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5 ways to get kids moving and off their screens

June 29, 2022 admin 5 ways to get kids moving, activity, children, exercise for kids, family & relationships, Featured, Parenting, screen time, screens

Credit to Author: Dr. George I. Traitses| Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:14:27 +0000

Sometimes it seems as if slowing children down is parents’ biggest challenge, but with video games, television, fast food and a vast array of other couch-promoting activities on the rise, keeping Canadian kids active is actually a growing concern. What can you do to promote regular physical activity? Here are five outside-the-box ways to get […]

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Are you a distracted parent? Time to put the phone down

May 3, 2022 admin Are you a distracted parent, family & relationships, Featured, immigrant, newcomers, Parenting, screens

Credit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Tue, 03 May 2022 14:49:18 +0000

Most of us are aware of the danger of distracted driving, especially texting while driving, but not many think about the harm caused by distracted parenting. Distracted parenting can come in many forms — parents may be overwhelmed with stress, work or other issues, but, more and more, parents are distracted with digital devices. While […]

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As kids’ activities reopen, parents share insights about keeping families active during COVID-19 shutdowns

April 19, 2022 admin covid-19, family & relationships, Living, Parenting, parenting styles

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:21:46 +0000

The article looks at COVID-19’s impact on children’s activity levels and parents’ plans for returning their children to physical activities or sport – are they planning to wait until after the pandemic had ended?

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Four reasons to teach your kids your home language

February 24, 2022 admin Cheryl Song, family & relationships, home language, immigrant, immigration, mother tongue, Parenting

Credit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:27:38 +0000

To speak or not to speak? How important is one’s home language or mother tongue? These are questions that immigrant families ponder. While there is no clear answer to the questions, here are four factors to consider.

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Autumn activities in Canada for family fun

October 7, 2019 admin autumn activities in canada for the whole family, Community, fall fun, family & relationships, Featured, halloween, leisure, Parenting

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 16:19:31 +0000

Autumn, or fall, is a season to celebrate the harvest and prepare for the arrival of winter. From enjoying the beautiful fall colours and the cool crisp air, to playing in the fall leaves to going apple picking, there is so much to appreciate about the season. Here are some fun ways to celebrate fall […]

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25 things to do in the summer with kids for free, cheap, outdoor or indoor

July 31, 2019 admin 25 things to do in the summer, cheap activities, Cheryl Song, family & relationships, Featured, free activities, outdoor or indoor, Parenting, things to do with kids in summer

Credit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 05:56:49 +0000

Need some inspiration for activities to do with the family in the summer? Here is a list of 25 ideas that are free or cheap for any family to try. Outdoor fun for kids Go for a nature walk or hike on trails. Make it more fun with nature scavenger hunts and other games. But […]

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Making family mealtime an important tradition

December 17, 2018 admin family & relationships, Featured, Living

Credit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 07:54:09 +0000

Are technology and other distractions impacting your family dinner time? In today’s busy family schedules, families often forgo mealtime together as family. And when families do manage to eat together, there are often technology distractions, leading to fewer meaningful conversations or connections. Having regular family mealtime is very important for family members to connect and strengthen […]