15 things to do under $15
By Danielle Harder
Summer is supposed to be fun, but sometimes that fun can empty your wallet. With that in mind, we've found 15 things to do with your kids in Durham Region this summer, all for under $15!
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Cultural crashcourse
A parent's guide to navigating cultures and religions
By Danielle Harder
It's common these days for children to have friends from different cultures or faiths. This, of course, opens the doors for you as a parent to make many faux pas. My son once attended a birthday party at which only pepperoni pizza was served. Bad news for the Muslim child who didn't eat pork. The birthday boy's parents felt terrible but the only food consideration they'd made was for allergies.
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The importance of a university tour
By Heather M. O'Connor
"If this is what university life is like, I'm in.' That was my 16-year-old's enthusiastic response to her first look at university digs. Anne and I had decided to stay in residence at University of Ottawa for a soccer tournament rather than opting for a hotel like her teammates.
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Surviving a shared family vacation
By Danielle Harder
Imagine this vacation: six kids, between the ages of three and 10, in one small house for 10 days. You're not hearing the "vacation" part of this, are you? Well, every summer, my sister and I are living proof that you can survive a shared holiday with a little advance planning, a tricky bit of diplomacy and a good sense of humour.
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