10 tips to help your elementary child study
Helping your child study effectively for tests is vitally important in the elementary years. When the groundwork for good habits is set
Burlington Twins fun for family
Take your kids to see great baseball at Nelson Park in Burlington, home to the Burlington Twins
Get the robot to do it
When we were children and watched “The Jetsons” on TV, audiences were introduced to a series of electronic gizmos and gadgets that made life easier for humans
How to stay sane as a new mom
Just about the time in your pregnancy you were starting to enjoy the attention and getting used to letting other people do things for you (like give you their seat on the train or let you off the hook for
Preparing for the First-Time Camp Experience
Is this the summer that your child will attend an overnight camp for the first time? Here are some things to consider:
French School Kids Perform Higher Than Average
Many Canadians would be surprised to learn that Ontario is home to Canada’s largest francophone community outside of Quebec
The importance of teaching conflict resolution
Children are never too young to start working on developing, and fine-tuning, their interpersonal conflict strategies
Set the example of a healthy eating style
Good eating habits that start in childhood can carry on throughout life. When children are young, teach them the importance of eating balanced meals, choosing nutritious foods and staying physically active. This can help them achieve a p
Disney Dazzles Families
Visit Disneyland in California, instead of Walt Disney World in Florida and you could save hundreds of dollars on airfare. The newly launched Air Canada route to Orange County/John Wayne airport is only $558 during Family Week (February 20-
New indoor soccer facility
Players Paradise Sports Complex in Stoney Creek is a new indoor sports facility with world-class amenities and programs
The Wheel of Success
Ahhhh, January, the month that holds within it the promise for new beginnings. Just like the skier at the top of a hill who stops to ponder the best path to take, our kids also benefit from periodic reflection –
Shop stree-free for kids this holiday with a wish list
Holiday shopping is fun, but can be stressful if you don’t know what you should get that special someone. Whether you are looking for gift ideas for your nieces or nephews, grandchildren or children, or want your child to receive
How to protect your baby’s skin during colder months
Most parents take extra precaution with their baby’s skin in the summer, but don’t realize that it is equally important to protect baby’s skin during the colder months
How infant speech develops
During the past year the Oral Dynamics Lab at the University of Toronto has been doing research with more than 125 babies on infant speech development. Their study investigates how babies use information on speech that they see and hear
Keep Kid’s Needs in Mind When Christmas Shopping
In a perfect world, holiday shopping would take place free from crowds
How to teach gratitude
Many parents fear their child will grow up to be spoiled. Sometimes it’s easier to give in to a child’s demands than to hear the whining, crying, and complaining. But children who always get what they want grow up with
