If in doubt, let them out — children have the right to play

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 12:19:05 +0000

[By Mark S. Tremblay, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and Mariana Brussoni, University of British Columbia] New research from Statistics Canada’s Canadian Health Measures Survey reaffirmed the dramatic decline in Canadian children’s fitness seen over the past 35 years — with only one-third of Canadian school-aged children meeting physical activity guidelines. Other research from the same […]

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Douglas Todd: The long shadow of war looms over veterans, and their children

Credit to Author: Douglas Todd| Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2019 03:13:11 +0000

On Remembrance Day, it’s important to be aware of those who return with emotional scars — and that means considering their families as well.

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The long shadow of war wounds loom over veterans, and their children

Credit to Author: Douglas Todd| Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:00:51 +0000

On Remembrance Day, it’s important to be aware of those who return with emotional scars — and that means considering their families as well.

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Daphne Bramham: More oversight needed for Mandarin-language materials used in B.C. schools

Credit to Author: Daphne Bramham| Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 15:00:02 +0000

OPINION: Why were trailers for China’s most sophisticated film used in a Canadian public school for a Mandarin language assignment?

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The art of storytelling

Credit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 02:33:11 +0000

Teach your children to remember their family’s experiences, history and culture Storytelling is a social, interactive activity that involves sharing and interpreting one’s stories and experience, using words, expressions, gesture and physical movement. It is the most ancient and powerful educational tool, as a means to connect people and to teach them about their history, […]

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