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It can be difficult teaching a child how to apologize. Many kids are not very good at saying that they are sorry and might...

It seems inevitable to have frustration and conflict between parents and teenagers. Developmentally, adults and adolescents are at very different places. Parents may find...

Mix one part Venus, the very incarnation of vanity, with one part Mercury, messenger of the Roman Gods, and Cupid is the result. The...

Parenting is always evolving, and as the child begins to grow up, the job changes. Becoming a better parent should always be something that...

If your child’s audiologist has recommended that they need to wear hearing aids, you may be overwhelmed by the options that are available. Parents...

Every year 300,000 Canadians choose to say “I do,” tying the knot with their loved one. According to the most recent census, 26% of...

So you're a single parent. Think about what this sentence means for a moment. Single, without a spouse, who has children. It simply means...

Although the history of Valentine's Day is not clear, it has become just one of the most well-liked season amongst enthusiasts and also florists....

We live in a world full of narcissists and self-obsessed people! They’re no denying it, and in such a world where sometimes kindness is...

It's easy to go over budget when grocery shopping! You need to figure out how to save money on groceries by planning ahead. These...

No parent wants their child to be cyberbullied, and yet it is happening across all ages, schools, and areas of the country. The following...

This content is sponsored by Audible.caSnow is gently falling outside your window, and in the darkness of a winter night, your living room seems...

With winter officially starting in the Northern Hemisphere, many families are looking for fun indoor activities to get them through the next few months....

Just in time for Christmas break from school we were given the gift of learning with Osmo! And we were thrilled about it! To...

Keeping your child's teeth cavity free begins from the time they are young infants. Oral care for babies is so important! Have a look...

Kids often get lost in the hustle and bustle leading to the holidays, but it is the perfect time to get the whole family...

It is here! The holiday season is upon us in Canada’s capital region! With the snow already falling, it already looks a lot like...

According to research, seniors who use the internet are at high risk of falling prey to cyber-attacks. Alarmingly, research shows that older adults (over...

Are you looking for a Christmas or holiday gift idea? These DIY Christmas Gift Basket and Hamper Themed Ideas For Families provide a few...

This holiday season can always be fun! Even with the pandemic and the stress of the year sticking around, it can still be a...

Holidays are a season of celebration where we take time off work to be with our family and friends, have a great time, and...

In 1960, the Benny brothers, all eight of them, went into business and opened their first rotisserie in Joliette, Québec. This year, Benny&Co. celebrates 60...

Understanding climbing behaviour helps parents use effective discipline and redirection techniques. You will find below ideas and tips on discipline for climbing children.Understanding Climbing...

We were recently gifted with a “Joy to the World” package from the brand new company, Santa Mails a Letter and we were delighted...

We have learned a simple universal truth from our amateur experience with horse training that carries over very well to raising children. It's to...

As a parent, balancing work and play can be quite hard. Stress can cause a lot of problems for parents, and while there are...

With Halloween right around the corner - some of our gifted books were Halloween themed. Here are the some "spooktacular" DK Canada Books we...

Halloween might feel a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean your little ones can’t enjoy the night at home! You can still...

Cooking for kids is hard, and cooking for the whole family when you have a full time job might sound like an impossible feat....

Parenting isn’t just about helping your children stand out, having good grades in school, and feeding them home cooked meals as much as you...

Do you want to get a pet for the whole family, but feel like you can't due to allergies? This is a valid concern,...

Taking time away to rest and recharge is important for parents working inside and outside the home for both for the health of the...

This school year is going to be a unique one and DK Canada wants to support all the parents out there with their books....

If you decide to be a hippie for Halloween, making a DIY hippie costume is fun, inexpensive, and allows you to express your personality...

Many things can take place in school to make a child unhappy. Feeling as if a teacher is picking on her, not being able...

Fall is here! Just because the days are becoming shorter and cooler does not mean the fun in Ottawa has come to an end!...

The best things about getting older is knowing I accomplished many things in my life such as founding the Ottawa Mommy Club website to...

From sharing with their siblings to respecting their elders, there’s a lot you need to teach your kids as they grow up, and doing...

Long hair can be prone to tangling, especially at night, and waking up to tangled knotty hair is frustrating and time consuming to fix....

Come September, about three of every four families under the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) and the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) are...

If we expect our children to ever have a chance at becoming productive members of society, it's going to take more than just the...

Although finding quality time to spend with your family may seem difficult at times, there are a few important things you should make it...

Landzo gifted us with the coolest little futuristic toy, Quincy the Robot Artist, that is – BONUS – educational for the kids and keeping...

Back to school season is upon us! But as we go out and shop for our own children, we need to consider that there...

Summer learning with DK Canada books! They gifted us with three fun books this month to read up on discoveries, inventions, and the human...

When people have a new baby, there is a lot of focus placed on the event and the new child that has arrived. People...

As August winds down, back to school season starts to take on more and more of its annual dress. Staples commercials abound and the...

It's no secret that kids love playing with their food. Why not host a fun and messy family dinner? The giggles won't stop when...