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Belles Mamans Prenatal Fair – September 16 |
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Parenting workshop addresses common concernsSpeakers will talk about two important issues: how to improve study skills and how to prevent your child from engaging in risky behaviour. |
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Special Needs Fair – September 22 |
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Concordia Family Fair – September 18 |
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Free helmets for budding hockey players |
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Group offers support to stepmothersFor five weeks, stepmoms can come together to discuss the daily challenges that come with being part of a blended family. |
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Flamenco classes for kidsChildren often take to this fun form of dancing - they can stomp all they want and not get in trouble. |
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Technology can be a powerful tool in the classroomMany schools are using innovative ways to reach beyond the classroom walls to educate students. |
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Why one mom decided against vaccinationsSome parents believe that a child’s immune system will fight disease on its own but most medical professionals say it is very risky to hold back vaccines. |
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A new studio for kids passionate about art4Cats Studio is offering classes for kids that teach them about famous artists and their quirky habits |
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Three great children’s books by a legendary authorSeptember has been declared Roald Dahl month to mark his birthday. |
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Sports programs that focus on funA franchise new to Montreal is offering non-competitve courses for kids in various boroughs around the city. |
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Geordie sets the stage for new playsPinocchio, I Claudia and The Little Prince will come to life at the Centaur. |
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Program teaches kids to play fairA non-profit organization has a series of games that help teach young people social skills. |
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New website tackles cyberbullyingParents, educators and kids can find an array of information online that will teach them how to help circumvent this aggressive behaviour. |
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Beaconsfield preschool is on the move |
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Camp offers tools for handling grief |
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Strike a balance with extracurricular coursesOkay parents, take a collective deep breath. It’s that time of the year again…when we have to decide about extracurricular activities for the fall. |
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7 ways to ease the transition to daycare or preschoolThere are many milestones in a child’s life — first bath, first steps, first haircut — but starting daycare or preschool is one that probably looms larger for parents than for their little ones. |
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Parent-child programs help strengthen family tiesA non-profit organization in Montreal reaches out to families with three inexpensive courses. |
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Introducing kids to classical musicMontreal is home to many family friendly, affordable concerts geared to kids. |
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Will new report cards get top marks?This fall, the Quebec Education Ministry is unveiling its new standardized way of evaluating students' work. |
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Kindergarten teacher embraces iPodsSome educators are using these gadgets to help develop literacy and math skills. |
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Tips for purchasing a school bagThe school year should start and finish with a sturdy, properly-fitted knapsack in order to avoid serious back pain in children. |
