July 9-15 (Toronto)

After the first week of summer, I'm already feeling it.

I made a decision this year: no 8 weeks of camp. A few days here and there — like the half day bike camp I just signed them up for (keep scrolling for your $50 discount code!) — that's the balance I'm going for. But the tension between showing up for your kids and showing up professionally is very real.

We live in a strange season of life. Our children's early years land right in the middle of our peak professional ones. There's no clean answer. But I think the goal is just having the clarity (and gift) to choose.

This summer, I'm choosing connection. Eight weeks. I already made the call. Now I just have to live it.

The semi-finals are here! Watch parties are happening across the city all week — from Nathan Phillips Square to Evergreen Brick Works to your local library. Keep scrolling to find one near you.

What Toronto is Talking About

Pedaldheads Bike Camp — Exclusive Reader Discount: $50 Off 🚴
I just signed my 4 and 6 year old up for Pedalheads bike camp this summer! They've been teaching kids to ride since 1996, now running across Toronto. Full-day or half-day options, small classes, expert coaches — wobbly to confident in a week. Readers get $50 off any program 👉 Claim your discount details!

🍁 Canada Strong Pass
Canadians can enjoy free or discounted admission to national parks, national museums for children, free VIA Rail travel for kids, and more from June 19 to September 7, 2026.

🔨 Home Depot Build a Rocket Game – Registration Opens July 13th
Registration for Home Depot's August 8th Kids Workshop opens Monday, July 13th at 10:30am. Open to ages 5–12 at all Home Depot locations — register early, spots go fast!

📚 Indigo Summer Play Days
Indigo Summer Play Days is back with a different fun theme every Saturday. Spaces are limited — reserve in advance.

Noticing changes in your child’s energy, appetite or mood? These can be signs of low iron, especially if your kiddo isn’t getting enough from everyday foods.

Iron helps deliver oxygen throughout the body, supporting energy levels and healthy growth and development.

Orange Naturals Kids Liquid Iron is made for growing kids and busy days. This easy-to-take liquid absorbs easily and is gentle on little tummies, offering 10 mg of elemental iron per dose. Safe for kids ages 1+ with a natural green apple flavour. What do kids think of the flavour? We put it to the test!

Find us locally at Fortinos, or grab yours on sale for a limited time from orangenaturals.com!

Now Enrolling for Fall 2026

📍 18 Four Seasons Place, Suite 200, Etobicoke

A new school year, a new adventure — Fall enrollment is now open! 🍂 At Petite Luminaries Montessori in Etobicoke, children aged 18 months to 6 years thrive in a nurturing, hands-on environment built around curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.

Our programs — Toddler, Casa, and Half-Day — are enriched with experiences you won't find everywhere. Children explore French through songs, stories, and everyday conversation. They discover nature through hands-on gardening. They express themselves through music and movement built right into every day.

With experienced educators, a low child-to-educator ratio, and extended care available from 7AM–6PM, Petite Luminaries is where little learners truly shine.

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