The Toronto Parents Guide offers you a carefully selected collection of articles on various topics, which could be useful to parents. You can get some fresh ideas on organizing kids birthday parties, get some parenting advice, find new and creative ways to have fun with your kids.
Halloween!
Parents Talk
How to Step Into the World of Fashion
Read it yourself and share with the junior designers - "Dressing is a way of life," as the late Yves Saint Laurent proclaimed. Is that how it is in your life? You are dead serious about clothes? An artistic and creative type? Got a sense of style? Want to have your own clothing line? Think you're capable of starting a new fashion trend? Well, maybe a career of Fashion Designer is right for you!
Five Questions Every Parent Should Ask Before Selecting a Dance Studio
by Amanda Ramrup, owner/director of Thornhill School of Ballet
How to Bully-Proof Your Child by Sensei Martin Doherty, owner: Karate4KIDZ™ Team Canada KickSMART
Super Nanny - A User's Guide to Watching Super Nanny
By Michael Grose
Super Nanny has captured the imaginations of many viewers with her down-to earth approach to dealing with parenting issues. While she offers good solid, child-rearing advice not every strategy stacks up for every parent. This article suggests eight questions to keep in mind as you watch Super Nanny to help you with your own parenting and also help you understand the principles behind some of the strategies
Fun Activities with Kids
7 Ways To Cheer Your Kids Up On A Rainy Day
By Susanne Myers
You know those days... It’s been pouring for hours (or even day) and the kids have the Rainy Day Blues. Here are some simple ways to cheer them up and keep them entertained until the weather clears up
How to Make a Model Volcano and Other Fun Kids Party Special Effects
By Patricia B. Jensen
Kids love magic tricks and special effects because they surprise and delight with the unexpected. Here's a collection of easy yet impressive special effects to try at your next kids party.
Six Fun and Easy Kid Math Activity Ideas
By Nancy Johnson
Fun and easy kid math activity ideas include estimating candy in a jar, calculating traveling distance, cooking, planting a garden, and playing games. Kids learn math concepts such as word problems, measurement and basic addition and subtraction when playing games.
Transforming Your Kid's Free Time
By Kadence Buchanan
Kids' free time usually leads to parents' busier periods. But this does not have to be the case. When your kids come home from school or their extracurricular activities, you can continue giving the choice of doing something fun and educative at the same time
Health & Wellness Articles
Brain Food: Receiving Top Grades by Peggy Kotsopoulos, Certified Health Educator
A for Apples!!! by Peggy Kotsopoulos, Certified Health Educator
What to do naturally to treat your little one's cold by Soo Han, B.Sc., N.D
New Year – New Healthy Cooking by Nadine Hughes
Nice and Easy….Because I’m Worth It by Nadine Hughes
Birthday Parties Articles
Princess Birthday Party Ideas - An Enchanting Birthday By Mike Dougherty
Every little girl dreams of being a princess living in an enchanted castle. Your child's birthday party is the perfect time to make your daughter's dreams come true.
Consumption Free Birthday Party by Melissa Tanti, Toronto
Fun Pirate Birthday Party Ideas By Mike Dougherty
Thar be fun pirate birthday party ideas ahead me buckos...AAARRRH! So haul in the gang plank, trim yer sails and be watchin' for ships flyin' the Jolly Roger.
Fun Kid Birthday Party Ideas - Creative Themes By Mike Dougherty
Does your child have a favorite movie, book, TV show or a favorite character? Well how about using one of your child's favorites as the theme for their birthday party.
Child Birthday Party Game Ideas
By Mike Dougherty
Need some fun child birthday party game ideas that will turn your child's party into an instant success? Here are some great games that your party guests will love.
Kid Birthday Party Games - Pre-Teens
By Tania Collins
Pre-teens are no longer wanting to play kiddie games but are not yet teenagers. They will not want to play running games yet are not really ready to just hang out. Here are some ideas for your pre-teen party.
Want To Supercharge Your Kid Birthday Party Game Ideas?
By Mike Dougherty
Supercharge your kid birthday party game ideas so that even the most ordinary game will be super fun. Here a 5 easy ways to make even the most ordinary games super fun.
Seasonal Family Activities
Are you looking for new seasonal activities & crafts - something different? Here are three fresh ideas to get keep you and your kids busy and creative.
Easter Party Games for Kids and Family by Toronto Parents Guide
Christmas Family Party Games by Toronto Parents Guide
Christmas Present Crafts - Three Original Gifts For Kids To Make And Give by Giselle Fortune
Cultural Events
The 3rd Canadian Chinese Proficiency Competition for High School Students
Articles On Kids Classes
Art Classes for Kids
Toronto is renowned for being an adult-friendly city. With a vibrant atmosphere and a wealth of activities for grownups, there is no shortage of things to do.Imagine
Birthday Party Place
If you have small children and are in a quandary as to where you can take them for a fantastic birthday party, a directory which lists suitable birthday party places can provide all the information which you will need in order to find the best possible activity.
Children's Classes
If you have been looking for something exciting for your little ones to do and to keep them busy and out of your hair over the vacation, then some children’s classes might be exactly what you are looking for.
Fun Places for Kids
The Toronto Parents Guide is an excellent resource for parents of small children who are looking for fun places and fun events for kids. The Guide focuses on birthday party venues, various classes and programs.
Kids Birthday Party Places
When planning a kids’ birthday party, it may seem like there are too many (or too few) viable options, so that you don’t have a clue where to begin.
Kids Camps
It is important for children growing up to build confidence and independence and one way of facilitating this is to allow them to attend kids camps for the summer holidays or occasional weekends.
Kids Classes
If you have been looking for a certain type of activity for your little ones, then you should consider getting them involved in some fun and adventurous kids classes.
Ontario Camps
Raising children can be a difficult and frustrating task, and is also naturally a full time job on its own. In today’s modern times, it has become even more difficult if both parents are employed.
Toronto Events
Imagine the thrill and excitement of attending the Peter Pan pan tomime, or an exhibition that is designed and intended purely for the enjoyment of children.
Private Schools
Every parent would like nothing less than the best for their children when it comes to education, activities and health care.