Miss Teen Oakville is inspiration to all
Molly Burke, 15, sees what kind of effect she can have on the world far beyond what her physical vision allows.
Burke is Miss Teen Oakville and has retinitis pigmentosa, a disease that has caused her to progressively lose
Prepare for your child’s summer camp
Okay, so you’re probably read all the articles about preparing your child for overnight camp: how to choose the right camp, minimize homesickness, blah, blah, blah. And though all this sensible reading, there’s a nagging thought that ju
New technology for Internet safety
The Internet is a vast swath of cyperspace, and it doesn’t take much for your kids to get caught up in it. The problem, of course, is that it’s hard to keep track of everything they do online, which makes
Celebrating Earth Hour as a family
Earth Hour is a global lights out phenomenon, led by WWF (World Wildlife Fund) to demonstrate that individual action is important and adds up to make a big difference. To date, a record 900 cities and towns in 75 countries
Paint Zoo exhibit green
If you aren’t too familiar with Macaques, you might think the Toronto Zoo’s Green Macaque project refers to the colour of the animals. The lion-tailed macaques actually have a dark coat with a flowing blonde mane and beard. What’s gre
Camp prep 101: How to pack
The excitement and anticipation of camp is on your mind throughout the winter!
Some campers even have a countdown on the calendar at home! How many days left till camp?
Big happy familiy
If you’ve been to a wedding where a relative has set a napkin on fire, or are so desperate for an excuse to leave an awkward family gathering that you’ve actually told people you had to head off for a
Children Who Make a Change
Children, with their strong sense of right and wrong, are often troubled by the unfairness life seems to mete out to children in developing countries. In the past decade, a surprising number of children, for example, Craig Kielburger, have
Call on the kids for spring cleaning
When it comes to spring cleaning, people tend to fall into one of two camps: those who are genuinely enthusiastic about clearing away a wi
OSC breaks out special shows for March Break
Ontario Science Centre — Along with the usual exhibits and films, the Science Centre is bringing in some special shows for the week of March Break. They include Fizzical Fizzicks, the traveling troupe, who have a
Time control
What is often one of the biggest differences between good and average students? Time management skills. And with most families' schedules filling up quicker than ever with school, sports, and social obligations, effective time management ha
Winter is welcome at Bayview Wildwood Resort
Winter in Ontario’s Muskoka area is a season of skating on a lake, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, snowmobiling, hiking, hockey and snow golf. It’s a long list and one that might take the season to get through unless you he
Have the money talk with your children
"The money talk." It may be one of the most important conversations you ever have with
your children, but many families aren't sure how to approach the subject and what precisely they should be discussing. Here’s how to s
Jack’s House and Emperor’s Threads on stage
The House That Jack Built (Suitcase Theatre/Church of the Redeemer) — Puppetry, masks, songs and live actors take a simple nursery rhyme and turn it into a lively musical tale for kids from ages three and u
The birthday party makeover
A children's birthday party doesn't have to mean gifts galore, loot bags full of goodies, and enough wrapping paper and packaging to fill your family's recycling bin and trash can to overflowing. There are all kinds of things you can
Rough and tumble kids’ reality show
In the Real World (YTV) — We’ve already had a reality TV show a la American Idol on Canadian TV (The Next Star), and now Apartment 11 Productions has put together a show in the style of Th
Freedom from bullying
Once young girls have become victims of bullying, it can be difficult for them to escape from the role of victim. That's the key finding to emerge from a study published in the December 2, 2008, edition of the British
Love your heart, take these steps during Heart Month
While February, Heart Month, brings to mind thoughts of Valentine’s Day and images of hearts and love, the heart is much more than a symbol.
Coming-of-age books for older readers
Looking back we can all spot choices that changed our lives. Books for older readers often deal with the coming-of-age moments that dot the universal journey from childhood to maturity.
Marthe Jocelyn has written with great panache a
