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Music And Mood

Music is incredibly powerful, and probably something that a lot of us take for granted. You turn to music when you’re happy, or when you...
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Beyond Your Borders: A Few Things To Consider Before Moving Abroad

Buying a home is always going to be a nerve-racking and stressful experience. But what about when you’re buying a property that isn’t even...

Life Long Learning Opportunities We Can All Benefit From

As our world and our society evolve, we need to continue along a path of lifelong learning. Not only does this allow us to...

10 Things Not To Say When Someone Shares Their Kid Has Autism

I don't expect everyone to be knowledgeable about autism if they don't have someone autistic in their life, but - Please, please, please, if...

How To Help Your Child With Back to School Anxiety

Back to school is exciting, fun, and very nerve-wracking for many kids. Children, especially younger ones or those with developmental or health issues, often...

Elderly Parents? Here’s Five Independent Living Ideas

As our elderly relative's age, the child-parent role changes. They have spent their lives taking care of us, but now it's our responsibility to take...

“How Science Works” By @DKCanada

Do your children ask science questions you cannot answer? Do you find yourself saying things like "Why don't you go and Google it? You...

How is AI Technology Being Used to Help Children?

Today's younger generations never knew a time without technology. From using the Internet to owning their own smartphones, technology has helped shape them into...

How to Cope With a Divorce Physically and Mentally

First, no matter how stressed out you may feel, it's essential to focus on important deadlines and tasks associated with the divorce process. Tasks...

9 Tips For Homeschooling Your Child with Autism

Choosing to homeschool your child is a big decision, even more so when you have a child with any kind of additional needs. Two...

How Sleep and Stress Can Affect Oral Health

You’ve probably heard that stress and lack of sleep can impact a lot in your life. It can make you irritable and emotional and...

Teaching Your Teen To Budget

Learning how to properly budget money is essential for everyone. This includes younger kids and teenagers alike. Follow these tips to help your teen...

Matthew Carr talks @BCFarmersMarket, Young Farmers, And The Importance Of Family

The third piece in our series on the BC Farmers Market Trail and the farmers you might meet on a Farmers Market visit, is...

DK FindOut – A Learning Resource From @DKCanada

Everyone who reads my blogs with any regularity knows how much I really like Dorling Kindersley books. The reference books are always so well...
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3 Fun Activities To Keep Your Kids Learning All Summer Long

The end of the school year often signals to the summer-eager students around the country that they now have months of free time to...