The fine folks at Lambert were kind enough to send the 3 dads of Dad Things some Father’s Day presents, in the form of their high quality vegan bags. Darian with the Sydney tote, and Slava & Travis with the Charles backpack in blakc and tan respectively. Now that we’ve had some time to spend with these bags, utilizing them in our day to day lives, we wanted to share our thoughts! The Sydney is a fantastic multifunctional tote that definitely doesn't sacrifice style for function. It’s sleek and professional look will fit right in regardless of if you’re going into the office, as part of yo ..read more

“Welcome to Hogwart...er...I mean Wizard Academy” The Wings and Wizards exhibit currently at BC Place promises to deliver an interactive magical adventure through storytelling, art, tech and design. On that promise it delivers, however the true magic is in creating an experience that transports you to a wizarding world so much like Harry Potter without actually being such. The source material here is strong with this one and had my 8 year old son and 10 year old daughter convinced that they were in a Harry Potter event.  I asked my daughter how she would write this review and she said;&n ..read more

The United Nations is celebrating World Creativity and Innovation Day! This is a day to celebrate artistic expression and problem-solving in the context of economic, social and sustainable development. With our kids growing up we want to encourage them to be creative problem solvers and think of innovative ways to do things. This can be a difficult skill to teach but thankfully we’ve got some fun tools to help us show our kids how thinking outside the box can solve real problems  Lego Lego is one of those classic toys that will never go out of style. And as parents it’s a great tool ..read more

More than ever before, people are now becoming more aware of the effect parenting styles have on the development of children. While the topic of the best way to parent your child has long been disputed, it’s generally been up to the parent’s own beliefs of what works best, rather than on scientific studies. Research is now being done to determine specifically how heavy handed parenting methods are affecting children and the harm it does on their overall development. According to a new study published in Development and Psychopathology, repeatedly getting angry, hitting, shaking or yelling at ..read more

Have you ever turned off all the lights in your house just for the fun of it? Maybe shut off the TV and decide to take a walk in the evening and enjoy the sunset, or play a board game just by candlelight? Earth Hour is the perfect opportunity to embrace our society without lights and electricity, and try something new with your kids. Saturday, March 27 we turn our lights off between 8:30 and 9:30 in support of the WWF’s campaign to unite communities and raise awareness around our environment. This is a great opportunity to get your kids involved in a great cause, in a fun and interactive way ..read more

Getting kids to do fun interactive activities instead of getting glued to the Ipad or TV sometimes requires a little pre-planning. A little morning play time is really good for kids' minds and bodies. With a little clever set up time when your kid has gone to bed in the evening, you can have lots of fun games ready for them to enjoy throughout the day. This is great for the kids, and makes it easier on you too. Here are some of our favourite activities you can set up for your kids the night before. 1. Scavenger Hunt.  Who says scavenger hunts are only for Easter. You can even tailor them ..read more

Is your kid always ankle deep in the muck looking intently at the smaller world under our feet? Maybe they have a bug collection or just adore everything and anything slimy and crawly. Most kids love this stuff to some degree, and we can’t blame them, it's a fascinating world. One of our favourite little slimy friends is the frog. These amazing amphibians are found in nearly every corner of the world and they’ve been inhabitants on this planet for over 200 million years. We want to share some fun frog facts to celebrate World Frog Day and help spread awareness about what actions are being tak ..read more

Teaching kids about responsibility and what it means to be good people is one of the most important tasks we have as parents. Knowing how you can help others and ask for help in return is a skill that serves you for your entire life. By being a helper kids can understand how it feels to be helpful and make someone's day better, and build their confidence and self esteem.  When teaching your kids to help others make sure you understand their strengths and play off those. If your kid is really interested in making mud pies and fake meals out of sticks and twigs, then take that and get the ..read more

Getting kids to sleep can be so tedious and difficult. Either you sit there reading them a book and fall asleep yourself, or you say good night and close the door only to hear them bouncing around an hour later. It’s a challenge to keep a regular bedtime but recent studies have shown that it’s important for your toddlers health and development. As parents we have things in our own life that can make regular bedtimes more difficult, but research shows that we should make bedtime one of our top priorities.    According to a study done by the University of Delaware, children with incon ..read more

Raising children is an incredibly difficult job, but it’s also the most rewarding. It can however be hard to find the rewarding moments when a parent is suffering from postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is most closely associated with mothers, but 8% of fathers also have reported postpartum depression, and even more display the symptoms of depression. Where is this coming from and how can we help new fathers overcome this depression? This study from the Lund University in Sweden looks for answers to these issues. In the study, it was found that most fathers who were struggling with ..read more