December 2010

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Hanukkah gets a little more glittery

Hanukkah gets a little more glittery

A personal essay about the evolution of Hanukkah and how the celebration has become more elaborate over the years

Weighing the decision to derogate

Weighing the decision to derogate

Some parents request special permission to have their child start kindergarten when he or she is born after the cut-off date of September 30. But experts warn that parents need to consider many factors before making this important decision.

Dogs help kids with special needs

Dogs help kids with special needs

New program run by the Mira Foundation called Schola Mira that helps pair trained dogs with children with special needs

Toy experts share their favourites

Toy experts share their favourites

Experts pick their top 12 toys for 2010

Encourage learning in early years

Encourage learning in early years

Experts explain why talking to your baby on a regular basis is helping his or her little brain develop.

Adopt safe sleep habits for your baby

Adopt safe sleep habits for your baby

Tips and advice from a pediatrician on setting up a baby's nursery and safe sleep habits for babies