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…
Read More...St. Albert Preschool & Kindergarten Edition
It’s January and time to register your munchkin(s) for Preschool & Kindergarten! Yikes! Preschool registration is new to me, so I compiled a list of some St. Albert Preschools & Kindergarten Fairs to make it easier. Us Mama’s need Easy! Treehouse Playschool Regisration Now Open! Call (780)…
Read More...Seminar Recap – Brain Compatible Parenting (TM) with Margery Healey
We hosted our second of three seminars with Margery Healey, The Compassionate Parent Coach, last week on Brain Compatible Parenting. Here are some highlights from the evening… Primary brain development happens from age 0 to 6, but the brain doesn’t fully mature until age 22-24….
Read More...Modern Holiday Guide 2012
We’re thrilled to present our 2012 Modern Holiday Guide! With real tips you can use to navigate the month of December with your family including an article by Ann Douglas, author of the Mother of All book series! It’s here. Read it Now! Happy Holidays…
Read More...Out & About: December ~ Christmas Edition (Part 2)
Here is our round-up of North Shore Christmas activities for the month of December, including shopping events, family outings, holiday music & theatre, festivals & light displays, activities just for kids, breakfasts with Santa, activities at shopping centres, photos with Santa (for kids & pets)…
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