Quarantine Diaries, Kids And Lockdowns | Parenting To Go https://www.parentingtogo.ca/category/rants-and-ramblings/quarantine-diaries/ Maintaining the pre-baby lifestyle post kids Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:46:56 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 Things to do with Kids | Kids Activities for April Break https://www.parentingtogo.ca/things-to-do-with-kids-activities/ https://www.parentingtogo.ca/things-to-do-with-kids-activities/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:10:29 +0000 https://www.parentingtogo.ca/?p=26189 With spring break around the corner, many of us are scrambling to think of ways to entertain our kids. We're sharing some fun ideas that have worked for us in the past and I promise you, there will be smiles!

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Flying to Dubai during Covid https://www.parentingtogo.ca/flying-to-dubai-during-covid/ https://www.parentingtogo.ca/flying-to-dubai-during-covid/#comments Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:13:58 +0000 https://www.parentingtogo.ca/?p=27307 The world seemed slightly safer when we decided to travel to Dubai and back again last month. However, I do remember how nervous we were to embark on our first international flight since the start of the pandemic and how I was in disbelief that we’d actually get to see my grandmother and aunt. December

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Hosting a PROPER Physically Distanced Party https://www.parentingtogo.ca/physically-distanced-party-tips/ https://www.parentingtogo.ca/physically-distanced-party-tips/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2020 16:29:40 +0000 https://www.parentingtogo.ca/?p=25658 As I write this our COVID cases in Ontario are on the rise and higher than ever before. In recent weeks via the magic of social media, I’ve seen many in-person gatherings and parties taking place that has me shaking my head. I know that we all want to see friends and loved ones outside

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Outdoor Summer Fun | Small Backyards and Terraces https://www.parentingtogo.ca/outdoor-summer-fun-small-backyards-and-terraces/ https://www.parentingtogo.ca/outdoor-summer-fun-small-backyards-and-terraces/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:26:38 +0000 https://www.parentingtogo.ca/?p=25295 If you’re looking for some ideas to entertain your young kids this summer while you attempt to do some work, I have some ideas for you. For those lucky enough to have a small condo terrace or backyard these ideas are for you! Unfortunately for us, our downtown Toronto apartment does not have a private

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Easy Rainbow Donuts https://www.parentingtogo.ca/easy-rainbow-donuts/ https://www.parentingtogo.ca/easy-rainbow-donuts/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:34:36 +0000 https://www.parentingtogo.ca/?p=25234 The kids have a huge love for all things rainbow in general and this month when Akira’s teacher asked to share her favourite flag with the class, Akira chose the Pride Flag. Since it is Pride month we came up with some easy fried rainbow donuts to kick things off. The donuts use the same

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Virtual Party Games | Tried and Tested for Game Nights https://www.parentingtogo.ca/virtual-party-games-tried-and-tested-for-game-nights/ https://www.parentingtogo.ca/virtual-party-games-tried-and-tested-for-game-nights/#comments Sun, 10 May 2020 18:38:48 +0000 https://www.parentingtogo.ca/?p=25110 Our weekends have become predictable since we started our isolation but I count down to them with glee because it’s a time for us to re-connect with friends and ignore the kids. Just like we did pre-COVID. While we can’t host friends in our homes, we can still hang out into the wee hours of

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Being Silly With Your Kids https://www.parentingtogo.ca/being-silly-with-your-kids/ https://www.parentingtogo.ca/being-silly-with-your-kids/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:07:17 +0000 https://www.parentingtogo.ca/?p=25023 It has officially been a month since we started our quarantine!!! Traditionally it has been Chris’ role to do outdoor activities and goof around with the kids while I’m usually getting dinner ready or dealing with something or another. I’ve always preferred to take the backseat when it came to being silly with the kids.

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Learning About Canada with Kids https://www.parentingtogo.ca/learning-about-canada-with-kids/ https://www.parentingtogo.ca/learning-about-canada-with-kids/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:50:57 +0000 https://www.parentingtogo.ca/?p=24962 Oh Canada! The kids were born here in Canada and this is the country we currently call home. Apollo asked if we could share some Canadian facts with our online friends and so this one is all about things kids can learn about Canada. Parents might be surprised by some of the Canadian inventions too!

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Learning About Puerto Rico with Kids https://www.parentingtogo.ca/learning-about-puerto-rico-with-kids/ https://www.parentingtogo.ca/learning-about-puerto-rico-with-kids/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2020 17:28:54 +0000 https://www.parentingtogo.ca/?p=24956 Puerto Rico is where we spent our March Break last year and it’s one of our favourite travel memories. We thought we’d have some fun on Friday but re-living those memories and sharing some science lessons we learned during that trip!                     Let’s Talk About Puerto

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Condobound in Toronto – Week 2 Plans https://www.parentingtogo.ca/condobound-in-toronto-week-2-plans/ https://www.parentingtogo.ca/condobound-in-toronto-week-2-plans/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:28:56 +0000 https://www.parentingtogo.ca/?p=24943 We survived our first week you guys!!! I was actually surprised by how busy I am now with everyone at home. My work has definitely slowed down dramatically and I assumed I’d have a chance to sneak away and catch up on my TV shows during the week day, but that has been impossible. We

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