This year, it’s about time management

There’s an old saying that when it comes to parenting children, the days are long but the years are short. But doesn’t it seem sometimes

Events in Durham Region for January

January 21, 2012 South Pickering Senior’s Robbie Burns Dance This dance is for the members of the South Pickering Seniors Club, and takes place at the East Shore Community Centre at 6:00 pm. For more information contact the South Pickering Seniors Club at 905.420.5049....

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Are non-stop activities enriching or exhausting?

We all want our kids to have as many opportunities and great experiences as possible. But does any of this sound familiar? Your children spend much of their time talking to the back of your head as you race them from one extra-curricular activity to the next. At least three times a week, your family scarfs down dinner in the back seat between hockey practice and violin lessons. You can’t honestly remember the last time your family had absolutely nowhere to be at any given hour. ...

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Your kids will have a blast at KidsZone

Kids Zone Family Fun Centre is open in Whitby to children ages two to 16 years. They provide various programs and events that can keep any child entertained for hours. For over 16 years, Kids Zone has been the largest indoor playground in Durham, with over 12,000 square feet of space. ...

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Extra curriculars: How much say should your child have?

By now, your child has likely chosen and settled into extra curricular activities that many fill their after school and weekend hours with. My 12 year old, Chloe’s choice, is a no brainer. She’d dance every night of the week if she could. Each year she adds another class to her repertoire and hasn’t tired of it over the past five years. I don’t care if she ever auditions for ‘So you think you can dance.’ I’m just happy that she loves dancing in a non competitive environment with many of her school friends and that she’s developed the confidence to perform in front of an audience at the end of the year recital. ...

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