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The Ultimate Summer Camp Planning Checklist 10 Tips for Busy

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Summer camp season has a way of sneaking up on even the most organized families. Between work, school schedules, and everyday life, it’s easy to feel behind before you’ve even begun. The good news? With a clear plan (and a realistic approach), you can lock in a great summer for your kids without the stress.…

Carlie Parkinson

Summer Camp Picks!

When School Struggles Signal Something More: Your Guide to Psychoeducational

8 min read

The Phone Call For many parents, the journey begins with a conversation. A quiet moment of trying to make sense of something that doesn’t quite add up. The calls our team receives often sound similar: “My child is really bright, but they’re having such a hard time at school.” “The teacher thinks there might be…

Kristi Rigg

school

Family Favourites 2026!

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The nominations have been tallied, and the voting begins on January 10th! Look at the Family Favourites you nominated! Family Favourite Nominees 2026 Congratulations to all the nominees!

Carlie Parkinson

Family Favourites 2026 logo

Is the Holiday Season Impacting Your Mental Health? Here are

4 min read

For some reason, the holidays always have a way of sneaking up on us. Then, before we know it, we get buried with an endless to-do list. seem to sneak up on us, and before we realize it, we’re buried under an endless to-do list. Here are 3 things to think about to determine if…

Dr. Shahana Alibhai

Mental Health

Top 10 Ways to Teach Your Child About Investing 

7 min read

Investing $8/day into the S&P 500 for the next 18 years for your child, assuming an average annual return of 7%, your investment could grow to over $100,000.

Victor Wang

parents teaching child on investing

7 Tips to Help Your Kids Learn About Money

6 min read

Here are 7 powerful tips from Sharon Lechter -one of the world’s leading experts in financial literacy and entrepreneurial success-to help children build smart money habits and achieve financial success.

Sharon Lechter

Mummy and daughter engaging on money lessons

TUTS new season: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Legally

7 min read

TUTS presents a positively scrumptious summer season with the premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the anticipated return of Legally Blonde The Musical, on stage June 27 to August 16, 2025, at Stanley Park’s majestic Malkin Bowl.

Carlie Parkinson

TUTS Theatre Under The Stars at Malkin Bowl

Amazing Summer Camps You Should Know About!

12 min read

Summer is almost here. That time of year when our kiddos will be ready to put their school books away and fill their backpacks full of snacks, sunscreen, bathing suits, and whatever else they need to accompany them on their adventures and explorations. Though the featured choices in this story are by no means all…

Lorrie Holmes

Girl holding binoculars at Summer Camp

Get your Rockers Rocking!

3 min read

Join School of Rock’s Summer Performance Program offering an immersive and inspiring experience designed to build musical skills, confidence, and teamwork.

Carlie Parkinson

School of Rock live show with boy playing the drums and others playing guitar.

How Summer Camps Help Neurodivergent Kids Thrive

6 min read

Building confidence, connection, and regulation for children with diverse learning and social-emotional needs As summer approaches, parents of neurodivergent children—including those with ADHD, autism, learning differences, or other social-emotional hurdles—face unique seasonal challenges. Without daily routines and consistent schedules, these children often feel adrift and overwhelmed, leading to increased anxiety and challenging behaviours. I've seen…

Kristi Rigg

A group of children playing with large blocks on a wooden table in the summer.

Choosing the Right Daycare: Prioritizing Safety Over Availability

5 min read

By: Carlene Forde, Manager, Care and Non-profit Sector, Markel Canada Planning to start or grow your family is a decision that comes with a number of considerations. As the cost of living continues to rise, return to office policies surge, and major cities across Canada become more densely populated, many families have had to adapt…

Carlene Forde

Cheerful childcare Teacher Using Gaming and Acting Methods to Teach Multiethnic Kids Alphabet in Kindergarten. Small Cute Boys and Girls Getting Basic Reading and Writing Skills, Learning Alphabet

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