November 2011

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The dos and don’ts of step-parenting

The dos and don’ts of step-parenting

Figuring out your role as a step-parent is a complex job and it often takes a lot of time to build a strong relationship with a stepchild.

How to curb risky behaviours in teens

How to curb risky behaviours in teens

Teenagers are faced with many difficult decisions as they grow up. Find out what parents can do to help them develop good judgment.

A local ‘fairy” tackles lice

A local ‘fairy” tackles lice

Wendy the lice lady will come to your house, shampoo your child's hair and take out the nits.

Books take a creative approach to ABCs

Books take a creative approach to ABCs

The ABCs are the beginning of every child’s reading journey. Those 26 letters will form all the words and sentences that they will read over a lifetime. So it is important to get kids hooked on their letters at a young age.

Mixed emotions prevail when a sibling has a special need

Mixed emotions prevail when a sibling has a special need

In families where one child has a special need, the sibling is faced with unique, and difficult challenges.

Fostering pets can teach kids compassion

Fostering pets can teach kids compassion

There are several organizations in Montreal that need families to foster pets such as rabbits and dogs.

Program teaches kids valuable research skills

Program teaches kids valuable research skills

Kids may be computer savvy but it doesn't mean they know how to effectively gather information and create a project.

Vaccine protects children from the flu

Vaccine protects children from the flu

The best way to avoid getting the flu this season is to make sure family members have been inoculated.

Montreal home to a Snow Village

Montreal home to a Snow Village

Officially opened on January 19, Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau now has an ice hotel, ice restaurant and bar, a maze, snow tubing and much more.