Now that the weather is warming up, it’s the perfec time to teach your child about the changing of the seasons and what’s new for spring! Here’s how to start a conversation about gardening, and how to create a learning window garden
By Ann-Marie Burton
Disney releases a preview of its Frozen sequel, a single dad masters the art of French braiding, and it’s time to talk to your kids about money. And salt.
We’re more than parents. We care about what’s happening in the world, and not just because our kids live in it. Today’s Read was supposed to be a light-hearted roundup about sleeplessness. Instead, two words: Remember Paris.
By Sonia Verma
Has your house been taken over by FIFA World Cup fever? Soccer lovers around the world are celebrating the World Cup in Brazil with parties and decorations cheering on their favourite country’s teams. Here are some fun activities and crafts so the kids can have some World Cup fun too!
We hosted a momstown Hot Wheels Track Challenge and during the event it was clear that not only can playing with cars and tracks be hours of entertainment for your preschooler, there are several teachable moments that help develop important skills.
We love to get creative with crafts, but momstown moms know that there are lots of ways to teach your child about colour through science, sensory bins and even outdoor scavenger hunts! Here are 10 great activities to help your toddler and preschooler learn about colours and colour mixing.
The kids might be excited to hunt for chocolate eggs from the Easter Bunny but do they know the true meaning of Easter? Here are some simple activities that even young preschoolers can understand about this special time of year.
It is the reason for the reason, and there are crosses around us to celebrate Easter this month. Introduce your child to this beautiful symbol with some easy crafts.
We love books that celebrate and educate all holidays! With Passover coming next month, we want to share our picks for the best books, toys and even DVDs for your baby, toddler, preschooler and school age child about the seder, Four Questions and even matzah!
We celebrate Black History Month in our family. Our beautiful biracial children have always been exposed to both sides of their culture and they have learned about slavery, civil rights and important black figures in history.
How a white and brown egg can help teach kids about difference, diversity, and acceptance of what is on the INSIDE of each person.
Don’t miss the chance to follow the Olympics AND help your child broaden their mind. Here are our favourite ideas, for all ages, to enjoy and learn from the world’s greatest.
Learning sign language with baby or keeping up vocabulary with your toddlers? Here Laura Berg shares signing for 10 great words for Halloween!
I know what it’s like to have a child in the hospital for a long period of time. I know what it’s like to be away from family and friends while you spend days with your sick child within the 4 walls of the hospital room. I know the impact on your marriage, your other children and every aspect of your family life.
I also know what it’s like to rise above those challenges and be inspired by the amazing miracles around you.
There has definitely been some serious weather conditions over the last year and it would be understandable that kids have been exposed to some scary sights and sounds. Here are some tips and ideas to help make your child feel safe during a hurricane, tornado or storm.
