Credit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 16:15:47 +0000
Sharing a laugh is a great stress reliever and a wonderful way to connect with others. But one thing to understand is that humour is culture and language specific.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Gu Zhenzhen| Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:39:28 +0000
It’s March Break 2023! While some families may choose to travel, others may decide on a staycation. Here are some enjoyable activities parents and children may like to do together during this time.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:51:29 +0000
There is no time like today to start recycling, to help improve the environment for future generations. Recycling can reduce pollution and landfill waste, and help with protecting our natural resources, ecosystem and wildlife.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Gu Zhenzhen| Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:05:32 +0000
Chinese-born Canadian Gu Zhenzhen shares her feelings of emptiness as her children move away from home. But then, she reminds herself that she is walking in her parents’ shoes. Zhenzhen moved to Canada in 1990 to begin a new life.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Nandini Tirumala| Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2023 21:56:48 +0000
Learning that your child is born with a chronic illness or has special needs can be devastating for all families; but even more so for newcomer families as they navigate an unfamiliar healthcare system, without traditional sources of community support.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 01:51:49 +0000
Winter holidays are coming soon and children will be out of school for two weeks. Parents definitely don’t want their children to play computer games all day and all night. What should adults do to keep kids occupied?
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Read moreCredit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:41:30 +0000
Family pets can bring so much joy and offer benefits, such as reducing stress, improving physical health, and teaching children about empathy and responsibilities. However, research and careful consideration is necessary to ensure that the getting a pet is a good fit for your family.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:39:58 +0000
Bullying should not be tolerated as it is a serious issue in our society that can negatively impacts your child’s academic performance, as well as social, emotional, physical and mental health.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:54:36 +0000
From preschool to kindergarten to high school, starting school in September comes with mixed feelings of excitement and anxiety for both students and their parents. While anxious feelings are common, it is still important for parents to help ease their children’s transition to school as best they can. Start with a positive attitude and outlook. […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:20:56 +0000
School is out for the summer, but it does not mean that learning has to stop. Whatever your summer plans are, there are plenty of opportunities for families to incorporate learning while having fun.
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