Montreal Families - September 2014

All aboard! Montreal Model Train Expo rolls into town

See model trains, build tracks and take part in races, at the Montreal Model Train Expo on Sept. 27-28 at the Sun Youth Centre.

By Elizabeth Tomaras

A quackin’ good time at Brome Lake

The 2014 Brome Lake Duck Festival takes place in Knowlton on weekends from September 20-28 and offers culinary treats and kid-friendly activities

By Elizabeth Tomaras

Sainte-Anne College to open elementary school

A new bilingual, proviate elementary school is to open in Dorval in September 2015. It will be a new branch of Sainte-Anne College and will be located in the old Queen of Angels building.

By Nathalie Laflamme

Fall 2014 Movies

Read previews of 11 family movies to hit the big screens this fall.

By Chris Hanna

Confessions of a yoga newbie

By Alissa Sklar, Ph.D

Cigogne centre helps student-parents balance it all

Cigogne Association, a centre in Cote-des-Neiges that aims to help student-parents balance academic and domestic responsibilities

By Kamila Hinkson

Preparing kids for the future by teaching them coding

Kids Code Jeunesse, a Montreal company, is providing children a deeper computer education that includes computer programming and coding

By Kamila Hinkson

Sheila Parkins Dance Academy shimmies into new location

Sheila Parkins Academy of Dance and Music opens a 2nd location in St. Laurent that offers ballet, tap, jazz and hip-hop classes to children ages 4-10

By Morgan Lowrie

Does your child understand numbers?

The Numeracy Screener is a two-minute test designed for children in Kindergarten to Grade 3 that will help identify those who need help in math

By Nathalie Laflamme

Benefit from the wisdom of their years this Grandparents’ Day

A review of three children's books that celebrate the special relationship between grandparents and grandchildren

By Kelly Di Domenico

Mind your back when picking a bag

Tips and tricks for choosing a backpack that will help protect children's backs

By Kathryn Shubin

Dividing dinner prep makes for two happier moms

Sharing cooking duties with another family can be fun and a time saver

By Alissa Sklar, Ph.D

Dorval Soapbox Derby revs up for its 35th year

Watch children race the cars they made themselves at the Dorval Soapbox Derby on September 14, 2014

By Elizabeth Tomaras

DOVE project takes aim at ovarian cancer

The McGill University Health Center launches a specialized clinic offering free ovarian cancert tests and early detection services for women over 50

By Morgan Lowrie

Sights, sounds and tastes at Montreal Ukrainian Festival

The 2014 Montreal Ukrainian Festival takes place on Sept 5-7 at Parc de l'Ukraine in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie

By Elizabeth Tomaras

Kicking up a storm at all-female karate school

Yoshukan Karate Excellence in Montreal offers all-girls karate classes

By Morgan Lowrie

Free workshop helps prepare for the high holidays

Learn more about the Jewish high holidays at free workshops on September 16 and 30 being held at Congregation Dorshei Emet in Hampstead

by Marissa Miller

Quebec farmers host open house

Families can enjoy many agricultural activities at the 12th edition of Portes ouvertes sur les fermes du Quebec at Parc Jean Drapeau on September 7, 2014

By Elizabeth Tomaras

Fostering a healthy relationship with food

WISE Philosophy, a Montreal community outreach program, will hold a free workshop for parents aboutn healthy food for children on September 16

by Marissa Miller

Child literacy: As easy as A-B-C

Tips by a Paediatrician to instill a love of reading in young children and promote literacy

By Dr. Shirley Blaichman

An eco-friendly family getaway to Vermont

By Kelly Di Domenico

Changeroo gives new meaning to the old switcheroo

A new Montreal-based online store, Changeroo, offers a variety of upscale, quality brands of children's clothing for a third of their retail price

By Elizabeth Tomaras

Les Ateliers Turcotte dance studio expands

Les Ateliers Turcotte invites three local companies, Bellesmamans, Studio Bump and Mamadances to share their NDG studio space

By Morgan Lowrie

Celebrate the colours at Mont Sutton

Families can enjoy hiking, camping, nature workshops and much more at the Mont Sutton Fall Festival from Sept. 13 to Oct. 13

By Elizabeth Tomaras

Award-winning team of specialists helps LBPSB students cope

The Family and School Support and Treatment Team is a program run by the Lester B. Pearson School Board that looks for ways to change a child's environment in order to help them

by Kamila Hinkson