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Why I can’t throw anything away: Days Like These

Because it is spring (allegedly), I’m straightening out the bedroom.

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Future opens wide for Jane-Finch teens at downtown Toronto career camp

Fri Mar 14 2014

March Break program gives students an eye-opening look at their career potential in the airy loft offices of Mozilla.comments
Cursive writing returns to Toronto Catholic schools

Fri Mar 14 2014

Toronto Catholic trustees want cursive writing instruction back in all schools, and are now investigating how and when it should be introduced to students.comments
Toronto Catholic board adds parent-teacher interview night to new calendar

Wed Mar 12 2014

Toronto's Catholic board has added a second parent-teacher interview night after outcry from families over this year's lone interview.comments
Major league trips about more than baseball

Mon Mar 10 2014

I have in my possession four tickets to a Blue Jays game. If you pay attention to these sorts of things, you might know that the Jays are training in Dunedin, Fla.comments
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BoyCraft skips the frills for the thrills

Mon Mar 10 2014

New book appeals to boys — and girls — who like to make stuff without sparkles
5 Things to Do This March Break

Mon Mar 10 2014

Families staying in town have lots of options to keep the kids busy week.comments
DigiPlaySpace shows off cutting edge technology for kids

Fri Mar 07 2014

Award-winning exhibition returns just in time for March Break with games and installations to keep the kids busy, learning and playing with technology.comments
Ontario failing children with autism, reports reveal

Fri Mar 07 2014

Families plead for province to fix system plagued by wait lists, red tape and confusioncomments
Sleep machines could affect hearing, auditory development, study suggests

Mon Mar 03 2014

The noise of a white noise machine used to get babies to sleep could damage delicate ears and even hinder auditory development.comments
New Mom Project aims to help Toronto mothers in need

Mon Mar 03 2014

Inspired by the boxes of goods all Finnish mothers receive when their babies, are born, Toronto woman sets up network to help needy moms in city.comments
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Gear up for March Break

Mon Mar 03 2014

Stock up on these kids’ travel must-haves and enjoy smooth sailing on your trip. Styled by Angela Koszuta / Shoplikeapro@hotmail.com comments
Breastfeeding benefits have been drastically overstated, study finds

Fri Feb 28 2014

The study, published in the journal Social Science & Medicine, looks at siblings who were fed differently during infancy.comments
One day, little brother will lead the way for autistic sibling

Fri Feb 28 2014

Max and Sam. Two brothers, 19 months apart — the older one with autism, the younger with a severe case of hero worship.comments
Older fathers linked with many psychiatric troubles in kids in large study

Thu Feb 27 2014

Magnitude of increased risks faced by kids born to dads aged 45 and older versus dads aged 20 to 24 was surprising, but experts say more proof needed. comments
Overweight parents can prevent same in children

Tue Feb 25 2014

Five ways to get kids on the right trackcomments
Don’t get so hot over your child’s fever

Tue Feb 25 2014

Fevers are usually good for sick children, encouraging them to rest and sleep, doctors now say. Use fever-reducing medicines only to make a fussy child more comfortable.comments
Acetaminophen in pregnancy linked to ADHD risk, study finds

Mon Feb 24 2014

But doctors say no cause for alarm, more investigation neededcomments
Parents tweeting for toddlers urged to be careful

Mon Feb 24 2014

Bhargavi Varma is doing her part to help her son define his digital footprint by establishing a Twitter account in his name — even if he isn’t old enough to type the posts.comments
Switching schools before Grade 3 affects academics, study finds

Fri Feb 21 2014

A McMaster University researcher’s work may call into question Ontario’s move not to have full-day kindergarten in every school, as long as every child has access.comments
EQAO finds reading for pleasure boosts test results

Wed Feb 19 2014

The EQAO, Ontario's testing body, reports that kids who read for pleasure do better in reading and writing tests. For math, it's the attitude that counts.comments
China rethinking ‘tiger parent’ approach

Tue Feb 18 2014

Traditional Chinese parenting and teaching style — with its emphasis on high expectations and strict discipline — is facing a backlash at home.
Colic remains a mystery but research offers some hope

Mon Feb 17 2014

It appears that an imbalance in an infant’s gut bacteria (the biome) could be at the heart of the matter.
Gay-straight alliances cut suicide risk for both gay and straight students, new research shows

Mon Feb 17 2014

Among lesbian, gay and bisexual students the odds of homophobic discrimination and suicidal thoughts were cut by more than half in schools with GSAs.comments
P.K. Subban’s nephews given names meant to honour epic legacy

Mon Feb 17 2014

3 nephews of men’s Olympic hockey team member in Sochi to cheer on their uncle — and celebrate youngest boys’ birthday.
Kika the Upside Down Girl inspired by former Olympian Jessica Tudos’ experiences

Mon Feb 17 2014

The life of an Olympian looks pretty glamorous these days, especially when standing on the podium as “O Canada” plays and the Maple Leaf rises.comments

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