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National Film Board of Canada - Kids Films
Did you know that The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is over 80 years old?! It has a huge collection of films, most of it free, that includes ...
Getting Outdoors: Q&A With Wonder Outdoor School
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As parents, we do our best to model the type of behaviour we hope our children will internalize. However, w...
Camping With Babies: Tips by Wonder Outdoor School
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If you’ve ever wanted to take a camping trip but thought, “how could I possibly go camping when I have a b...
Painting Rock Bugs
Bugs can be creepy and crawly, not to mention ouchie when they bite or sting, but not these super adorable googly-eyed painted rock bugs. This su...
6 Ways You Can Support Indigenous Peoples On Canada Day (And Every Day)
Indigenous peoples—First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples—are the original inhabitants of the land of Canadian soil. They have distinct, rich, ...
Leading by Example: How To Muster Courage & Strength When It's Needed The Most
As we approach Father’s Day, we want to share the story of Tim Tutsch and his family who showed amazing tenacity and strength in the face of every parent's worst nightmare.
Making Art With Nature
There is nothing better about summer weather than being outside and communing with nature. But more recently, kids are spending less and less time ...
The Best Corny Dad Jokes
Did you know that studies led by René Proyer, a psychologist at the University of Zurich, show that people who are playful appear to be better at c...
10 Delicious Donut Facts For National Donut Day
Here at Jenny & Andy, we just love a sweet, pillowy, sprinkled donut.
So much so that we had to get it printed on our towels, wash cloths, pl...
6 Children's Books To Celebrate Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada! Asian Heritage Month offers Canadians an opportunity to learn more about the history of Canadians of Asia...
Developmental Milestones At 18 Months
You might have noticed that your toddler's growth has slowed down since the first year of life. That’s because toddlers grow at a much slower ra...
Maternal Mental Health Q&A With Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe
May is Maternal Mental Health Month and this year, World Mental Health Awareness Day is on May 4, 2022. An estimated 1 in 5 women have a maternal mental health disorder and more than 75% of those women go undiagnosed and untreated. We reached out to Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe to get some more answers and perspectives on maternal mental health.