Montreal
Families Archives
Categories:
BABIES/PREGNANCY
CAMPS
COURSES/PROGRAMS
EDUCATION
ENVIRONMENT
HEALTH
& NUTRITION
PARENTING
PETS
REVIEWS
(Books, Videos, CDs, Toys, Websites)
SPECIAL
NEEDS
TEENS
TRAVEL
BABIES/PREGNANCY
Babies
who love to boogie (July/Aug. 2009)
Baby
slings carry many benefits
Braving
the subway with baby in tow (Jan. 2009)
Breastfed
babies need extra vitamin D
Brief
bits of baby news (July/Aug. 2009)
Can
cough syrup help women get pregnant? (June 2010)
C-sections
explained
Create
an eco-friendly nursery (June 2009)
Eight
great toys for babies and toddlers
Eye-opening
books about sleep (June 2009)
Gift
ideas for new parents
How
to throw an eco-friendly baby shower
I’m
pregnant – now what
Is
it safe for my baby to sleep in my bed?
Local
resources for new parents (June 2009)
Motherhood
a mesh of happiness and helplessness (May 2009)
Preventing
a flat head
Sleep
expectations for newborns - and you! (June 2009)
Starting
baby on solid foods
The
role of a doula
Think
safety when using baby slings (June 2010)
Top
10 baby names (June 2010)
Vaccinations:
what every parent needs to know
Who
benefits when baby watches TV? (July/Aug. 2009)
CAMPS
3
new summer camps (June 2010)
6
new day camps (May 2010)
10
ways to prevent illness at camp
Adventure
tours for teens
Association
helps camps strive for excellence
(Apr. 2009)
Basketball
camps
Camps
for the under-5 set (March 2010)
Camps
for the whole family (April 2010)
Camp
takes children back in time
(March 2009)
Camps
with a religious focus (April 2010)
Culinary
camps stir up fun for kids
(March 2009)
Eco-friendly
camps
(Apr. 2009)
Kids
will flip over gymnastics camp
Music
camps hit the right note
(Apr. 2009)
New
day camps
New
special needs workshops/summer camps (May 2009)
New
summer camps
New
summer camps
(May 2009)
Parent
preparation for sleepover camp (Feb. 2010)
Set
sail this summer
Where
to buy supplies for summer camp
COURSES/PROGRAMS
Kids
flip over acrobatic gymnastics (Oct. 2009)
Centre
gives green light to community requests (Sept. 2009)
Dance
studio welcomes kids with special needs (Sept. 2009)
Life
lessons at the ballet (January 2010)
Music
lessons with parental participation (Sept. 2009)
New
dance and art programs (Sept. 2009)
New
programs for the whole family (January 2010)
EDUCATION
8 ways to
prepare for Kindergarten (June 2010)
10
ways to (sanely) survive the school year (Sept. 2009)
15
ways to foster a love of reading
Acts
of kindness teach kids about empathy (Sept. 2009)
A
“fair” way to get hooked on science
A
high school for teens with special needs
A global
explanation of International Schools (January 2010)
A
parent's guide to report cards
A
school that shoots for the stars
Awards celebrate
schools that aim high (May 2009)
Boost
your kids' chance of being bilingual (Sept. 2009)
Boys
burn off energy at soccer club
Building
a playground unites a community
Cirque
de Merton
Education
an elusive dream
Fundraising
ideas for your school (Oct. 2009)
Helping
disruptive kids at school (Nov. 2009)
Helping
kids become fluently bilingual
Hospital
program helps kids with behavioural problems
How
to choose a preschool
Kids
and the internet
Kids
thrive with enrichment program
Kindergarten:
it's decision time (January 2010)
Learning
about boarding schools
Making
a smooth transition to high school
Marvelous
magazines for kids
Math
as easy as 1,2,3 (really!)
New
state-of-the-art music & arts school
New
ways to protect kids with allergies (Oct. 2009)
Online
community for homeschooling families
Plan for high school years
in advance (Sept. 2009)
Pre-K
program now offered at some public schools
Publishing student work validates young voices (April 2010)
Reaching
out to kids with speech problems
Recess
anxiety
Reduce anxiety about
school entrance exams (Oct. 2009)
Resolving
conflicts amicably
Sex
education at school
Shopping
for school supplies
Single-sex
classes can benefit boys (January 2010)
Six
tips for a successful school year
Should
I send my child to French school?
