It’s harder to stay active during the winter months but you still have to do it! As a friendly reminder for you and your family, here are the three factors of fitness that you and your children should keep in mind to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Cardio Cardiovascular exercise is an important aspect for active [...]
Part of getting your children ready for school again after the holidays (whether they’re going back to pre-school or they’re starting their first year of kindergarten) is to get them used to quiet time. After a full two weeks of running around and irregular schedules, it can be helpful to gradually transition your child back [...]
What is a good age to start setting New Year’s resolutions with my child? Setting a New Year’s resolution is no different from setting a goal. Teaching your children to work toward a SMART goal or New Year’s resolution is something you can do from the time they’re in preschool. Just remember that the resolutions [...]
Ho!Ho!Ho! It’s time to celebrate and enjoy the holidays with good friends and family. As a parent, it’s sometimes hard to honour your children’s sleep needs and still enjoy all that the season has to offer. Here are some ideas, suggestions and information for you to consider: 1) Sleep is actually a BASIC need. Would [...]
By now, we’ve probably all heard of, or read the book Go The F–k to Sleep by Adam Mansbach. It’s no wonder this spoof of a children’s book was such a success; not only does it make you laugh, it also addresses one of the most frustrating parenting challenges: a baby’s unwillingness or inability to [...]
The holiday season is upon us, which means that kids and parents get a much-needed break from school and work. And while it’s a busy time of year and there’s always lots to do, families can keep learning in fun ways, which promotes family bonding while ensuring everyone’s mind is sharp come January. With Family [...]
The winter is upon us which, among other things, means that eating seasonally becomes a little bit more challenging. Eating right for the season is important for many reasons but number one is the positive impact it can have on your health. Since it’s more challenging to find fresh, seasonal ingredients in the winter, Together [...]
I am hosting my daughter’s 4th birthday party next week and I’m wondering how best to go about it – I don’t want to invite her entire kindergarten class AND her daycare group but she has friends in both. How do I invite a few kids and not make the rest of the children feel [...]
Holidays are usually filled with lots of family and friends, tons of decadent food, too many gifts and irregular schedules. Though these are the things that make the holidays wonderful – they can also have a negative affect on your children. Since routine is so important to kids, two weeks of surprises and indulgence can [...]
