I have been a contributing columnist to Today’s Parent Toronto since May of 2008. Here’s a monthly breakdown of my Who Knew column topics.
October 2010: Where to find healthy and organic alternatives for baby’s meals.
September 2010: kids Glasses can be hard to find and costly. We pre-shop Toronto's best stores.
August 2010: Bargain hunting in the Big Smoke, made easy.
July 2010: Find shoes for any kind of foot!
June 2010: Taking your kids on a Canoe or Kayak trip can be fun. Really!
May 2010: We talk safety during Emergency Preparedness Month.
April 2010: No need to fear the dentist. We’ve found ones who specialize in kid clients.
March 2010: If your kid is past the basic swim lessons, use our list to find the next step.
February 2010: The cost of culture got you down? We have the cure!
January 2010: Ready to keep that resolution to work out? We explore parent friendly gyms.
December 2009: Keeping kids in winter sports equipment can be pricy. We hunt up Toronto’s best ski and skate bargains.
November 2009: How do you help a kid who’s determined to get in to show business?
October 2009: Wheelchair wanderings for GTA based activities and restaurants.
September 2009: It’s hard to raise a veggie kid in meat eating household, but it’s not impossible. we find that Toronto is a treasure trove of veggie knowledge!
August 2009: If your kid is into comic book geekery and you’re a lowly n00b, what can you do? We explore the softer side of the graphic novel.
July 2009: Is your kid an up and coming star (or just a ham?) My column this month explores Toronto’s theatre camps.
June 2009: Kids love to play outside, but what can we do to protect their skin? We look at new products designed to help kids remember to lotion up or cover up.
May 2009: What can a young man do to help other kids like his Autistic friend? We explore Toronto’s Autism Spectrum community.
April 2009: Where can a new mother breast feed comfortably in Toronto? We find out.
March 2009: We explore the impact of Earth Hour and find ways to include kids in eco-activities.
February 2009: Black History Month comes alive with a tour of Toronto area locations.
January 2009: We find ways to make Family Literacy Day fun for even the most reluctant reader.
December 2008: An array of experts explain how to keep Christmas safe for kids.
November 2008: Peanut free party treats abound!
October 2008: Inexpensive dental care options help a work-from-home mom take care of her kid's smiles.
September 2008: We seek out creative resources for dealing with classroom bullying.
August 2008: Is it possible to rent a houseboat for a vacation? You bet!
July 2008: I help a woman discover the joys of urban fishing.
June 2008: We discuss the viability of attempting the 100 mile diet in the Toronto area.
May 2008: A mom seeks advice on how to get what she really wants for mother's day – a few chores done by hubby.
