The Spring/Summer issue of LocalParent magazine is packed with timely parenting articles as well as fun family friendly ideas your whole family will enjoy this summer.

Inside you will find:

Coaching Your Teen Driver
Sleep Baby Sleep
How to Build a Bat Box 
Special Needs Camps 
Celebrating Canada 150 
Fathering: Lessons from a Toddler
Boys Online:Mitigating the influence of media on boys.
Rockhounding: Make rock and mineral collecting a family affair this summer.

The winter issue of LocalParent has something for all parents, no matter the age of your children.

Inside you will find:

Which Soothers & Teethers are Safe?
Single Parent or Superhero?
Health: Tummy Troubles
Working from Home
Camp Counselor
Winter Fun: Snow Snakes!
Great Reads

LocalParent has put together an issue full of holiday cheer.

Inside you will find:

CRAFT Pinecone Owl Ornaments
HOLIDAYS 12 Days of Giving
GIFTS 2016 Toy Guide
FATHERING Bundled-Up Fun
ACTIVITIES The Jigsaw Puzzle
RECIPES Christmas Classics
The Smart Parent’s Guide to Smart Toys
The Gift of Fond Memories
And more 

Enjoy!

The October/November 2016 issue is full of articles for all stages of parenting.

Inside you will find:

FATHERING: Learning to Play With a Toddler
HEALTH: Germ FIGHTERS
RECIPES: Delicious Dinners — Without the Meat
HOBBIES: A Knack for Knitting
PROFILE: A Kidful of Kindness 
MiNDFUL PARENTING:  5 Myths Debunked
The Strength of Boys
Attitude is Everything
Yogi Kids

The August/September 2016 issue has plenty of information to get you ready for the new school year and so much more.

Inside you will find:

LITERACY:  Spelling Success
NUTRITION:  Back to School Snacks
HARVEST TIME:  Apple Picking
BABIES:  Skin to Skin Care:7 Benefits 
Therapy Dogs Lend an Ear 
The Buddy Bench 
 

The first time I saw a mini library on a street in my local town, I was captivated. I marvel at how families are flocking to these charming book boxes for surprise finds, and the incredible sense of community they foster. 
You can read about the benefits of local little libraries in this issue. Perhaps you’ll be inspired to build one on your property or seek them out in your neighbourhood. 
If you’re looking for things to do this summer just check out our article, Family Fun in the Sun, for 18 great ways to while away a summer day. Hint: one of those ideas is strawberry picking! And we have three fantastic recipes featuring this delicious fruit for you to try. 
We also have food for thought: insightful articles on raising bilingual kids and parents’ cell phone use that may alter your approach to these matters.
So find some time for yourself this summer for a good read on the porch or hammock.

The April/May 2016 issue of LocalParent is full of articles that  celebrate family, nature, health, community and more. Enjoy!

Inside you will find:
CRAFT: How to Build a Bat Box
NATURE: Bug Love  
COMMUNITY: When Your Child is Seriously Ill 
 SUMMER: Choosing a Day Camp
 FATHERING: Exploring at the Speed of Life 
HEALTH: First Time at the Dentist
INFANTS: Sharing Breastmilk
RECIPES: Hooked on Fish

The February/March  2016  issue of LocalParent celebrates the joys of winter both indoors and out. 

Inside you will find:

Small Puppets = Big Fun 
Money: When Tragedy Strikes 
 Fathering: Forget about the Joneses  
 Baby Development: Peek-a-Boo! 
Sweet Memories: Making Maple Syrup 
Snow Books
Top 8 nightmare triggers
8 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues 

Welcome to our holiday issue of LocalParent. In this issue you will find:
Family Ice Fishing
Best Ever Holiday Pics
Recipes: A Trifle Indulgence
Pet Stress Relief
Fathering: Traditions Are Born
Grief over the Holidays  
Students Take the Stage
The Best Board Games for Christmas
Plus  recipes, calendar of events and resources for local parents

