delights kids and adults equally. But where does it come from? Leslie Foster has all the answers, plus some enticing recipe ideas The Swedish scientist Linnaeus gave the cacao tree its scientific name, Theobroma cacao, or “food of the gods.” He was […]
For the love of math
5 ways to get kids pumped about this crucial subject Many of us grew up hating math class or believing we aren’t good at math. And we may subconsciously be passing our biases to our children. Math skills are required to function in today’s […]
Life as a Mini Pop Kid
Decades after climbing the charts with Video Killed the Radio Star and other famous covers, the Mini Pops are back with a new set of performers serving up Top 40 hits with a family-friendly twist, writes Leslie Foster. Did you listen […]
A spectacular winter getaway to Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is the winner of the Golden Snow Globe, celebrating the American city (population over 100,000) with the greatest snow fall. It gets over 300 centimetres of snow each winter, which qualifies it as a true winter destination. Outdoor fun […]