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'Game on' Family Style!
 You've
probably seen the TV ads aimed at re-inventing family game night. Generations of older games like Sorry,
Monopoly and The Game of Life are the big games being promoted. Marketing strategy aside, board game
nights are a great alternative to the 'plugged in' lifestyle our kids lead. However, as a parent, I’m
not sure I'm willing to endure many of the often repetitive, time consuming games that are so common.
Many of them relying more on luck that any strategy. More
Fall 'Leaf Peeping' Walks for Familes
 It's
the perfect time of year to get outdoors for a walking adventure with the kids. Fall brings us a spectacle
of colour, sights and sounds and makes a perfect photo opportunity for shutterbug parents. Kids love the
crackle of leaves beneath their feet, the fresh cool breeze and the fall colours! More
Homemade Sensory Fun
 The
kids are home, everyone’s outdoors, let’s have some good old-fashioned messy fun! Why
messy fun? Of the five senses, the sense of touch is developmentally important. We regularly allow
our kids to play with sand, and with water in the bath, but beyond wet and sandy, how many other sensations
can they describe? More
Summer Camps 101
 If you
are considering enrolling a child in a summer camp for the first time, you could be overwhelmed with the
choices out there. Here are some pointers to help you narrow down the field and determine which camp is ‘better’ for
your child. More
Curling: The Other Ice Sport
 When
it comes to winter sports in Canada, its hard not to think about Hockey but there is an alternative, equally
Canadian team sport for our kids, and that is curling. More
Summer Reading
 As we
head into summer parents should seriously consider adopting a family reading plan. Do regular read alouds – share
a favourite book with your children. Listen as a family to a book on tape during a car trip. Schedule a certain
time each day for independent reading... More
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