Leisure 2023, September

Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
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Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing

The happiness of cross-country skiing is that you practice it as much in the forest as in a city park. Charm your little ones with these wild stretches of snow to explore

Valentine's Day Crafts
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Valentine's Day Crafts

Lovely handmade gifts are valued just as much, if not more than store-bought! Invite your children to craft for Valentine's Day

Halloween crafts with scrolls
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Halloween crafts with scrolls

At Halloween, too, the famous toilet paper rolls can be used to craft with the children. Here are ten ideas for reusing them

DIY monsters
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DIY monsters

Some monsters are friendlier than others. Here are a few to tinker with the kids that won't scare anyone

10 wonderful crafts for dad
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10 wonderful crafts for dad

To mark Father's Day, here are 10 crafts that dads will be proud to bring to work or that will be useful at home

The impact of music on toddler development
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The impact of music on toddler development

No matter how old they are, music is an integral part of children's lives. The more they are exposed to it, the better their overall development

7 ways to develop rhythm
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7 ways to develop rhythm

Stimulating a sense of rhythm in a child (and an adult!) can have positive effects on their overall development. In addition, children have an innate sense of rhythm. Here are some ways to develop it

What to know before putting baby in a bicycle seat
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What to know before putting baby in a bicycle seat

One day or another, summer will eventually arrive. The rain will stop and the cold will give way to oppressive heat. In short, sooner or later, it will be time to take out the bikes and set off to attack our cycle paths

The awakening of children through music
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The awakening of children through music

Parents, babysitter, early childhood center workers, loved ones, in short, anyone in the child's immediate environment participates in his overall awakening

Ice skating
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Ice skating

Probably the most famous winter sport of our Quebec winters and also the most accessible for the whole family! Are you coming to skate?

5 craft cards to thank your teacher
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5 craft cards to thank your teacher

Teachers' week is the perfect opportunity to show our gratitude to them. Here are 5 cards you could make with your kids

10 ways to encourage children's creativity
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10 ways to encourage children's creativity

“Imagination is more important than knowledge,” Einstein said. Imagination is a great tool and above all an assurance that our child will never run out of ideas and resources

Fun science experiments with dish soap
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Fun science experiments with dish soap

Children are, of course, little scientists. Their sentences are punctuated with “why” and “how”. So let's take advantage of this breach of curiosity to do, with them, some experiments featuring dishwashing detergent

DIY a gift for his teacher
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DIY a gift for his teacher

At the end of the school year, you have to say goodbye to your teacher. A small gift to say thank you is always appropriate. Especially when unique and handmade

How to teach him to draw? 10 easy drawings for children
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How to teach him to draw? 10 easy drawings for children

Children like to make beautiful drawings, but don't always have the right technique to draw what they have in mind. Here are some examples of easy-to-make drawings

DIY Animals with Hearts
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DIY Animals with Hearts

It's crazy what you can do with construction paper, scissors and a little imagination! Here are several creations to make with toddlers for Valentine's Day

How to develop sportsmanship?
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How to develop sportsmanship?

Does your child get angry, sulky or cry foul when he loses? When he wins, he tends to make fun of his opponents and exaggeratedly puff out his chest? What if we helped him develop his sportsmanship?

Choosing the right sports activity
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Choosing the right sports activity

Before choosing a sports activity, make sure to find one that matches the child's personality so that he or she will want to participate. Here are some ideas for different types of children

Alpine skiing
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Alpine skiing

Hunting down the slopes is a great way to keep in shape while experiencing as many strong emotions as a family. And if you succumbed to alpine skiing?

Do kids and running go together?
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Do kids and running go together?

Jogging is in its heyday. Inexpensive, it can be practiced anywhere, anytime, and is gaining more and more followers of all ages. But is it safe for children? An expert gives us his opinion

Girls and Sports
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Girls and Sports

According to some research, our young girls are much less athletic than boys. We explore the reasons behind this phenomenon and we give you tips to motivate your daughters to be active

The influence of the Olympics
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The influence of the Olympics

When Sochi vibrates with the energy of the 22nd Winter Games, will children succumb to the lure of sport and dreams of surpassing themselves?

The benefits of team sports
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The benefits of team sports

Does your child play a team sport? The research is unanimous: team sports are beneficial for children, both on the playground and in their lives in general

Summer activities and sports
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Summer activities and sports

Moving in summer is essential! After months that are sometimes a little less active, we give ourselves a single mission: to play sports with the little ones. Here are some easy sports to do as a family

Ideas for making a dollhouse
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Ideas for making a dollhouse

To give children a real home for their dolls and figurines, here are some ideas for DIY houses

Quick DIY: Make a plane (a real one)
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Quick DIY: Make a plane (a real one)

Christmas is behind us and only remnants of the holiday remain. Empty boxes pile up in the garage and we impatiently await the return of recycling. However, with a little imagination, they could turn into an airplane

Making Valentine's Day Decorations
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Making Valentine's Day Decorations

Thinner than s alt dough and easier to handle than Fimo dough, this recipe can be used to make beautiful decorations with the children

Making Valentine's Day Cards
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Making Valentine's Day Cards

It's the day of love and nothing says "I love you" like a gift made with love! For Valentine's Day, here are some ideas for cards to make with the children

A day at the ski resort with a young child
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A day at the ski resort with a young child

Passionate about skiing? The time to hit the slopes has finally arrived! But what do you do when your child is a little too young to accompany you on the snowy slopes?

8 gifts to say I love you on Valentine's Day
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8 gifts to say I love you on Valentine's Day

The most beautiful gifts, or at least those that we unwrap with wet eyes and remember for a long time, are those made with love. Here are eight presents to say I love you, to make with the children

DIY artificial flowers
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DIY artificial flowers

When you don't have time to grow flowers that smell good, you can make them out of paper, cardboard and fabric with the children. Here's something to inspire you

Snow paint
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Snow paint

An ideal activity for a winter birthday or to simply enjoy winter and put some color in our white landscapes: paint for snow

Keep memories of your vacation
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Keep memories of your vacation

Since holidays don't last forever, here are some ways to capture all your memories. Great! Another activity to do with the family

Does it take talent to learn music?
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Does it take talent to learn music?

Talent or passion? Talent or intelligence? Talent or work? Is talent innate or can it be developed? To learn music, play an instrument or sing, is talent essential?

Multiple children's room
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Multiple children's room

Creative solutions to make several children live together in one room

Set up a homework corner
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Set up a homework corner

Better to get organized to make the “homework” part of the family happy hour more efficient and enjoyable. To put the odds on your side, here are the basics of setting up an inviting and functional homework area

Decor changes in children's rooms
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Decor changes in children's rooms

After decorating your future baby's room, here you are preparing to redecorate your child's room. And it won't be the last time

Colorful children's rooms
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Colorful children's rooms

A child's room is his landmark, his lair, his refuge. Since, in the whole house, this space is reserved for him, it is important to decorate it in his image and to choose the color carefully

8 beautiful baby boy bedrooms
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8 beautiful baby boy bedrooms

Are you about to decorate the room of the boy who is slowly growing inside your belly? Why not take inspiration from the latest trends to move away from the absolute classic blue?

Building a playroom
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Building a playroom

It's well known, children learn through play. Let's create a dedicated space for them to play, learn and grow