Development
We don’t know about you, or if you really want to talk about it, but our toddlers have.. gasp.. bad breath. They’re good with brushing, but the minty freshness just doesn’t seem to last. Enter, Smart Rinse. Not only does it act like grown-up mouthwash, but it has some kid features too. The most exciting (for kids anyway) is the bottle. Squeeze it, and the liquid gets pumped into a single-serve reservoir so you don’t spill the entire bottle when pouring it into the cap. (Kind of like a jigger for 3 year olds). You use this after brushing, and any leftover particles on the teeth get stained pink (or green), and when spit into the sink, the child can see evidence that they didn’t exactly do the fabulous brushing job that they promised. We love teaching with fun tools. Cool.
www.listerine.com
Oh, and Listerine has come out with another treat for kids as well – a website with tips and activities. We love more things to do at home with the kids!
We know your daughter is the next Emily Carr and your son is the next Picasso! Well even if they’re not, the art your child makes is still pretty spectacular and, most importantly, very special to you and to your little artist. Encouraging creativity gives children skills that go beyond art. Creative minds are the ones that can think outside the box and come up with the great new ideas that lead the world’s constant development. Now there’s a company, Cards by Kids, that creates individualized sets of greeting cards out of your child’s artwork, a great way to encourage that artist, build their confidence, share their vision and preserve their art for years to come. Read more
Dairy Queen birthday parties are so 80s! A clown or magician? So last century! Bouncy castles? Well that’s just 2000-’n-late! A birthday party at the Telus World of Science is timeless and will be a guaranteed highlight in your child’s memories. You and your child will be a hit with all your child’s friends–and their parents–as the children will not only enjoy mountains of fun but will also learn that science is a pretty darn cool thing! Science World, as most Vancouverites call it, excels in creating exciting games out of scientific principles. Just be prepared for when it’s time to leave because the kids will not be happy that it’s time to go! Read more
How many shows can last 40 years? We remember as little girls watching Big Bird, Ernie and the gang. (Come on Ernie – horizontal stripes?) And now the internet has added a whole new dimension to the fabulous show that stimulates imagination, teaches toddlers to count and features a letter of the day. Podcast anyone? Read more
Recently, we have been feeling so much pressure to register, to organize play dates, to structure. What about spontaneity? Learning through play? We have been soliciting ideas for fun, learning-enhancing activities that can be done with little or no cost. Allison McDonald, of No Time For Flash Cards, says: “Pretend play offers young children a chance to practice skills within their own frame work and rules , so let them set the boundaries, make suggestions if they need it but follow them, not the other way around.” Read more
