How to Make a Halloween Costume Work Over a Winter Coat
The four things we tell parents every October: costume over the coat, boots instead of costume shoes, a balaclava under the hood, and a bag with...
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Real-life tips from one mom to another: sleep, dressing little ones for Edmonton winters, school lunches and more.
Mittens or Gloves for Kids? What Actually Works in an Edmonton Winter
Mittens beat gloves for young children, and the cuff goes inside the sleeve. Two things we explain at the counter every October, plus a thirty-second fit...
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Why Kids' Cheeks Get Chapped in the Fall (and What Actually Helps)
Five things that help when kids' cheeks, hands and mouths go dry in October — and why the timing matters more than which cream you buy.
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How Many Winters Should a Kids' Snowsuit Last?
Three ways a well-made kids' snowsuit earns a second and third winter — it grows with them, it survives being handed down, or you buy it...
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How to Tell if a Kids' Snowsuit Actually Fits
Two quick checks that tell you whether a kids' snowsuit fits — the sleeve, and the seam across the seat — plus why you size up...
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