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Keeping your kids sharp for a great back-to-school start
(NC)—Parents have an important role to play in their children’s education. Going back to school is always an adjustment for kids after summer break, but making sure they eat well will help boost their energy and their brain power.
[ADVICE] Summer brain exercises
Your child’s arms will have fun this summer: fishing, flying kites, holding a baseball bat, and tossing beach balls. So will his legs: running through grass, walking on sand, kicking a soccer ball, or swimming in the pool. But how will your child’s brain stay active this summer? And why is this even important?...
[ADVICE] Engaging your kids over the summer
As summer approaches, and parents everywhere begin their annual struggle to figure out how to survive the summer with kids at home and out of school, there’s no better time than now to really look at what is best for your kids when it comes to keeping them entertained....[ADVICE] Outdoor fun close to home
You don’t need to pack an overnight bag to enjoy the outdoors this summer. There are plenty of fun summer activities for those who want to embrace the season and get away from the everyday, such as family picnics at a local park and day trips to the beach....[ADVICE] Father’s Day gifts for technophobes
Your dad doesn’t own a cell phone, use email, or purchase items online. He often sighs wistfully aloud, remembering “the way things were” and scoffing when you momentarily stop talking with him to check a text message. Your dad is a technophobe and no matter how hard you try, he doesn’t share your views on the conveniences of new gadgets and technology....[ADVICE] Make summertime learning fun!
With the school year coming to a close parents and students alike are in full-on summer planning mode. For most families, summer is far from the idyllic summer image of long lazy days spent lounging poolside for days on end. Children’s summer schedules fill up with day and sleep-away camps, lessons and team sports, activities, and groups. But regardless of how busy your child’s schedule is, be sure to make time for learning this summer!...[ADVICE] Coaches and refs are the key to kicking off soccer season
With soccer season starting to gear up across the country, lots of kids are getting ready for another exciting year playing Canada’s most popular participation sport. This is also the time for coaches to break out their practice plans....[ADVICE] Four ways to keep your kids energized
Children are regularly snacking after school, says a recent study. Although you may warn your child not to spoil his or her supper, eating small snacks between meals can actually keep your child’s energy up and prevent them from over–eating at dinnertime. Here are some healthy snacks and ideas that your children will enjoy....[ADVICE] 20 ways to move beyond ‘Mommy Burnout’
As a new mother, I definitely had my mommy meltdown moments. They snuck up on me, usually when I was endeavoring for the umpteenth time to finally get something done. That’s when my baby girl, Samantha, would start to shriek because she wanted out of her two-speed swing, or when one of our three cats would decide to hurl a hairball across the light-colored carpet, and when my lunch would explode in a muffled splat all over the inside of the microwave....[ADVICE] Separated in 2010? Tax tips for handling your taxes alone
There’s an old saying that in divorce there are three parties: the husband, the wife and the taxman. Breaking up is hard to do, but with these helpful tips from Cleo Hamel, senior tax analyst at H&R Block Canada, you can reduce the pain of dealing with the taxman. ...
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