The secret to a successful child’s party is planning ahead, having lots of games, activities and ideas on hand and being flexible! Here are some great ideas to help you plan the best party for your kids! THEMES Think about your child’s favourite games, TV shows, movies and hobbies – these will be great sources [...]
THREE MONTHS IN ADVANCE Booking your trip If traveling internationally: Get passports for everyone Check entry requirements e.g. Visas, letters of permission from absent parent Research health risks (dos and don’ts) Check vaccination requirements Get vaccinations Research and purchase travel health insurance Buying your tickets: Figure out airline policies on baby passengers (if this [...]
Things to lock (or make difficult to open with child-proofing tools) … All doors and windows Cupboards or rooms containing hazardous substances Laundry room Bathroom (or use doorknob covers to make it difficult for children to open) Liquor cabinet Garage Toilet (keep lid down and child-locked) Garbage bins Medicine cabinet Oven door Things to keep [...]
“My kids have asked for a dog for Christmas. What should I know?” Kids who help nurture, protect and feed an animal learn empathy and often have better self-esteem, and a pet can be a source of joy for the whole family. To ensure that an animal is a good fit for your home, however, [...]
“I think most parents already understand the risks involved with too much TV watching and video game playing – lack of exercise and not enough brain stimulation.” While the former may be true, kids don’t get enough exercise when they sit in front of the TV all day, the latter might not be so cut [...]
Between picking them up and dropping them off, feeding them, clothing them, keeping them safe and, oh yeah – working – it’s no wonder we have trouble finding time to read with our kids! VTech has a solution to help you in your quest to get your kids reading. The new V.Reader Animated E-Book System [...]
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Swim Safe This summer, help your child stay safe and have fun at the beach or pool. Did you know nearly 30 per cent of all deaths of children between one and four years old are from drowning? Together Family talked to Bob Lyons, safety expert behind the Safety Turtle alarm system, to find out [...]
Make it fun! Here’s how! Pick a time when you won’t be rushed. Weekends may be the best bet. Wash up. Singing a song together makes hand-washing fun.
