Our Children Magazine

03/12/2023

Book Review Sundays by Mark Pupo. Promising “a celebration of breakfast and family in 52 essential recipes,” food writer and Chatelaine contributor Mark Pupo combines memoir and cookbook, aiming to inspire people to come together and celebrate each other with a weekly meal. Read on for the full review.

🖊Trevor J. Adams

By Mark Pupo  Penguin Random House Canada Promising “a celebration of breakfast and family in 52 essential recipes,” food writer and Chatelaine contributor Mark Pupo combines memoir and cookbook, aiming […]

03/10/2023

Urban homesteading is easier than you think. Learn how to reduce your grocery bill and teach kids valuable life skills.

🖊Britanie LeFait

Reduce your grocery bill and teach valuable life skills By Britanie LeFait With the cost of living rising, many families are getting creative with how they make ends meet. I […]

03/10/2023

Are you stuck at mealtimes? Get some tips for raising an adventurous eater.🍴

🖊️Karen Kerr

Tips for raising an adventurous eater By Karen Kerr, registered holistic nutritional consultant “Foodie” is a trendy term, meaning different things to different people. My definition is simply someone who […]

03/08/2023

As we start to welcome Spring, here are six seasonal celebrations to note with your child.

🖊Melanie Mosher

Illustration: Tada/Gettyimages

03/07/2023

A lifelong love of volunteering can start at any age. Learn how to raise children that give back.

🖊️Heidi Tattrie Rushton

A lifelong love of volunteering can start at any age By Heidi Tattrie Rushton Kids are natural helpers. Even at a young age, they will have a range of life […]

03/06/2023

Are you stuck at mealtimes? Get some tips for raising an adventurous eater.

🖊Karen Kerr

Tips for raising an adventurous eater By Karen Kerr, registered holistic nutritional consultant “Foodie” is a trendy term, meaning different things to different people. My definition is simply someone who […]

03/03/2023

A lifelong love of volunteering can start at any age. Learn how to raise children that give back.

🖊Heidi Tattrie Rushton

A lifelong love of volunteering can start at any age By Heidi Tattrie Rushton Kids are natural helpers. Even at a young age, they will have a range of life […]

03/03/2023

Learn what to look for when adding a new furry, scaled or feathered family member.

🖊️Janet Whitman

What to look for when adding a new furry, scaled or feathered family member By Janet Whitman Thinking of adding a pet to your family? It pays to do some […]

03/01/2023

Book Review of Spirit of Summerwood by Vivien Gorham: Fans of Gorham’s earlier work will be delighted with this standalone book, an ideal intro for new “big book” readers. Read on for the full review.

🖊Trevor J. Adams

By Vivien Gorham  Nimbus Publishing Ages 8 to 12 In Vivien Gorham’s Spirit of Summerwood, protagonist visits the eponymous camp, the 12-year-old’s favourite place on earth, where she’ll find with […]

02/27/2023

Book review of Two Crows by Susan Vande Griek
Art by Emma Fitzgerald.

Drawing inspiration from the classic Gaelic ballad “Twa Corbies,” author Susan Vande Griek creates a read-aloud counting primer

Read on for the full review.

🖊Trevor J. Adams

By Susan Vande Griek Art by Emma Fitzgerald Nimbus Publishing Ages 4 to 8 Drawing inspiration from the classic Gaelic ballad “Twa Corbies,” author Susan Vande Griek creates a read-aloud […]

02/24/2023

Pets with purpose: Service dogs offer support and guidance for kids with autism.

🖊Lori McKay

Service dogs offer support and guidance for kids with autism By Lori McKay Service dogs offer many benefits — mobility, companionship, emotional support and increased confidence. And for families with […]

02/22/2023

Happy ! 💞 Today we wear pink to stand against bullying and spread awareness for the children who are impacted by bullying.

02/21/2023

Book Review of Sweetgrass by Theresa Meuse
Art by Jessica Jerome.

Two-spirit artist Jessica Jerome brings a unique perspective and a distinctive visual style to the story.

Read on for the full review.

🖊Trevor J. Adams

By Theresa Meuse Art by Jessica Jerome Nimbus Publishing Ages 4 to 8 The latest installment in Nimbus Publishing’s Indigenous Knowledge Series takes readers to early July, as Matthew and […]

02/18/2023

Physio is a great way to help children overcome physical challenges. Read on to learn more.

🖊Lindsey Bunin

Physio is a great way to help children overcome physical challenges By Lindsey Bunin Jessica Osborn’s six-year-old daughter, Elodie, has cerebral palsy left-sided hemiplegia, due to a brain hemorrhage when […]

02/15/2023

Enjoy Halifax's family magazine. From dogs helping kids with autism to six fun spring celebrations + more. It's all inside the Sping 2023 issue. 🌱

📸 Bruce Murray, VisionFire Studios

02/14/2023

From our sister publication East Coast Living Magazine, get this Valentine’s Day recipe for a Chocolate Torte 🍫

Recipe courtesy of Jennie Dobbs, owner of Morris East Restaurant in Halifax.

Valentine’s Day recipe: Chocolate Torte A little Valentine's Day indulgence. Check out this recipe for flourless chocolate torte. By Janice Hudson | February 7, 2011 0 Comments Join the discussion Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Email this post Pin this post Share this article Here’s a little...

02/11/2023

Take the time to teach your kids to help out in the kitchen.

🖊Edie Shaw-Ewald

Take the time to teach your kids to help out in the kitchen