This month we're focusing on HUGS since January 21 is National Hug Day. Feel free to email us at lisa@parentsource.ca if you have a local kid's book that you would like us to review!

Family Day long weekend is quickly approaching: Saturday February 13 -Monday February 15. It is the perfect chance to spend some quality time together with your kids. There's lots of fun stuff...

Ask any of the 500 exhibitors at the Toronto International Boat Show, and they'll tell you that the motivations for buying any boat, whether a super-yacht or a kayak, are the same. It's the love...

There is an interesting correlation between what we buy at the grocery store and what we eat. It turns out if we buy bags of cookies and bottles of fruit punch, that is what we will ultimately...

It will soon be the start of a New Year and time to get those New Years Resolutions formulated. Some say they are a waste of time, but why not create a new you? Why not make healthy changes? Why...

Do you get the itch to declutter during the week between Christmas and New Years? You're not alone. Maybe it's the fact that our homes are overstuffed with new things, or maybe it's just a nice way...

We are very excited to present our first ever Mom & Baby Guide. It's a whole new world when you have a baby, so we wanted to help a bit with the transition. We would like to introduce you to some...

If you are looking to start a new family tradition, you should definitely consider taking the kids to see the annual Ross Petty pantomine show. This year's production of Peter Pan in Wonderland is...

It's that time of year again when you start asking what can we get the kids for Christmas. The traditional toys that will be soon not be played with or clothes that are not quite their style is not...

If you're looking for some great gift ideas for the kids (and adults) on your list, check out our Holiday Shopping Guide showcasing some popular Canadian products, local holiday shows, great gift...

Attention Grade 4s & 5s! Want to ski and ride this winter? The Canadian Ski Council's SnowPass lets you ski and ride three times at EACH participating ski area for $29.95. That's a lot of skiing...

A mom recently shared her concern with me about her child being a "pushover". She said that even though she was just seven years old, that she was already seeing her daughter as more of a follower...

We love the motto 'be prepared.' But when it comes to the average Canadian's wallet, there's such a thing as over-prepared. From the looks of our bulging billfolds, we must be heading out each day...

You can #Fit30 minutes of activity into your day. Think of it as fitting in 30 minutes of ME TIME. You know staying active is good for you, you know you will feel better after you do...

We are now well-entrenched in back-to-school and back-to-work; the lazy days of summer are behind us, and routine is in the forefront. Or is it? How's your morning routine working for you? Are you...

Hiking with kids can be a rewarding and fun experience or it can lend up being an outing filled with meltdowns deep in the forest that you immediately regret. To increase your chances of having...

We took our kids to visit the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau for the first time this summer during our family trip to the Nation's Capital. We had seen the museum from our cruise on the...

Summer seems to have flown by and it's already time to start planning your kids' activities for the fall, check out our Fall Registration Guide. From music to gymnastics to tutoring to skating and...

As adults, we live with limits every day. When we drive, we are required to follow specific speed limits. If we don't conform to this, there may be consequences such as being given a speeding...

Summer is finally here! Children are enjoying the warm weather, fun activities with friends and vacation time. But summer can also be an enjoyable learning experience. The summer break provides...