This issue of LocalParent focuses on the power of mindful parenting. We explore this new approach to parenting through articles and resources that discuss all of its facets and the rewards it can bring. In this issue you will find:
Mindful Parenting, A powerful, new approach to dealing with day-to-day frustrations. 
Practising Gratitude
Mindful Moments for Busy Kids 
Mindful Family Resources
Plus,
Daddy/Baby Mojo 
Winter Squash Recipes
Mothering Yourself Too
2015 Toy Guide
A Family Walk in the Woods

Our August/September issue is full of ideas to get you ready for the new school year and more. Inside you will find:
8 Benefits of a Birth Doula
Back to School Gear Infant Sleep Machines
Calming Back- to-School Jitters 
Fathering: It Ain’t All Sunshine
Summer Salads
Taking Care of Baby Teeth
Plus Calendar of Events and Resources for local parents

Get ready for the  summer season  with our June/July issue. 
Inside you will find:
Trees & Wellbeing: Tree therapy just may be the cure for what ails you.
Backyard Pan Am Games:  A fun, kid-friendly way to celebrate the Games.
Summer Beach Gear:  Heading to the beach? Before you go, check out these 10 must-have items for kids and families!
Daddy/Baby Bond 
Ice Pops: Summer’s Coolest Treat
Summer Camp: Homesick Blues
Staying Safe in the Sun
Plus  Recipes, Calendar of Events and Resources for local parents

Check out this issue for lots of great articles. 
Raising Twins: Moms who have survived the first 12 months with twins share their best advice.
Party for the Planet: Earth Day parties that pay it forward.
Cool Spring Rain Gear: Rainy days are coming, so we’ve rounded up our favourite wet weather essentials. 
Making Transitions Work
Fathering: The Early Days
Keeping Kids Fit
Mud --The New Kids Medicine
GREEN Inspiration
Plus, Recipes, Calendar of Events and Resources for local parents!

Pick up the February/March issue of Local Parent for great ways to have fun. Use our secret formula to make beautiful Frozen Bubbles outside that crystallize before your kids’ eyes. Or head them to the kitchen and make up a batch of easy, but yummy cinnamon rolls or pretzels.
 While the kids play with bread dough, mom can check our super roundup of slow cookers,  tips on choosing the right dog for your family or how to create a healthy room for your new baby.

We’ve devoted this issue to ways to nurture the family bond during this busy time.
First up is an article on “5 Ways to Stay Connected” with tips on how to avoid the stress, crankiness and tears that often accompany the seasonal excitement. Next, you’ll find all the intriguing facts you need to start a lively conversation with your kids about the origins of holiday trappings in the article, “A Brief History of Christmas Traditions.” 
Then steer your family into the kitchen and have fun making and sampling our 7 “Homemade Food Gifts” with which to surprise friends and relations. Plus, we’ve got six great suggestions on how to have a “Happy Family-Friendly New Year.”  
Be sure to check out the rest of the issue as well as LocalParent.ca for even more ways to promote family togetherness.

Fall Awaits

Autumn has arrived and beckons us outside to make the most of this glorious season. If you are looking for engaging ways to get your family out of doors, check out the article ‘Fall Into Nature’. It’s filled with great activities that will capture your kids’ imagination and help them understand how nature prepares for winter.

There’s a lot more fun to be had in these pages, including tips for playing with baby and Halloween makeup ideas. We hope to inspire you and your family to enjoy time together this fall. 

And we want to help you prepare for the changing seasons. You’ll find out how to get your car ready for winter, ideas to help your children save for holiday spending, and our 2014 Holiday Toy Guide to give you a head start on your own list.

Enjoy!

Summer Fun/ Back to School 
The end of summer is drawing near, but there's still lots of fun to be had. The August/September issue of LocalParent Durham  is a practical, fun guide to backyard camping, easy instructions for making a twirling windsock, how to get kids entries ready for the Fall Fair, and much more.
This issue will also help you get ready for Back to School. We've got the latest lunch gear and accessories,  plus our favourite back to school recipes. We also share some great tips on how to help with homework, without doing it yourself! 

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