It’s generally pretty well established that musical education is something that will help a young person in the development of both their intelligence and their personality. Despite this fact, music programs in most of Canada’s public schools are under fire and in danger of losing all their funding. The reason that provincial governments will often give is that music is not an
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As the mom, you’re used to cleaning up your kids’ messes. And there a lot of them. Kids are professionals when it comes to making messes and novices when it comes to cleaning up after themselves. But there are only so many dishes you can scrub and toys you can pick up before your patience runs out. Before you explode and yell
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Screen addiction wasn’t something your parents had to worry about when you were a kid. Though you argued for more time spent watching TV or playing your Nintendo, you tempered your time indoors with time playing outside. Things are a lot different now. Always near to hand, the iPhone is a constant in your kids’ lives. Like so many of us, they’re
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Getting your baby’s room planned and prepared in plenty of time is very important for new parents, providing you with the opportunity to put your baby excitement into something truly productive and something that you can enjoy doing. There are so many different ways in which you can design the room, with planning, buying and fixing up the room all very enjoyable
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When you want to take a break from all that time and energy you spend with the new addition to the family sometimes the best thing to do is just put on some good music and sit back outdoors to relax in the afternoon breeze. While the young one is busily enjoying a nap, you can sit back on your outdoor wicker furniture
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Getting your child to enjoy reading can be a mammoth task. It’s not always as appealing to them as a board game or playing outside. Reading is vital for every child’s development and will aid them in their school work. Setting the right scene could make all the difference to your child. Reading nooks and corners can be an easy way of making books
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One of the most difficult decisions a family can make may be when an elderly family member is suffering from signs of dementia or other mental health issues. Very often this can be a stressful time for the family as they try to decide just what the best course of action is to take. Often the best decision lies in finding the proper facility
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One of the biggest concerns of many families today is making sure that elderly members of the family can get the quality care they need and deserve. There are times when residential care for the elderly is the best and most viable option, and when this time arrives you want to make sure that the facility you choose for your parent or loved one
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image source Raising a child is hard. You don’t want to put pressure on them, but you need to teach them responsibility and get them into a routine. There is the temptation just to let them do what they want and enjoy themselves. After all, they are only children. But, for the sake of your kids and your health you need to get out
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Planning for your family's present and future takes a lot of work. That's why, when it comes to family, it's a good idea to have a plan in place to save and invest for their future. There are a number of ways to do this, and by keeping finances "in the family", you'll be able to ensure that the family is covered for future
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