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DDSB and Best Start Open Two Parent and Family Literacy Hubs in Oshawa
Two Official Openings in October
[NEWS] YORK-DURHAM RAILWAY FAMILY HALLOWEEN TRAINS
With ghosts and ghouls about, the Greater Toronto Area’s only tourist railway is running more of its popular family Halloween trains this season. ...
[ADVICE] Instilling Responsibility in Today’s Children
If you find that disciplining your children and fostering a sense of responsibility in them is stressful or unsuccessful, the use of traditional parenting approaches may be the problem. Why? Because traditional parenting approaches, including using lectures, rewards, and punishments, rely on external motivators to change the child’s behavior and aim to obtain obedience and compliance. But telling young people what to do, rewarding them if they do as expected, and threatening or punishing them if they don’t are counterproductive, increase stress, and diminish strong parent/child relationships. ...
[NEWS] A better school year starts now!
When it comes to back-to-school prep, getting kids ready to head back to the classroom involves more than just new school supplies and an updated wardrobe. Kids need to get mentally psyched up for the return to the classroom....
[NEWS] Preventing and coping with online extortion
In an age of immediate gratification, the Internet and Photoshop it was only a matter of time before parents had to speak in hushed tones to their teens about “sextortion”. Splashed across the news and linked to many headlines, it is the latest trend in bullying among teens. It was inevitable that the number of sextortion cases reaching the public’s attention would climb as the spread of ‘sexting’ and provocative webcam sessions continues unabated....[NEWS] Don’t make these back-to-school mistakes!
It’s just as important for parents to be prepared for the new school year as their children. Being in the right frame of mind when the school bells ring will help parents make smart, supportive decisions that can help their children find success. However, even the most experienced parents can make mistakes....[NEWS] Beat back-to-school stress
(NC)—Making new friends. Dealing with homework. Fitting in. Back to school can be stressful for kids. Here are a few ways to keep them calm ...[NEWS] CALLING ALL ASPIRING FASHIONISTAS!
Pickering Town Centre presents its back-to-school Style Lounge featuring a special appearance by Canada’s Next Top Model Cycle 2 contestant, Gina Guimont ...[NEWS] Surviving back to school shopping
(NC)—From toddlers to tweens, back-to-school shopping with the younger kids can be a battle – but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re prepping them ...
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