Sports study program gives a head start (Mar. 2009)
Student portfolios can
measure progress (Apr. 2009)
Tapping
into the minds of teenagers
Teaching
children how small acts can change lives (Dec. 2009)
Teaching
kids about dollars and sense (Feb. 2010)
Teaching
teens the meaning of success
The
ABCs of registering for school (Jan. 2009)
The
challenges of changing school mid-year (Jan. 2009)
Tips for
overcoming homework hassles (Feb. 2010)
Website
rewards young bookworms (May 2010)
ENVIRONMENT
Celebrate
Earth Day with your kids
(Apr.
2009)
Consignment
shops help families save $$$ (Apr. 2009)
Create
an eco-friendly nursery (June 2009)
Eco-friendly
camps
(Apr. 2009)
Eco-friendly
lunchboxes: inside and out (Sept. 2009)
Four
ways to be more "green"
(April 2010)
High school adapts its teaching to each student (May 2010)
Local
elves recycle toys year-round (March 2010)
Saving
the planet's animals
(Apr. 2009)
Teaching kids to eat
local, healthy food (June 2009)
The
real dirt on composting
HEALTH
& NUTRITION
10
ways to prevent illness at camp
A
guide to healthy bowel habits
A
healthy look at medical advice
A primer on
swimming lessons and water safety (June 2009)
Braces:
an expensive road to a perfect smile
Breastfed
babies need extra vitamin D
Buying
local produce a hot trend
C-sections
explained
Calming
children's fears (April 2010)
Choose a family pet
wisely (May 2010)
Clowns
a great remedy for sick kids
Dieting can be
risky for teens (Oct. 2009)
Dream
comes true for little girl with cancer
Eco
friendly cleaning products
Enjoy
winter sports free of injury
Handwashing
101 (January 2010)
Healthy habits
start at home (July/Aug. 2009)
Hospital
program helps kids with behavioural problems
How
to choose safe baby bottles
How
to ease the strain of a hospital stay
How
to keep germs at bay
How
to prevent childhood infections
How
to prevent pool tragedies
How to prevent tooth decay
in children (June 2010)
How to spot and treat
food allergies (Dec. 2009)
I’m
saying “no” to the HPV vaccine
Is
it safe for my baby to sleep in my bed?
Keep
an eye on your child's vision
(Oct. 2009)
Keep BB guns away from
children
Keeping kids safe & healthy at daycare (Mar. 2009)
Kids
need iron for good health
Learning
about healthy food can be fun
Make
a habit of healthy eating
Medical
advice just a phone call away
New
advice about nutrition
New
ways to protect kids with allergies (Oct. 2009)
Parents
should pass on trampolines
Playground
safety
Preventing
the spread of pinkeye
Relieving
tension promotes good health
Revolutionize
the lunch box
Road
safety reminders
School
lunches packed with nutrition
Self-injury
a fixation for some teens
Should
my daughter receive the HPV vaccination?
Smart
Sleep Habits
Starting
baby on solid foods
Teaching kids to eat
local, healthy food (June 2009)
Test
your sun-safety IQ (July/Aug. 2009)
Tips
for staying healthy abroad (June 2009)
The
buzz about bug repellents
The
many benefits of breakfast
The
rules of discipline
Vaccinations:
what every parent needs to know
Vaccine protects
young people from meningitis (Apr. 2009)
What
to expect when you’re at the doctor
What you need to know
about influenza (Nov. 2009)
Workshops
help kids straighten up
(Nov. 2009)
Yoga
is catching on with kids
(May 2010)
PARENTING
5
ways to keep the family organized
(January 2010)
15
ways to foster a love of reading
Acting
classes offer dramatic benefits (Jan. 2009)
Birthdays
a great time to give back
(Sept. 2009)
Blogs
help parents feel less isolated (January 2010)
Book
creating a buzz among parents
Books
take a tough look at bullying
Braces:
an expensive road to a perfect smile
Braking
for the back-to-school season
Classical
music just for kids
(Nov. 2009)
Club
Penguin & Webkinz
Community
supports grandparents raising children
(Mar. 2009)
Consignment
shops help families save $$$ (Apr. 2009)
Create
the perfect playroom
(January 2010)
Creative
ways to encourage kids to practice
Cupcakes
R Us
(May 2010)
Decoding
your child’s text messages
Documentary
tackles objectification of girls
Dream
comes true for little girl with cancer
Enjoy
winter sports free of injury
Extracurricular
activities: a fine balance (Sept. 2009)
Eye-opening
books for preteens (Feb. 2009)
Facebook
etiquette for PARENTS
(May 2009)
Facebook
expert offers tips to parents (June 2010)
Foster
parents provide a safe haven
(Feb. 2010)
Foundation
promotes peace and tolerance
(Mar. 2009)
Fun,
safe web surfing for girls
Gardening
with kids
Gearing
up for cycling season
Gifts
that teach kids about charity (Dec. 2009)
Girls
who bully
Going
on holiday with another family
Helping
kids become fluently bilingual
How
to calm an angry child
How
to choose a preschool
How
to ease the strain of a hospital stay
How
to parent a shy child
How
to prevent pool tragedies
How
to reduce morning madness
How
to talk to kids about disturbing events
(March 2010)
I’m
saying “no” to the HPV vaccine
Is
it safe for my baby to sleep in my bed?
