We rounded up six must-read Canadian biographies for kids Nothing inspires kids like a fellow Canadian who beat the odds and worked hard to make it to the top of his or her field. We scanned our shelves and […]
Just for Kids
The gift of creativity
During the holiday season, parents and caregivers — and anyone with children in their lives — will be looking for gift-giving ideas. Although gifting has long been trending towards the experience-based, many kids and traditionalists (hello, Grandpa and Grandma) alike […]
Changing the world, one note at a time
Music has an incredible effect on developing children, experts say Children have an innate love of music. Education experts agree that playing an instrument can help in the total learning process. Jane Arrowsmith has been teaching piano and theory for […]
On the wings of love
My children’s butterfly-raising project gave us gifts we didn’t anticipate It’s a long-held belief of educators that learning doesn’t only take place in the classroom. I agree: teaching important life lessons — respect for the planet and its creatures — […]
Green buddies
Get a jump on spring with this adorable craft It may not be gardening season quite yet, but these friendly faces you make at home (with the help of an adult) will help you get a jump on spring. Plant […]
Child’s play
Instantly recognizable, sturdy toys worthy of packing up for the next generation, the Schleich brand encourages imaginative play (no batteries required) Kids have always found time and/or excuses to horse around. With the Schleich® Horse Club Lakeside Country House and Stable, […]
Pop up fun
Innovative toys by WowWee make the most of your play space All photos courtesy of WowWee When your imagination is without limit, but your space isn’t, WowWee Toys has a great solution. Pop2Play, by WowWee, are space-saving, storable (and adorable) pop-up […]
Taking the guesswork out of playtime
SkipHop toys make it easy for your child to have fun All photos courtesy SkipHop Toys What child doesn’t want to be just like mom or dad in the kitchen? The Zoo Bark-ista Set by SkipHop Toys features build-your-own […]
Page turners
These great reads will have your little ones claiming bookworm status All photos courtesy Simon and Schuster Canada Everybody loves a good book. Curl up with one of these with someone you love. “Sleep, My Baby” is a book by the […]
Horsing around
Kids and horses—there’s something about them that just goes together. And when they do, magic happens For as long as she can remember, Jami McWilliam has loved horses. “When she was two, we gave her a toy riding […]