September 2009

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Extracurricular activities

Extracurricular activities

How to find a balance between keeping the kids busy and making sure they have enough downtime.

Uplifting stories about libraries

Uplifting stories about libraries

These four books teach kids why libraries are such magical places for human beings and ... bats!

Music lessons with parental participation

Music lessons with parental participation

The Suzuki method of teaching expects parents to play a role in their kids' music lessons.

Books focus on raising socially responsible kids

Books focus on raising socially responsible kids

Discover ways that you can bring your child up to be someone who want wants to give back to society.

Birthdays a great time to give back

Birthdays a great time to give back

Instead of lootbags, some families are choosing to give money to charitable organizations.

Dance studio welcomes kids with special needs

Dance studio welcomes kids with special needs

Young dancers are encouraged to explore self-expression.

Boost your kid's chance of being bilingual

Boost your kid's chance of being bilingual

Research shows that learning a second language from a young age has several benefits and not all of them have to do with communication.

Plan for high school years in advance

Plan for high school years in advance

Parents need to do extensive homework when trying to decide where to send their kids to high school.

10 ways to (sanely) survive the school year

10 ways to (sanely) survive the school year

Discover a multitude of ways that you can make it through the year with less stress.

Eco-friendly lunch boxes: inside and out

Eco-friendly lunch boxes: inside and out

You guide to containers that are practical and good for the environment.

Centre gives a green light to community requests

Centre gives a green light to community requests

Centre Greene in Westmount offers several programs for families including day camps, teen programs, and after-school activities.

How to teach kids about empathy

How to teach kids about empathy

It is important to give children regular opportunities to perform acts of kindness and goodwill towards others.

Sleepy teens need more shuteye

Sleepy teens need more shuteye

Teenagers should be getting between nine and ten hours of sleep a night