By Abby Quillen Biking is an unbeatable way to get around town. With the annual cost of car ownership and maintenance estimated at $8,698 a year, traveling by bike can save families big bucks.1 It’s also associated with better overall ...
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You are not alone if you struggle to get sunscreen on your kids every summer. As parents we recognize the importance of sun protection, but sometimes the last thing our kids want to do is sit still long enough to ...
Read More »How To Get Your Kids Geared Up For Camping
Did you know that a whopping 62% of Canadians say they are planning to camp this summer? No wonder. Enthusiasts insist that vacations in the great outdoors are a great way to make memories that will last a lifetime even ...
Read More »How To Keep An Eye On Your Kids’ Social Media Accounts
The Internet is more accessible than ever, with smartphones, tablets, and other devices finding their way into younger and younger hands. With this accessibility come threats to our kids we would be folly to ignore. Did you know that more ...
Read More »How To Grow A Great Big Graduation Nation
Each year, thousands of Canadians drop out of high school and this number is especially high for youth in low-income communities. Although the average high school dropout rate is low (7 to 13 per cent), this number skyrockets to up ...
Read More »Keep Your Child’s Vaccinations Up-to-date
(NC) As part of National Immunization Awareness Week which runs April 25th to the 29th, Ontario’s public health doctor is reminding parents to keep their children’s vaccinations current. “Delaying or refusing certain vaccines increases the risk of disease,” says Dr. ...
Read More »4 Ways For Parents To Stop Cyberbullying
(NC) Did you know that 42 per cent of Canadian youth have been targets of cyberbullying? A joint study by child safety organizations MediaSmarts, PrevNet, and Telus also found that 60 per cent of youth online have witnessed bullying attacks. ...
Read More »Make Family Time An Active Affair
(NC) Setting a regular night for a family dinner is a great way to stay connected. However, if you and your children are spending too much time on screens, scheduling a weekly family physical activity is an equally effective way ...
Read More »How Education Changes Lives
(NC) Education is one of the most important investments a county can make both in its people and its future. Not only does it give people critical skills and tools to better provide for themselves and create opportunities for a ...
Read More »Continuous Learning Is A Must When Working With Children
(NC) Are you a parent looking into childcare options for your little one? This year, you can expect the educators working with your young children to be engaged in ongoing learning as a requirement to maintain their certificate to practise ...
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