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Budget Friendly Halloween Fun
Ghouls, ghosts, and goblins- oh my! This year, take your ‘All Hallows Eve’ from spooky to spectacular! Whether it’s just the family or all of the neighborhood kids, party planner extraordinaire...
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Halloween Headquarters
BOO!! Take a peek and share with other parents on our lively Halloween Message Board. Creative Halloween...
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family DISCOVERIES: Canada's Wonderland
Looking for one big reason to visit Canada’s Wonderland this year? How about a really large one – say BEHEMOTH in size! Behemoth is the more-than-appropriate moniker given the new roller coaster...
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Family Camping Checklist
If you're like most of us, whenever you rush to get ready for that camping trip, you always end up forgetting "something". So here's a handy checklist to help out. Although it is not a complete...
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Rainy Day Fun
Does a summertime rainy day make you want to crawl back into bed? We asked the CPO community what they like to do when a rainy day changes their plans to spend the day at the beach. Some say they pull on their...
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Happy Birthday Canada
Canada Day is a time of celebration for all Canadians. From barbecues and picnics to parades and festivals, there is no shortage of family-fun activities. To help you make Canada's 141st anniversary of...
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Everything you need to know about birthday parties
Planning... Keep it simple. At all ages, simple events tend to be successful and more fun. Complicated parties usually require extensive...
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Four Ways to Complement your Child's Nature Discoveries Indoors
Getting outside with your children can be a vital part of a happy family life. You can use indoor activities to expand on your outdoor discoveries...
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Non-Stop Fun For Preschoolers
PUDDING PAINT Make your favorite flavor of pudding, according to the directions. Then, use clean fingers or kitchen utensils to "paint" pictures or designs on a cookie sheet. Have a few licks now...
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Mothers Day Project
Looking for a creative last minute gift idea for your mom? Or maybe your looking for a simple project Dad and the kids can create for you? This easy to create paper wallet is a perfect last minute gift for...
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Springtime Fun
A backyard carnival is a great way to celebrate the end of the school year or just get together with the families in your neighbourhood. Building a sense of community has many benefits; it can foster...
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Reflections from the Garden
Everyday I learn how to become a better parent. Sometimes lessons are learned or practiced through issues that present themselves to be faced. Other times I grow through reading or conversations with people...
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Preschoolers Need Physical Activity Too
(NC)-It is never too soon to get kids eating well and moving more. With childhood obesity on the rise, it is important to get kids active early in life. According to physical activity guidelines for preschoolers...
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Spending March Break at Home
Had enough of winter? If you're like most Canadians you'd probably love to whisk the whole family off to a sunny destination, but for whatever reasons, not this year. So what do you do to keep the kids happy, as...
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Wayne Gretzky - Revisited
To my average Canadian boys, hockey players don't skate on ice, they walk on water. Indeed, all athletes are heroes to them. This has probably been true for many little boys, across cultures and across time...
