Mother’s day is upon us, and leading up to it we have once again partnered with our friends at WeeSleep and are giving away a brand new Grey Penguin Sleep bag. With our bags and their toddler sleep knowledge, we are confident that Wee can provide you with every thing you need to get our...
A Wee Urban Guest Blog from Melissa Stevens! Raising a child may be the most fulfilling process a human can experience, but it is truly based on a bittersweet mixture of events and emotions. Of course, the bitter part emerges from all the worries and anxiety that being responsible for another (helpless) human being can...
This past weekend was crazy! The International centre at Highway 427 and Airport Road was packed with new families looking to learn and find brands that would make their new child’s first couple years the best that they could be. Wee Urban was there, and not only did our show go well, we also...
Families are a unit and they function the best when everyone is working toward the same goal. Even though your children require you to care for them, that doesn’t mean they are entirely helpless (although some kids end up that way). Use these tips to give your kids some responsibilities around the home. 1. Give...
When it comes to a playroom, you want to make it the best possible play area for your child, while also getting good deals on the toys and furniture you use for it. Luckily, Ikea is packed to the walls with modern, quality furniture that you can get for a very reasonable price. Plus, playrooms...
Arts and crafts projects are a great idea for kids for many reasons: it allows for creative thinking, it’s a good way to keep kids busy, and it’s a self-esteem booster when they have completed an awesome craft of their own. Fall is the perfect time of year for arts and crafts as well. The...
We can’t help our kids grow by solving all of their problems and making all of their choices for them. It would be great if they lived in a perfect environment where nothing harmed them, but that isn’t how the real world operates. It’s important that we instill strong senses of independence in our kids...
We learn best when our senses are involved, so it’s no surprised that experimenting with sight, taste, tough, sound and smell is an excellent way for babies to learn. This is called “sensory play.” To help babies better understand the world, we want to give them opportunities to discover by stimulating their senses. Here are...
In your quest to adopt a healthy, green lifestyle, you’ll have to pass your environmentally-friendly skills on to your family. It can be tough to teach your small children abstract concepts, like why they should be protecting the environment, but it’s worth it to build lifelong habits. If you like your home and the products...
It can happen quickly. You let your child sleep in your room one night since they can’t fall asleep, and now they are sleeping in your room more than they are sleeping in their own. Once this happens, it can be hard to get your child to go back and sleep in their own room....
Teaching your kids to recycle is a great starting point for teaching them how to take care of the environment. Recycling is really easy once you create a routine. The more you make recycling fun, the more likely your kids will be to take part. Here are six ideas for teaching your kids to recycle:...
As a parent, one of the most rewarding moments is when your children being to speak. Finally you’ll be able to communicate on a higher level. Instead of guessing your child’s needs and wants, you’ll be able to ask directly. Use these facts and tips to understand your child’s speech development and help them learn...