Here’s hoping you’ve been keeping warm! As of late, a “polar vortex” has torn through the Greater Toronto Area. A polar vortex is described as a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both of the Earth’s poles. There is one currently forcing us all to endure temperatures as low as -20 degrees…
As we roll into November, there is bound to be a lot of excitement surrounding the forthcoming holiday season. It’s important to acknowledge, however, that there are some very special days in the month of November. The first is one you might easily recognize. On November 11th, we observe Remembrance Day. It’s a day when…
Your job as a babysitter is bound to have its ups and downs. Hopefully, your babysitting experiences are mostly filled with fun times complete with games, meals and a lot of laughter. However, it’s vital that you’re prepared for worst-case scenarios. Naturally, children get sick from time to time. It’s helpful if you know the…
Taking care of kids is an important responsibility that can help you to learn many skills. They include patience, problem-solving, responsibility, communication, time management, active listening and practicing safety. Babysitting can also be quite challenging if you are dealing with misbehaviours. Many people think that when a child misbehaves, they are doing it on purpose….
Once upon a time, parents were able to breathe sighs of relief whenever their children returned home from being out with friends. We considered our homes to be comfortable and safe locations. In 2024, one can be in the so-called comforts of home but still be presented with numerous dangers. Social media has enabled our…
What exactly is a tick? Well, it rhymes with “ick” so that should give you your first clue. Parts of the arachnid family along with spiders, mites and scorpions, ticks are little eight-legged bloodsuckers. They live by feeding on the blood of both humans and animals. Tick Talk reports that there are over 40 species…
“Don’t talk to strangers!” This popular piece of parental advice was received by the vast majority of us when we were growing up. However, there is so much more that can be added to the warning. People who have bad intentions (we refer to them as “tricky people”) find various ways to endear themselves towards…
Maximizing the safety of our children is an absolute must. You’d be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn’t agree with that statement. The majority of parents will do just about anything to ensure well-being of their kids. This is why we all grew up with constant reminders to “look both ways before crossing the…
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