Since the world got turned upside down, I’ve found myself grasping for some sense of control and looking for ways my family can help our community. Making DIY face masks …
PHYSICAL DISTANCING BIRTHDAY PARTY IDEAS
This time of social distancing is very difficult for kids, especially those looking forward to birthday celebrations. While the term has now been adapted to physical distancing to underline the …
SOCIAL DISTANCING FAMILY TIME CAPSULE
We are all in the very new and unusual situation of social distancing and self-isolation due to the concerns around COVID-19. This is an unprecedented time in our lifetime and …
SCHOOL & LEARNING RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
We have had lots of conversations with parents as we all wade into the challenge of keeping our children learning while we self isolate. Many parents are feeling completely lost …
KEEPING KIDS BUSY WHILE SELF-ISOLATING
Spring Break is usually a time for camps, classes and family trips, or at the very least a visit to a favourite local family attraction. 2020 will be different with …
YMCA OVERNIGHT CAMPS FOR EVERY CHILD
We think it’s pretty safe to say that, like us, all parents want their kids to thrive, to develop key life skills and to become joyful and confident humans. We …
PRINTABLE VALENTINE’S DAY CARDS
Valentine’s Day can be a fun day of sharing love and kindness. Unfortunately, can also be a day of exclusion, competition and stress. Many schools have brought in the rule …
TRAVELLING ALONE WITH KIDS – THE DOCUMENTS YOU NEED
What paperwork do I need to travel alone with kids? Along with parents looking for advice for dealing with toddlers on a trip, we hear this question asked again and …
BE THE SAFE-SNACK HOUSE: NAVIGATING FOOD ALLERGIES
May Is Food Allergy Awareness Month! We think this is the perfect time to reach out and support all the parents who do not have to manage food allergies at …