12 Tips for a Fabulous Staycation from our Blogaholics
Whether you are short on time or on funds, sometimes Staycations are the way to go. Our Blogaholics and parent testers show us that you don’t need a plane ticket to have fun and give you the best advice for staying sane and having a blast this summer. To start with, you need to ask yourself what your ideal vacation…
Camping with Kids
Camping with Kids By Toronto4Kids.com Camping with young children is possible and with the right planning, it can be the beginning of some awesome family adventures! The wild outdoors, the fresh air and roughing it in nature can be a fun break from the hectic and ho-hum routine of the city. Imagine waking up right where you want to be,…
Plan a Picnic in the Park for some Summer Family Fun
No matter what age your kids, from baby to teens, time spent outdoors in the park is good family fun. You can make it a nice intimate family event or invite your friends and make it a party. Here are some of the Picnic Essentials that you need for the whole family. Further down I’ve given you some suggestions for…
Summer Screen Time…
Am I enjoying something that is Taboo? because that would really up my cool factor…
5 Last Minute Father’s Day Surprises that Dad Will Love
OMG! Sunday is Father’s Day. How did that happen? If you are at a loss for ideas on how to show Dad how much you and the kids love him, these easy but memorable activities will make it look like you have been planning his special day for months. Dad will be thrilled. 1. Breakfast in Bed. The classic. Whip…
PTPA? Really? What was wrong with some maternity leave?
Since we have so many members (40,000 of you!) who have taken the time to tell us about you and your family, I thought I would take the time to tell you a little about me and why I started PTPA. So here’s the deal: I had just sold my first company shortly before giving birth to my first child. …
Perfect Father’s Day Gift . . .for Mom!!
I have the perfect Father’s Day gift . . .every mom should run out now and get one of these for their kids Dad! This perfect gift gives back every weekend, to ME! I sleep in (LATE) every Saturday morning. Daddy HAS to get up. The kids beg for him to get up. The kids never let him skip a…
How To Begin Signing With Your Baby
I recommend that parents start with 2-5 signs. This is not for the baby’s sake, but rather, for the parents. Because signing doesn’t come naturally to most people, it can be challenging to maintain the practice, especially if it takes a while for your child to sign back to you. You can sign as many signs as you’d like, but…
Healthy Goals for My 30th
OK, well, the secret’s out now. I’m going to be 30 in 2 weeks. 30 has made me evaluate some things in my life that are perhaps not exactly as I’d love them to be. Check out my personal health goals and get some inspiration for your own milestones, or maybe just for your healthiest summer yet!