Wondering how to start your search for child care on the North Shore? Look no further than the North Shore Child Care Resource and Referral Program (CCRR) hosted by the North Shore Community Resources Society, a non-profit community agency. CCRR is a service that promotes programs…
Read More...No Stress Birthday Party for 2 Kids!
Okay I might have been stressed. Only slightly stressed. Like “you can’t remember who RSVP’d” stressed. NOT “your in laws are coming to stay with you for a week” stressed AND definitely not “hey let’s travel across the country with 2 kids and come back…
Read More...Review: Cat In the Hat Live at Granville Island (until Mar 31)
Looking for a fun outing for your 3-5 year old? I just took my almost 3-year old to a live performance of the Cat In The Hat at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island, and it was certainly worth crossing two bridges for! This 45-minute…
Read More...Re-Cap of Toddler Tantrum Workshop at Gymboree!
I learned SO much last night! We met up with 8 moms & 2 dads at Gymboree Play & Music for a two-hour workshop on Toddler Tantrums with Desiree Cluff of Rockababy, and enjoyed delicious treats & drinks from COBS Bread and Bean Around the World….
Read More...Out & About: March 1st – 31st
Lots of special events, spring break camps, parenting workshops & more happening on the North Shore & surrounding areas during the month of March. Here’s our roundup of the best for you and your little ones! Sat, Feb 23 – Sun, Mar 31 – The…
Read More...Out & About: Family Day & Valentines Activities
With our first ever B.C. Family Day coming up on Monday, February 11th and Valentines Day just a few days later, this week is shaping up to be a big one for families on the North Shore! Here’s our round-up of family-friendly activities, and ideas for…
Read More...6 Myths of Car-seat Safety
Thank you to Kids In The Back founder, Colleen Blundell for participating in our January School of Mom, and to Westcoast Kids for generously sponsoring a Britax car-seat as our prize! This is a summary of what Colleen shared as the top myths in car-seat…
Read More...Out & About: Weekend of January 18 – 20
We’re definitely starting to feel the cold of this North Shore winter, and desperately looking for fun things to do both indoors and out to entertain our wees ones! With virtually no special events happening here this weekend, here’s our roundup of drop-in playtimes, family…
Read More...Feel good, taste good foods to start the New Year
Welcome to 2013! As it’s January 15th, I am about 2 weeks late to say Happy New Year, but what can I say – the holidays slammed me! After the fun and indulgence of the holidays, January is always a lighter month food-wise. My 2-year…
Read More...Seminar on Media Literate Homes with Margery Healey, January 22nd
Next Tuesday, we’re talking Media Literate Homes with parent coach Margery Healey. Television, ipads, ipods – it is generally recommended not to expose children to any media until 2 years old, but we know this isn’t always possible. This seminar is no lecture to parents…
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