It’s a celebration! The day of a child’s birth is one of the most awe inspiring events in life. So why, I wonder, do we choose to commemorate it with the exquisite torture that is the birthday party?
In October 2010 Grandview Children’s Foundation launched the ‘Help Our Kids’ campaign. The campaign focuses on raising funds in support of Grandview Children’s Centre’s critical
Oshawa N.A.S.C. hockey is Oshawa’s first house league hockey program to open in Oshawa, making them the most experienced with benefiting children through organized sports. Since 1947, volunteers throughout the community have solely run N.A.S.C. Hockey.
It’s that time of year again, the kids are off to school, and you’re back to the school-year routine. Finding time to make nutritious meals and spend time with the family can seem impossible. A great way to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family is to involve the whole gang in planning and preparing make-ahead meals.
A couple of months ago, I picked up a pretty cool item from the liquidation shelf at Winners: a large lidded glass jar featuring a coin slot and digital display-- a bank that counted your money for you.
Your child has recently received a new Progress Report. If it reports some difficulties you may have known that your child was struggling, but did not realize the extent of their troubles. Or maybe you were hoping that this time it would be different, and he or she would do better. The Progress Report is part of a larger support strategy that makes you an active participant in your child’s education. Let’s get the most out of your child’s Progress Report and learn exactly what to look for so you can help them get on track for success at school now, and for years to come.
Award-winning, internationally-recognized Canadian author Donna Morrissey and acclaimed artist Bridgette Morrissey will visit Durham District School Board schools in Uxbridge on Friday, February 10, 2012.
Martial arts combines discipline with physical fitness but there are many other reasons to register your child for martial arts classes.Childhood obesityChildhood obesity rates are
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.
Arts and culture in Stratford. It conjures a different picture for parents than for children. Adults associate it with the famous Shakespeare Festival; the younger set knows it better as Justin Bieber’s hometown.So how can today’s families plan a cultural itinerary that satisfies everyone? It’s easier than you think. Stratford abounds with family-friendly choices. There’s even a Bieber map to guide young fans through the pop idol’s stomping grounds.
