They say that stress is proportional to the difference between our expectations and reality. This helps to explain why the holiday season can be so stressful. If there's one time of year that's...

Unfinished projects are as haunting as bad dreams. Languishing in a tangle of good intentions, is that a partly refinished end table with oodles of potential? A jumble of unsorted photographs...

Tangled bracelets, knots in necklaces, and lone earrings that are missing their partners plague even the most dedicated of jewelry lovers. On the flip side, when jewelry is stored away in drawers,...

As a kid I had to make lunches and I never liked it. Now as a mom to 3 school aged kids I like it even less. Who likes what, who won't eat what, who drinks what, same snacks, same sandwiches - or...

Here's a thankful turkey craft made out of a paper bag!

Prince George has arrived. From the moment it was announced that Prince William's wife Kate was expecting their first child, and third-in-line-for-the-throne-heir, many moms and the media have...

The Bowmanville Zoo is Canada's Oldest Private Zoo, established in 1919. They are the original children's zoo and home to many famous Hollywood Celebrity Animals. Visit them amidst 42 scenic acres...

We spend a lot of time in our vehicles, whether it's going back and forth to work, carting the kids to various activities, or embarking on a road trip. With such busy lifestyles, cars have become...

Kids love snacks. Parents love convenience. This usually means store bought cookies, bars and muffins fill kids lunch boxes once we return to the ritual of packing school lunches! Unfortunately,...

I have to admit, I had never even heard of Safari Niagara until this spring. But it sounded fun and since my kids love animals I jumped at the chance to write a review about it for ParentSource.

It's a hot summer day in the city and if you have kids you know that about 30 seconds after they run out into the heat, they are going to start asking for a popsicle! Happens here everyday.

Katie Holmes and her young daughter Suri are constantly surrounded by the paparazzi in New York City, where they make their home. Recently, they were videotaped trying to get into a car, and Suri...

This bright and colorful coffee filter butterfly craft activity is easy for preschoolers and kindergarten children to make. And, it is just the perfect summer theme craft -- at home or in the...

Summer's here and school's out: for many, that means it's time to take to the road! Family vacation travel can be enriching, enjoyable and exciting, but only if you're organized.

Here's a simple and easy idea for a very special Canada Flag cake. Every year I say I'm going to make it for our Canada Day party, and every year I run out of time (or don't have the right...

Soccer snacks have become an expected 'treat' for kids at half time of 60 minute games played on soccer fields throughout every city. Kids of all ages run their little hearts out and happily grab...

Here's a fabulous, and fairly original, craft idea for the kids to help make this Father's Day!

There are so many fabulous things to do with the kids for summer. We're showcasing a few of our favourites, from local farms to big city attractions to weekend getaways and fun day trips plus so...

Family Fun at Viamede Resort. If you're looking for an outstanding family getaway this summer, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, then Viamede Resort on Stoney Lake (north of...

As a child, I remember belting out the lyrics from Alice Cooper's School's Out Forever - "no more pencils, no more books, no more teachers dirty looks' - on the last day of each school year. I...