Family Day 2024 will be celebrated in Canada on Monday, Feb 19, 2024. It is a long weekend From Saturday Feb 17 to Monday Feb 19, 2014. If you looking for some ideas on how to celebrate Family day weekend I summarize here all the family-friendly events we have in Toronto and the GTA area Things To Do for Family Day 2024 In Toronto This list is being update every few days during Jan and Feb 2024. We will add new events every few days. Kids Fest Toronto Three days of non-stop fun with over thirty themed inflatables, jumping castles, interactive games, slides, obstacle courses, and so much ..read more

If you have a daughter, you know that big problem – HAIR! Getting your kiddo to do their hair is an exhausting task to begin with. Add to that the complexity of hairstyles, and if you aren’t too good at styling hair, it becomes overwhelming. The moms on YouTube make it look so easy, and the girls look so lovely with their hairdo’s. If only there were someone who can teach you! Our Four best tips for doing your kids hair  Put in a wash-and-go style or a braid out. This will help with product build-up and allow her hair to stay moisturized. Make sure you use products that are free of ha ..read more

Most women will experience some form of baby blues after having a baby. These last 1-2 weeks and are general feeling of sadness, irritability and just feeling overwhelmed. Some women will have them more severe than others, some will not have them at all. But when baby blues are hanging around longer than a few weeks it could mean you are suffering from Post-Partum Depression (PPD).  What’s important to know is that PPD is very much a thing and the sooner you take action the better. PPD is a very common occurrence and often unreported and undiagnosed. 85% of women will experience mood dis ..read more

When I started my Maternity leave, I was quite new to Toronto. For this reason, it was really hard for me to find out about all the Mom and Baby programs and activities this city has to offer for a new moms. I googled a lot regarding Mom & Baby activities or Baby and Me class but I didn’t find much. I think my LO’ was almost 10 months old when I learned about the Ontario Early years center and I wish I knew about that before. Today, I know that Toronto offers many programs for parents and babies. From Mom and Baby fitness classes, workouts, Yoga classes, meeting for new moms, art, movies ..read more

Are you struggling with infertility? If so, you’re not alone. Infertility affects one in eight couples and can be a very stressful experience. Infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant (conceive) after one year (or longer) of unprotected sex. As well as an inability to carry a pregnancy to term (staying pregnant). The good news is there are plenty of resources available for people who want to get help with their fertility. In this blog post, we will cover the Fertility Process and funding in Ontario. There are 3 main types of fertility treatment: Medicines. Surgical proce ..read more

Congratulations! Your due date is coming soon and this is the time to work on your registry list and make sure everything will be ready for your little bundle of joy. As a Mom to be it is hard to know what items you should have in your baby registry list, as you don’t really know what would you like or what would work for your baby. Every baby is different and also every new mom is different. If you are here to download my printable checklist, click here and jump to the download section. Tips for Creating a Baby Registry List Create a large registry with many different options for ..read more

One of the most important things new moms spend time on during their maternity leave is finding daycare for their LO’. Questions about daycare and talks about waiting lists are the most common topics among new moms in Toronto. I tried here to summarize all the things you need to know when you start looking for a daycare and also added some tips and helpful sheets to organize all. Options for child care in Toronto, Ontario: 1. Child care centre: Usually from infant to pre-school. Many centres offer spots with subsidies. 2. Licensed home daycare: up to 6 kids per home. Licensed home daycare lin ..read more

As the holiday season is getting closer and everyone is busy with shopping, I have found myself very confused about choosing toys for my children. I found that going back to simplicity has priceless value, and I feel like it fits with Montessori toys. The Montessori method which developed by Maria Montessori (an Italian physician) is an education approach that emphasizes developing multiple intelligences and building confidence in children by encouraging self-sufficiency, independence, and a love of learning. Toys that support this approach are known as Montessori-style toys. These toys are a ..read more

Holidays season is upon us and the holidays are on our minds. Holidays season is the best time to show a small appreciation back. Express gratitude to those who spend most of the day busy educating our kids, teaching them, caring for them, and much more. I have put together a list of the best gifts for teachers. These gifts are perfect for the holidays season, especially if you need to go last minute shopping. Best Gifts for Teachers Gift Card The best gift for your kids’ teacher is always a gift card. We chat with a few teachers and we know this is the preferred gift by far. In Toronto and t ..read more

The government in Ontario offers financial support to help with the costs of your child’s tutoring, supplies or equipment during the 2022–23 school year. Here you can find a step-by-step guide on How to Apply for Ontario Catch-Up Payments. Let’s go. Ontario’s Catch-Up Payments is a one-time funding of: $200 for each student between kindergarten and Grade 12, up to age 18 $250 for each student with special education needs between kindergarten and Grade 12, up to age 21. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.EST. For more info about the funding and eligibility please visit the ..read more