NC – Every parent knows the constant challenge of trying to clothe growing kids – especially as the seasons change. You finally assemble a basic wardrobe, and suddenly the clothes are too hot or too cold. Add style-conscious older kids ...
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NC – Good oral health is essential to total health and well-being at any age. Help your children to develop daily oral hygiene habits that will give them something to smile about. Here are some helpful tips: Children ages 3–6: ...
Read More »The High Cost Of Raising Kids
By Carla Hindman, Director of Financial Education, Visa Canada The idea of what it costs to raise a child has been hotly debated in Canada in the past year. While some estimates have suggested $15,000 – $20,000 annually, last summer ...
Read More »Five Tips For Better Conversations With Kids
By Linda Nguyen NC – If you are a parent, you probably understand the value of maintaining open communication with your kids. But getting there is not always easy – for parents, or for kids themselves. “There are a lot ...
Read More »Understanding Meningococcal Disease – Guide For Parents
NC – When it comes to health, being in the ‘age of information’ trying to determine what you need to know to keep your family healthy can be overwhelming. Meningococcal disease is a complex illness and can be confusing to ...
Read More »Help Improve Child Safety In The Home
NC – Safety is a concern for everyone, especially parents. An important part of raising children is careful supervision of their activities in the home. Parents need to be aware of their children’s surroundings at all times in order to ...
Read More »Potty Training Tips For Parents
NC – As every parent knows, potty training can be a challenge. While some children might learn faster than others, it can still be difficult to start the process. Sheri McDonald, a parenting expert from the Kandoo cleansing brand offers ...
Read More »Keep Your Children Safe Online
NC – Children grow up fast. Sometimes it feels like yesterday when junior just learned to crawl, and today he or she is going online to check out the latest homework assignment or chat with a friend through a new ...
Read More »Are We Lazy In Our Approach To Educating Boys?
They Have Fundamentally Different Learning Patterns, Says Pioneering Expert; Uncovers Secrets & Offers Tips The problem of boys in education is not a new one – data has been mounting for many years that our sons are simply falling behind ...
Read More »Costs That Parents Didn’t See Coming
NC – Raising a child is full of surprises, including unexpected expenses. Recent research by TD Canada Trust found the top five costs parents say they didn’t prepare for are sports and extracurricular programs (30%), education (27%), vacations and/or summer ...
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