We never thought babies would need a chiropractor, but it turns out that pediatric chiropractic care can be very useful. What’s not to love about a natural way to solve colic, prevent allergies, cont...
Once you have kids, there are a handful of retail stores you can add to your "danger" list (meaning highly tempting and potentially damaging to your wallet.) Ella + Elliot is one of those s...
DIY Mother’s Day gifts are always the sweetest, but it’s been a long time since we made a candy dish out of clay. So this year we’re getting a little (ok, a lot) of help from Vancouvers poetry websit...
The women on aspirational mommy blog, The Glow make it look sickeningly easy, but in reality, balancing babies and business can make you sweat. In their new book Mom Inc., Meg Mateo Ilasco and Cat Se...
We may all be looking forward to the hot weather, but we are also dreading the task of finding entertainment for our kids (do they really need two whole months off?) StageCoach is a musical theatre c...
April showersBring May flowersOr so they have us believeBut when the raindrops are fallingWe know who we’re callingTo get a little reprieveCanada’s Cheeky umbrellasCome in full and pint sizesAnd brig...
You and your kids share everything: meals, laughs, beds, and even that little dimple on your left cheek. But bath products? Well, why not? Maple Organics, founded by Vancouvers Rosy Atwal, is based o...
What we’ve learned from parenting books so far this year: French kids don’t throw food, and French kids eat everything (presumably because it’s still on their plate).While American Pamela Druckerman ...
No, this isn’t about nightmares or airplanes, this is about sleeping gear made by a Canadian mom who understands babies, sleep, and convenience. 1. The stretchy fabric used to make their sleep sacs m...
Easter is around the corner, and we are all trying to figure out ways to prevent our kids from gorging on chocolate for an entire weekend. (Sugar crashes aren’t fun business.) So let’s distract them ...
“Brush your teeth, brush your hair, wash your face, wash your hands.” The hygiene instructions for kids are neverending.That’s why we need great props, or in this case, the right products to make the...
It’s no secret we’re delirious for DVF. Classic, comfortable and oh-so-stylish, her iconic wrap dress is a wardrobe stable. Heck, even Gloria Steinem is a fan. Now our own budding Ms. can feel the lo...
You can provide the most colourful, squeaky, chewy teethers, but baby always prefers to gnaw on your earring, sleeve, or keys. That’s one of the reasons Canadian company Teethease created jewellery t...
How does one childproof their home without turning it into a maze of gates, walls, guards and padded corners? We consulted baby guru Desiree Cluff who believes in teaching children what they can and ...
Our editors across the country select the coolest family-friendly activities in their cities, from eagle-watching to pizza-making. Vancouver While Vancouver waits for its own family day (coming in 2...
Get crafty with the little ones you love. I love the oversized pink heart print ($50) (cleverly sized to fit a IKEA frame) at Banquet Atelier Workshop, but for bonding over glue with the kids, I take...
Being scared of the dark is no longer an excuse for putting off bedtime. Meet the Glo Nightlight, a bedside lamp with removable glowing balls that act as portable nightlights. The phosphorescent ball...
If Suri Cruise taught us anything in 2011, it’s that stylish pre-school attire is just as important as learning to tie your shoes. Inspired by shopping trips to Paris and, of course, les chic petits ...
If the kind of pee your princess is sleeping on is not the stuff of fairy tales, you need a mattress protector. Bonus points for guarding against dust mites and allergens, the non-toxic, BC-made NOVO...
Tired of the bright colours, weird characters, and hideous graphics on most children’s homewear? We are, and that’s why we love this wooden alphabet by Toronto-based husband-and-wife design duo Bookh...
Intimidated by cloth diapering? It is easier than you think (this Editor is fully committed to doing it part time!) Here are some of the myths dispelled. Myth 1: All the parts are too complicated. If...
Not all young girls want to dress like princesses, rock stars, or look like they are going to a nightclub. So what do they wear? That’s the question that prompted two Alberta-based moms to found Trip...
A little variation on an old classic: ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the condo Not a creature was sleeping…so get to bed pronto! The stockings were hung by the chimney with care Ok,...
You can always count on the Swedes to come up with a product that is more functional and better looking than its predecessors. Say goodbye to the nose aspirator and say hello to the Nose Frida. This ...
Festive fun for families in Seattle. Stay With free milk and cookies from room service, a Teddy Bear suite, gingerbread displays and glitter galore, your kids will be wide-eyed with wonder at the Fai...
We’ve got the perfect solution for kids who like to make tents out of our sofas, cushions, throws, and furniture. Dexton’s canvas teepee is not only the perfect hideaway for the little ones, it is al...
Shopping for the kids is always a fun part of the holidays, weve compiled some gift ideas for your little ones: For the future chef… This red vintage kitchen is perfect for the next Gordon Ramsey. Ac...
If "mine, mine, mine" is a common refrain around your household, put a positive spin on possessiveness with some of the fun projects at the new Vancouver store Make. These personalized pill...
The French sure know what they are doing when it comes to baking, museums, perfume, and couture. Pretty much everything that counts. So it doesn’t come as a surprise that they make some pretty amazin...
Astrology shampoo for kids. Virgo baby organizes the bath toys by colour, while showy Leo makes a big splash. Adventurous Aries pretends she is sailing the Nile, and strong headed Taurus refuses to g...
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