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The author with his daughter, Daniela, as a toddler. Before my daughter Daniela’s freshman year in college, as her mother was growing weaker from the lung cancer that would soon leave her housebound, I treated her to a cappuccino at her favourite coffeehouse. It was rainy and chilly, a week before Thanksgiving. As she sipped solemnly from her cup, I wanted to reassure her.  “You’ll always be able to count on me,” I said. “I’ll be there for you like I’ve always been.” Her eyes locked on me coldly, and she snapped back, “You’ve never been there for me, Dad....

Parenting a strong-willed child? Read on. If your child is strong-willed you might find yourself facing multiple losing battles on a daily basis. All of a sudden you find yourself reasoning with this tiny person over the most ridiculous (in your eyes) things such as whether they should put a hat on, which they absolutely definitely do not want to do because they’re not done playing. You might ask them to leave the park but they’re determined to finish what they were doing and suddenly a full-on meltdown ensues. You watch them play with others and see they’re always the...

Vendor: RAINCOAST Type: Books Price: 14.99 Learn with your toddler all about our amazing planet, Earth, and the things we can do to make it more healthy, sustainable, and even more beautiful. An engaging collection of illustrations teaching children all about the amazing planet we live on and the things we can do to make Earth more healthy, sustainable, and even more beautiful. Have fun reading with your child as you come across letters such as these: A for activist, C for compost, E for energy, and O for oxygen. Author: Greg Paprocki. Board book. 1+ years.

Vendor: HAPE Type: Music Price: 67.99 With the delicate touch of her little fingers, Baby Einstein and Hape’s Magic Touch Piano will let baby create thousands of different songs. Made from wood, this piano toy features magic touch technology – no buttons or keys needed! Two modes of play give your toddler the ability to make their own music or play along with classic melodies. Giving your baby toys that make music helps them tune into different rhythmic patterns and sounds at a young age. This musical development toy comes with 3 sheets of music. They’ll practice colour coordination by matching the...

Vendor: HAPE Type: Infant & Toddler Price: 30.99 Four sturdy suction cups secure the solid wooden base of this early learner maze to virtually any smooth surface. The simple loops and colourful curves engage the eyes and stimulate interactive play. Nesting beads demonstrate the concept of "inside/outside" and offer peek-a-boo fun. Promotes fine motor skills and encourages problem solving and and understanding of cause and effect. 6+ months.