Is
my child old enough to start skiing? (Jan. 2009)
Keep BB guns away from
children
Kids
and the internet
Kids
clam up about school
Magnify
your child’s love of science
Make
a habit of healthy eating
Making
a smooth transition to high school
Making
sure #2 doesn't feel second best (Nov. 2009)
Mediators
help divorcing couples find a middle ground (March 2010)
Mommy,
can I have a pet?
Motherhood
a mesh of happiness and helplessness (May 2009)
Moving
house: a big deal for kids
New
options for party entertainment
Off
to kindergarten: no tears for this Mom
Online
resource for parenting daughters
(January 2010)
Parents
should pass on trampolines
Parents
should stick with labels
Playground
safety
Positive
parenting through a separation (Feb. 2010)
Potty
training = patience + perseverance
(May 2010)
Preserving
a child's innocence
(Mar. 2009)
Reading
aloud promotes literacy
Reading
to your kids – the younger the better
Resources
for parents of teenagers
Revolutionize
the lunch box
Road
safety reminders
Saying
no to the glowing screen
Sex
education at school
Shopping
for school supplies
Six
ways to organize digital photos
(Dec. 2009)
Should
I have another child?
Should
I send my child to French school?
Should
my daughter receive the HPV vaccination?
Six
new preschools and daycares
Smart
Sleep Habits
Socializing
online is dangerous: myth or reality?
Sound
advice about sleep
Strike
a balance by prioritizing activities
Tackling
sibling rivalry
Talking
to your kids about the Holocaust
Teaching
kids about dollars and sense (Feb. 2010)
Teaching
kids how to save the earth
Teaching
kids to mind their manners (March 2010)
Teaching
kids to share
Teaching
your child to be a good sport
The
anonymous bully
The
battle to keep kids bundled up
The
buzz about bug repellents
The
rules of discipline
Three
positive ways to view single parenting
Time
for potty training?
‘Tis
the season to teach kids about money
TV
and toddlers: new study outlines negative impact
(June 2010)
Website
unites local moms
What parents
should know about "time-outs" (May 2009)
PETS
5
tips for choosing a family pet
A
furry canine completes the family
Fostering
dogs a lesson in giving
Mommy,
can I have a pet?
Puppy
Love: the pros and cons of getting a dog (June 2009)
REVIEWS
(Books, Videos, CDs, Toys, Websites)
4
great board books for babies
(January 2010)
4
great books about monsters
(Oct. 2009)
5
fantastic story CDs
12
great new toys
12
toys that get top marks
15
great toys
A
lost childhood
An
electrifying experience for kids at Hydro Quebec
A
new chapter in the life of Winnie-the-Pooh
(Feb. 2010)
A
treasure trove of pirate books
(May 2009)
Benedict
Society invites readers into a special club
(June 2010)
Board
games: How to pick a winner (Jan. 2009)
Books
brimming with activities
Book
creating a buzz among parents
Books
depict the role Canadians played in WW1
(MAy 2010)
Books
focus on raising socially responsible kids
(Sept. 2009)
Books
for young readers with a Canadian focus
Books
take a tough look at bullying
Books
that capture the magic of reading
Books
that encourage kids to go to bed
(Mar. 2009)
Books
that help kids bond with Dad
Books
that make wonderful gifts
Books
that reflect Canada's heritage
Books
that teach kids to be brave
(June 2009)
Books
that will give kids the travel bug
(Nov. 2009)
Canada's
Northern culture
(July/Aug. 2009)
Classic
movies reel in modern-day kids (Mar.
