Daily Email Archives
safe and sound
Filed Under Stuff, Tips & Tricks | May 29, 2009
This week is National Safe Kids Week so we wanted to check in to make sure that you know about the most common risks to your kids. Most of us know about installing outlet covers and toilet latches but the way you use the products in your home versus how your children use them is actually one of the biggest risks.
what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | May 28, 2009
It’s a weekend full of much-anticipated annual events celebrating spring, community and kids. It’s also the 11th Annual A World of Smiles Telethon this Sunday to benefit the BC Children’s Hospital.
beyond the blues
Filed Under Pregnancy and Birthing, Tips & Tricks | May 28, 2009
Imagine yourself as a new mother, sitting happily with your baby nestled in your arms. Let’s face it – we all long to be that radiant glowing mother. But the reality is that over 80% of us experience some degree of postpartum blues linked to hormonal changes and the enormity of the transition into motherhood.
June Contest: Kiddo
Filed Under Contests | May 28, 2009
This contest is now closed. Congratulations to the winner, Krissie Helfrich. In our June contest you could win a $100 gift certificate to Kiddo, a great new, local store featuring a mix of consignment maternity as well as new and consignment baby clothes and gear. Kiddo recently opened on 25th just off Main street and [...]
Dedicated Email: Learn Locally, Think Globally
Filed Under Dedicated Emails | May 28, 2009
When our kids start school we all want them to get the three Rs down pat, but what about their artistic, physical, social and emotional growth? Local International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Greybrook Academy, focuses on educating the whole child and preparing them for life, wherever it may lead them. Located just outside of Vancouver [...]
just bin it
Filed Under Going Green, Multi-tasking, Stuff | May 27, 2009
No matter how good you are at decluttering, your tot’s goodies just seem to proliferate. Whether you’ve got a plethora of toys, stuffies or books, 3 Sprouts’ organic storage bin can handle anything you throw at – or in – it.
take it outside
Filed Under Places, Tips & Tricks | May 26, 2009
Yesterday we covered your favourite indoor pools around town and with today’s weather it seemed appropriate to bring you the reviews of your favourite local outdoor pools.
pool party
Filed Under Places, Tips & Tricks | May 25, 2009
When we launched our blog we drew upon your collective wisdom to get reviews of your favourite pools around town. We asked you to factor in water temperature, child and family friendliness and whether or not the water was chlorinated or ozone-treated. So without further ado, here are your favourite indoor kids’ pools in the Lower Mainland.
tell me a story
Filed Under Stuff, Tips & Tricks | May 22, 2009
As a follow up to last week’s article on why it matters who tells your tots their stories, we have a few hints from our resident kiddie lit expert on reading aloud.
sole baby
Filed Under Going Green, Pregnancy and Birthing, Stuff | May 21, 2009
When Jessica Jacobs, the mama behind the scenes at Little Soles, decided to expand her line of infant and children’s shoes to include shoes for babes, she was surprised to find that there aren’t a lot of safety regulations around baby footwear. In fact, your baby’s toys are subject to more stringent safety regulations than their shoes. It seems that Health Canada assumes that babies will put their toys in their mouths, but not their shoes.
