Halifax Glow Gardens Trust us when we tell you this is a Holidays 2019 must see and do with the kiddos—Glow Gardens, with its 85,000 square feet of lights will dazzle the eyes, ears, and spirit. Enter over a magical bridge into a land of sparkling wonder, a lit-up introduction of what glows ahead. This …
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Do you know about The Mama Coach?
This mom gig can be so tough. And beautiful. And stressful. And rewarding. The pendulum of parenthood swings back and forth daily, leaving you feeling exhausted and judged. There are so many opinions, and a vast amount of information out there on how you should parent… it can be so overwhelming, and can leave you …
Those Dollars Won’t Stretch Themselves: Teaching Kids About Life, Happiness & Money
Those Dollars Won’t Stretch Themselves: Teaching Kids About Life, Happiness & Money We all want our children to grow up to be happy and responsible. However, the average Canadian household now holds $15,920 in debt, according to a Royal Bank of Canada poll. How can we teach our kids to be responsible with money and …
Ever wonder what other parents are thinking when it comes time to volunteer?
It is a privilege. Why do I volunteer at my child’s school? … it is a privilege. Let’s be honest, when we started at the school, I had already decided to make volunteering a priority. I grew up in a family full of volunteers, and was eager to do my part. I wanted to help …
So Long, Farewell
So Long, Farewell So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, good night. I hate to go and leave this pretty sight. So long, farewell auf wiedersehen, adieu Adieu, adieu, to yieu and yieu and yieu. What else can we say, it’s been a fantastic ride and we’ve loved every minute of our time with Urban Parent. Sharing …
Let’s Discover: Un-beelieve-able Balancers
Find your balance and explore the science of centres of gravity with this fun experiment featuring a homemade balancing toy! Materials: Jumbo craft stick Pipe cleaner Large washers, equal size/weight Optional Materials: paper clip, pom-poms, scissors, paper, tape or glue Procedure: First, try balancing the craft stick on your finger. You will find you need …
But Mommm: Rocks In My Purse
by Sarah W of Urban Parent Like most Mondays, I spent the morning avoiding my actual work and instead focused on checking a bunch of little things off my ever-growing list of things to do. I filled out school permission slips, paid a bill, booked dental appointments, looked up summer camps, called my mother…the usual …
Time Well Spent: Earth Day!
Even though we shouldn’t need a reason to take care of the planet – today is Earth Day and we’re dedicated to the cause! Doing your part is not as hard as you might think and doing it together as a family is definitely Time Well Spent. With young kids in mind, we like to …
I’m Hungry: Chicken Enchilada Casserole
For those of you who were lucky enough to spend your spring break in Mexico, and those of us who wish we could have…make it a Mexican night and try this yummy and very mild dish that will have even smallest family members shouting Ole. Ingredients: 1 large onion finely chopped 1 tbsp oil 4 …
Time Well Spent: Fooling Around!
April 1st is almost here and some of our standard tried-and-true tricks are getting a little old with the kids so in preparation for Friday morning we found some of these fun and easy ideas to get our prank on! Jelly Juice: This neat idea from wordplayhouse.com will have your kids sucking straws until their …