2009)
Club
Penguin & Webkinz
Computer
games bring animals to life
(Mar. 2009)
Eight
great toys for babies and toddlers
Engaging
new children’s books
Eye-opening
books about sleep (June 2009)
Finding
toys for kids with special needs
Great
French books for kids
Great
gardening books for kids
Great
mystery books
Heroic
historical women
Learning
about healthy food can be fun
Learning
how to read - one step at a time
(April 2010)
Magnify
your child’s love of science
Marvelous
toys made in Canada
New
toe-tapping tunes on CD
Parenting
teens: books that will save your sanity
(March 2010)
Reading
aloud promotes literacy
Saving
the planet's animals
(Apr. 2009)
Story
CDs for road trips
Teaching
kids how to save the earth
Teaching
kids to share
Telling
tales with illustrations
Terror-rific
tales
The
realities of pet ownership
(Dec. 2009)
Uplifting
stories about libraries
(Sept. 2009)
Website
unites local moms
Yoga
books for kids (Jan. 2009)
SPECIAL
NEEDS
Activities
for kids with special needs
A
high school for teens with special needs
A
listing of special needs resources (Nov. 2009)
A
spotlight on autism
Centre
gives green light to community requests (Sept. 2009)
Centre
has various programs to help teens (Dec. 2009)
Centre
uses creative therapies for kids with autism (May 2009)
Creative
art therapies help kids communicate (May 2010)
Dance
studio welcomes kids with special needs (Sept. 2009)
Dream
comes true for girl with cancer
Early
intervention key for kids who stutter (Apr. 2009)
Finding
toys for kids with special needs
Fundraisers
for kids with special needs (Nov. 2009)
Kids
with disabilities take to the water
New
programs for kids with special needs (Dec. 2009)
New
programs for kids with special needs
New
special needs workshops/summer camps (May 2009)
Reaching
out to kids with speech problems
School
integrates kids with visual and hearing impairments (Nov.
2009)
Special
needs resources (April 2010)
Summer
camp for special children (April 2010)
Support
for kids with special needs
YM-YWHA
reaches out to kids with special needs (April 2010)
TEENS
A
high school for teens with special needs
Adventure
tours for teens
A
teen's guide to getting a license
Cadets
teach kids to be well-rounded citizens
Decoding
your child’s text messages
Dieting can be
risky for teens (Oct. 2009)
Documentary
tackles objectification of girls
How
to spot depression in teens (April 2010)
Parenting
teens: books that will save your sanity
(March 2010)
Resources
for Parents of Teenagers
Self-injury
a fixation for some teens
Sound
advice about sleep
Tapping
into the minds of teenagers
Teaching
teens the meaning of success
TRAVEL
Affordable
cottage rentals in Quebec
(Oct. 2009)
Bike
rental service rolls in to town (July/Aug. 2009)
Burlington
bustling with family activities
Chocolate
festival a delight for kids (and adults) (May 2009)
Cruising
is a boatload of fun for the whole family (March 2010)
Cuban
all-inclusive a perfect family holiday (January 2010)
Discover
beaches close to home (July/Aug. 2009)
Heading
south for the holiday season
Family
discovers life outside a resort (Feb. 2010)
Family-friendly
Miami - who knew? (June 2010)
Family
travel: 7 ways to save money (Mar. 2009)
Flying with kids:
what parents should know (Mar. 2010)
Great
family getaways in New Hampshire
Going
on holiday with another family
Golf
suits families to a tee (July/Aug. 2009)
Hotel
Quebec a hit with families
Hotwire
has red-hot travel deals (January 2010)
Indoor
water park a great escape (Jan. 2009)
Innovative
tents simplify camping
Montreal
a summer playground for kids (July/Aug. 2009)
Quebec
City a great family destination
Smugglers’
resort a notch above the rest
Story
CDs for road trips
The
Big Apple a treat for kids
The
Disney dilemma: to plan or not to plan (June 2009)
The
top 10 family beach resorts
Tips
for staying healthy abroad (June 2009)
Urban
boating adventures
Washington
offers capital fun for families (May 2010)
