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‘Tis the season for giving and receiving. But isn’t it nice when you can find a holiday gift that does a little something extra? From providing meals to supporting girls in developing countries, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite gifts that give back this holiday season. 1. 2020 Hudson’s Bay Foundation Charity Bear Photo:

Imaginations flourish from reading. Whether it’s reading independently or a shared read at bedtime, curling up with a good book is important. Mastermind Toys isn’t all games and play—it’s one of the nation’s leading children’s bookstores, too. Give the gift of adventure and creativity with some of its experts’ favourite new titles. Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome

It’s the good news we all need. Last week, New York-based pharmaceutical company Pfizer, which is developing a COVID-19 vaccine with German company BioNTech, announced that, based on preliminary data, its vaccine appears to be more than 90 percent effective. Then, on Monday morning, the Cambridge, Mass. biotech firm Moderna said its vaccine appears to

These are the top family-tested and approved toys for your baby or toddler. In partnership with VTech Not sure what to buy your little one? We’ve got you covered with our family-tested and approved picks that your baby or toddler. From wooden blocks to educational tech toys, your holiday shopping just got a whole lot

It was creeping towards midnight, and I was in the kitchen, scrubbing cupboards and tossing bags of pasta, flour and crackers into a plastic bin. Muttering phrases like “they’re learning resilience” and “it could always be worse.” It was April 7, in the fourth week of lockdown in Toronto. We were still waking up every

Do you know how to play with kids? In this episode of Mom Docs, Dr. Dehra Harris shares a few tips to keep in mind when playing with children. “It’s all about connection,” explains Dr. Harris. When you play with your kids, ask questions and let them know you enjoy the activity. Let them take

Not sure what to put in your kid’s stocking this year? From collectibles to socks, we’ve got you covered on the year’s best stocking stuffers for kids! Maybe we’re bias, but we think stockings are the most exciting part of Christmas morning. From treats to small toys—and things you actually need (hello, socks!)—these tiny bundles

What should you buy for the woman who has everything? Pop these fun little presents inside her stocking this year. Let’s just call this what it really is—a personal shopping list! Whether you’re treating yourself or buying for a special lady in your life, these 40 stocking stuffers for women are sure to make her

Not sure what to get your kid’s teacher this holiday season? Check out our roundup of thoughtful teacher gifts that definitely score an A+ for creativity! Besides you, your kid’s teacher spends a heck of a lot of time with them each day. Show them how much you appreciate their effort and time with these

From a Transformers Bumblebee action figure to a DIY firefly kit, we recruited real families to test and approve some of the year’s biggest toy launches In partnership with VTech From a Transformers Bumblebee action figure to a DIY firefly kit, we recruited real families to test and approve some of the year’s biggest toy

It’s dress-up time! This magnetic costume box lets future fashionistas dress the two friends in clothes based on the suggested outfit cards or mix and match pieces of clothing to create fun and silly outfits of their own. Bonus: Everything stores away neatly in the sturdy carrying box. Bigjigs, $25, brightenuptoysandgames.ca 2. My First Engineering

Minimalist Christmas: How to Choose Less this Holiday Season The Parenting Junkie discusses minimalist Christmas and minimalist holidays. How can we choose less gifts when society seems to encourage more? By choosing to focus on quality over quantity and choosing intentional gifts you too can have a minimalist kids Christmas this year that feels joyful

Holiday shopping made easy this year, with these top toys that were tested and approved by real families and big kids. In partnership with VTech What do you get for the hard-to-buy older kid? These games, crafts and buildable toys are big-kid approved and will have them experimenting with STEM, engaging their siblings and even

Looking for some fun new ways to entertain (and educate) your kids? These subscription boxes can be purchased one time or multiple times throughout the year and will bring toys, books, crafts and activities right to your doorstep. 1. By Us Box Photo: By Us Box While technically not a subscription box, these age-appropriate kits

Parenting expert Judy Arnall shares tips to help children think outside the box, solve problems and channel their artistic abilities at any age—from babies all the way to teens Unlike personality traits, temperament traits and gender differences, every child is born with creativity. As children grow, they are highly creative, yet, as their executive function

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LIFT AND LOWER the sleeping baby from your lap to any other surface without waking her. Go slowly! Bend at the waist to keep your torso pressed against the baby so she doesn’t notice what’s happening. Almost there—oh no, here comes the toddler and she’s hopping like a frog while playing a xylophone. Try to

Smarter Parenting is a free parenting guide to help parents raise children. We teach the evidence-based behavioral skills of the Teaching-Family Model. On Smarter Parenting, you’ll find free video parenting classes. Each skill comes with activities, games, and printable materials that will help you be successful in the skill. To learn more, visit our website:

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here’s what’s coming up in November 2020. Netflix Canada has announced which new TV shows and movies it will be adding to its lineup next month, and of course that means more options for kids! There’s a handful of titles to