The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is observed as a federal holiday on September 30th each year. To honour this sacred and solemn day, we have a list of gatherings, events and resources for your reference and consideration.
Asking kids out-of-the-box questions is a great way to get them thinking on their toes and really using their imaginations. These questions will help you spark dozens and dozens of …
Real parents like you share their top ways to save money on the essentials.
Start meaningful conversations with your kids by updating your bookshelves with diverse books for kids when they are young to showcase a variety of families, identities and lifestyles. We are …
Parent support groups and social programs for new parents are a great way to connect with parents in the same stage of parenthood as you are. New parents, experienced parents, …
“Where do kids eat free?” is one of the most frequently asked here at Active Parents, so we keep our list of places where kids can eat free updated! Turns …
Where Do Kids Eat Free in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and Milton? Read More »
A great big list of programs and activities to keep your kids entertained and engaged.
Summer Camps in Burlington, Hamilton and beyond are rethinking the way they offer your family camps and we’ve got the most up-to-date listings of virtual and in-person camps in Burlington, …
Looking for great ideas for Valentines that aren’t chocolate? We can help you there! Most schools ask that, in order to control allergens and the sugar intake, kids do not …
Chantale, a new mom, is sharing her favourite apps for new parents to help make your transition to a new parent a simple and joyful one.
Great local restaurants and caterers who offer pre-made Christmas Dinners.
Shop Canadian and give them a gift that keeps on giving all year long!
Here’s Santa’s address and important dates for writing to him in 2021
Stay safe and stay cool during an extreme alert with these cooling centres in Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville.
Burlington Public Library is offering a variety of ways to make good use of your library card. Here’s a look at what you can do from home.
Looking to buy some cloth face masks in Burlington, Oakville and Hamilton? Here are local businesses and sewists making and selling cloth masks.
If you’ve been cleaning and purging your no-longer-loved items, we know exactly where to take your goods to donate them in the Hamilton and Burlington areas. Let’s give those pieces …
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This past year has been one for the history books, so why not help your kids remember it with their own COVID-19 Printable Time Capsule? We’ve gathered some great printable …
Virtual school means virtual recess – but instead of having a big schoolyard to play in with their friends, our kids need to get some fresh air on their own. …
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I’m so thankful for our libraries and bookstores who will be helping me expand on the important conversations surrounding race and racism at home with my kids. Here are …
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If staying close to home while still getting your daily fresh air physical activity has lost its lustre, we are giving you 5 new ways to make your neighbourhood walks …
Giving back isn’t easy during a pandemic, but we found new and much-needed ways to make a difference in our community during this time of crisis.
Who would have ever thought we would be planning birthday parties without a gathering? Not me. But with a birthday to celebrate at the end of April, we sat down …
These are the “Would You Rather” questions for kids I’ve been asking my girls live on our Virtual Pajama Parties on Facebook. You asked for our list, and here it …
Business has changed overnight, and we know how to keep you top of mind with customers while showing you’re in touch with the current climate. We can get through this …
