This story is part of a series in the Summer 2026 issue This summer, plan the sleepover of your kid’s dreams It’s party time! Tracey Tong talks to a local expert on planning a shindig no child will want to […]
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The Night Before Giftmas: A DIY holiday poem
Parenting Times did not receive any financial compensation for this piece. We all love the twinkling lights, the merry music and most of all, the gathering of friends and family this time of year. While we are more […]
Your party, your way
Looking to add a personal touch to an end-of-summer bash? It’s easy with advanced planning, the latest gadgets and good friends When our daughter Millie’s 11th birthday party rolled around, we wanted to make the invite list large while keeping […]
Keeping slime safe
Here are some tips for parents of toddlers to keep slime borax-free If you ask an average three-year-old what makes slime a good slime, you might expect the response to include words like gooey, sticky, slimy and stretchy. Extra points […]




