Montreal Families - September 2015

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.

By Liz Warwick

Geordie returns to venue at Concordia

Geordie Theatre celebrates 35 years of productions and showcases three of its most popular shows

By Amanda L. Shore

Music & arts festival includes fun just for kids

POP Montreal offers a variety of kid-friendly workshops and activities at Kids POP

By Kamila Hinkson

Pokémon concert coming to Montreal

The Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions musical tour comes to Montreal on Aug. 30, 2015

By Kamila Hinkson

A “fun” convention just for kids

KidCon Montreal offers a weekend dedicated entirely to children and fun on Sept. 26-27, 2015

by Meagan Boisse

Duck festival in Eastern Townships offers up lots of family entertainment

The 20th edition of the Brome Lake Duck Festival takes place on weekends from Sept. 19-27, 2015

By Sabrina Giancioppi

City teeming with FREE art-centric events

Montreal's Journee de la culture offers various art-type activities in more than 350 neighbourhoods in the province

By Chris Hanna

Workshop about packing healthy lunches

A dietician will be dishing out some tips and tricks to help parents with this oftentimes difficult daily task

By Meagan Boisse

Walk-to-school program gaining momentum

There are many benefits to Trottibus, a program that has adult volunteers and children walking to school instead of driving

By Kamila Hinkson

Ball hockey-type rinks coming to Kirkland

New DEK hockey rinks opening on the West Island this fall

by Meagan Boisse

Little locomotives shine at model train expo

by Meagan Boisse

Concordia’s Observation Nursery on the move

The nursery’s philosophy emphasizes a child-centred approach with a focus on play.

By Sabrina Giancioppi

Take a FREE tour of Quebec farms

One day every year, the owners of a large number of farms around Quebec invite families to learn more about farming and agriculture

By Kamila Hinkson

Fashion parties let kids show their flair

Little Fashion Workshop, a Montreal party service, offers custom fashion party packages for kids ages 6-12

by Meagan Boisse

Kids need to get moving!

According to a recent study, Canadian kids are not getting nearly enough exercise as they should

Never too young to rock n’ roll

Monkey Rock Music in Montreal now offers music programs for kids aged 4 & under

by Meagan Boisse

Sports programs for kids with intellectual disabilities

Special Olympics Quebec offers programs to young children living with intellectual disabilities

by Meagan Boisse

How I pulled off a great surprise for my son

With the help of two young men, a little Irish luck and good timing, I was able to make a trip to Dublin extra special for my 9-year-old son Max

By Kelly Wilton

Wrap up summer at Laval’s family festival

Laval's Fete de la Famille offers music, live shows, a pirate village and medieval tournament, a farm, pony rides, teen zone and more.

By Sabrina Giancioppi

Dorval unveils new community and aquatics centre

The new Dorval Aquatic Centre is set to open in late August or early September of 2015

By Kamila Hinkson

Why are kids so stressed out?

Many parents are confident they would recognize the signs if their kids were anxious but some youngsters are very good at hiding their stress

By Alissa Sklar, Ph.D

Bicycle-style desks keep fidgety kids focused

Some Montreal schools have purchased these bikes to help kids who have difficulty keeping still for long periods of time

by Meagan Boisse

Should children take supplements?

Montreal Pediatrician, Dr. Robin Kugelmass, explains when and why they may be beneficial

by Marissa Miller

New photography program for teens

Cookie Photo will offer a 10-week photography program for teens this September

by Meagan Boisse

It's time to relax and let boys roughhouse

Boys naturally engage in play that is physical, competitive and action packed. And we need to stop limiting this natural way of playing

By Michael Moody and Kerry Ballard

Kids can try out for Montreal Glee club

The Segal Centre's new Glee Academy starts in October for kids in Grades 4 to 8

by Meagan Boisse

Harvest festival produces old-fashioned fun

The historical Maison Saint-Gabriel in Pointe St. Charles is hosting an event that showcases characters dressed up blacksmiths, an arrow-weaving specialist, basket weaver and more

By Sabrina Giancioppi

Does homework improve students' marks?

Find out what happened (apart from making students very happy) when one Quebec elementary school banned homework as part of a pilot project last year

by Meagan Boisse

‘Funky Feet’ dance studio opens in D.D.O.

The Studio by Funky Feet features two large studios and a baby gym, and offers a variety of dance classes like jazz, hip-hop and ballet

by Meagan Boisse

Kids’ clothing store offers designer labels

Studio Kidz, a new children's clothing store in Montreal also offers a kids' play lounge with XBOX, candy bar and toys

by Meagan Boisse

Video game exhibition at Montreal Science Centre

As this highly popular exhibition winds down, visitors can enjoy a special Friday and Saturday night admission price for $6.

By Jessica Romera

September 2015

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