Education
Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held mostly in the United States honoring universal African heritage and culture. It is observed from December 26 to January 1 each year. The principles of Kwanzaa should be shared and circulated throughout all cultures, as these philosophies promote peace, community-building and self-growth. Kwanzaa consists of seven days of celebration, featuring activities such as candle-lighting and libations, and culminating in a feast and gift giving. Each day, one of the seven philosophies is contemplated. Read more
In preparing for a new year, we often reminisce about times gone by. But have we perhaps been lazy with our heritage and our own education? Here are our top 100 ‘Canadian’ legends that we feel you should be able to utter a sentence about – either at a cocktail party or in answer to your children’s questions. We’re bracing ourselves for lots of comments about what we may be missing… please add your thoughts below. We sometimes forget that we are our children’s best teachers and role models. Neglecting ourselves will eventually affect our children. So if a few of these things are fuzzy in your mind… look them up on your Blackberry while you’re at the gym fulfilling your other New Year’s Resolution. (And enter our Fitness contest pronto). Read more
September brings a flurry of activity for parents in getting children ready for new beginnings: a daycare, school, teacher, and sometimes a change in work activities for parents. You can feel parents collectively holding their breath while waiting to see if the new relationship ‘takes’ between their child and their new caretaker or teacher. What can we do as parents to help our children get ready for the change? There are three things that are helpful for bridging these new beginnings and are based on developmental and attachment science. Read more
So, you’ve taken the plunge and booked a family vacation a plane ride away with a toddler and a baby in tow. Or perhaps your sister is coming to visit with her three kids under six. Once you’re over the initial excitement, panic sets in… How will you manage to pack all the gear you need? Where will your sister’s kids eat and sleep? Will you be able to keep them entertained? Relax. Reach for the phone or power up your laptop, help is at hand! Read more
