June 2011

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New counselling centre opens in West End

New counselling centre opens in West End

Various workshops are being held at Sedona Counselling Centre at the end of May and in June.

Alberta a hot spot for dinosaur lovers

Alberta a hot spot for dinosaur lovers

This Canadian province offers families many fascinating chances to learn about these prehistoric creatures.

Verdun subsidizes partial cost of cloth diapers

Verdun subsidizes partial cost of cloth diapers

Another borough adopts a program designed to encourage parents to buy environmentally-friendly diapers.

7 tips to prepare for sleepover camp

7 tips to prepare for sleepover camp

Signing your child up for camp is simple; getting them ready, on the other hand, is a whole other story.

Libraries launch e-book lending service

Libraries launch e-book lending service

Three local libraries allow members to download electronic books.

Cafés that cater to parents & babies

Cafés that cater to parents & babies

For many parents of young children (especially newborns), finding a place where they can meet other parents can be extremely comforting. In Montreal, there are several places that not only serve up food and coffee but also have play areas, sell baby products and even offer help from lactation consultants.

Three ideal books to bring to camp

Three ideal books to bring to camp

These books will surely entertain kids as they spend some much-needed downtime after a full day of camp activities.

A guide to over-the-counter medication for kids

A guide to over-the-counter medication for kids

A primer on what parents should know about giving their kids medication that can be purchased without prescription.

Company creates reusable, cloth swimming diapers

Company creates reusable, cloth swimming diapers

Applecheeks has created a new diaper that babies can wear during swim time.

Top 10 baby names

Top 10 baby names

Discover the most popular baby names chosen by Quebec parents in 2010.