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PUTTING PEN TO PAPER: RIPPLE FOUNDATION’S CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST FOR KIDS Creativity is a hidden tool that, if teased out of youth, holds the power to inspire inquisitive minds, ºææöû »æâĶ ¿Ãâ»Ã ¯â¿ ýâÜæ»Û âÃĐ ways of approaching challenges to build promising futures for the next generation.

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challenge – a writing contest now celebrating its 10th birthday.

The competition welcomes budding young writers in grades Ʒɍƻ Ìóæá ¯»óæöö ¯â¯¿¯ ûæ explore all parameters of their creativity and put pen to paper with a chance of becoming published authors before reaching high school. From poetry collections to short stories to âæâɍĶ »ûÐæâ¯Ü ĐæóÛöȣ ¯âĒ ÜÐûÃó¯óĒ creation can be sent in with a chance of winning if submitted by the deadline: March 31, 2022.

All entries are judged by a panel of professionals, including editors, authors and faces from

the publishing world. Over the years, these have included ¯Đ¯ó¿ɍĐÐââÐâÍ ¯ýûÏæóö öý»Ï ¯ö -Ðû Bïóöæâȣ EæºÃóû B¯ýÜ XÃöûæâȣ ¯â ¯óɍÃÜ ¯â¿ LÐá XĒââÃɍ ,æâÃöȣ ææÛö ¯â¿ ¯â¯¿¯ Reads’ associate producer, as well as editors from The Globe and Mail and Toronto Star. Alongside winners from previous years, they all come together to decide who will become Ripple Foundation’s next child author.

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“Year in, year out, myself and the panellists are completely blown away by the untapped talent we have in communities ¯ÜÜ æďÃó ¯â¯¿¯ȣɘ ö¯Ð¿ #ďĒ XæâÍȣ founder of the Ripple Foundation. ɗXà Ïæðà ûæ »ýÜûÐď¯ûà »æâĶ ¿Ãâ»Ã Ðâ Ûпö ûÏóæýÍÏ æýó ðóæÍó¯áö ºĒ Ķ â¿ÐâÍ ûÏÃÐó ďæлà ¯â¿ ÃđðóÃööÐâÍ their ideas by having them create a contest entry that they are ÍÃâýÐâÃÜĒ ðóæý¿ æÌȣ ÛâæĐÐâÍ ûÏà ðóÐĕà ĐÐÜÜ ºÃâÃĶ û ¯ »Ï¯óÐûĒ æÌ ûÏÃÐó choice.” #â ƵƳƵƳɍƵƳƵƴȣ EÐððÜà æý⿯ûÐæâ óûÃÐďÿ ƹƻƸ ÃâûóÐÃöȭ ¯ óûæó¿ɍºóïÛÐâÍ âýáºÃó æÌ submissions since the contest ÛлÛÿ æÌÌȨ L¯ÛÐâÍ ûÏà »óæĐâö from last year’s contest are ĐÐââÃóö Hýá¯Ü öÏ̯ò ɁÍó¯¿Ã ƻɂ with the poetry collection, The Xæâ¿Ãó æÌ Xæó¿öȣ ¯â¿ 8ÜÐďЯ "¯óóÐöæâ ɁÍó¯¿Ã ƻɂȣ ĐÐûÏ ûÏà öÏæóû story, Learning to Fly. All 2021 proceeds will be donated to their chosen charity, Operation Smile.

Applicants are encouraged to attend the Ripple Foundation’s ďÐóûý¯Ü XóÐûà #û XæóÛöÏæðöȣ which are free online sessions Íïóÿ ûæĐ¯ó¿ö ûï»ÏÐâÍ ûÏà ÛÃĒ principles of story writing, to help them prepare their creative submissions to the best of their ability.

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ɖ BBE8BE# L "8E H FOR KIDS Few people look forward to chores around the house. Though adults may not be excited by the prospect of mopping the kitchen ķ ææó æó ÌæÜ¿ÐâÍ ûÏà ܯýâ¿óĒȣ ûÏÃÐó lack of enthusiasm no doubt pales in comparison to their children’s opinion of chores.

Chores can play a vital role in kids’ development. According to the American Academy of Child & ¿æÜÃö»Ãâû BöĒ»ÏЯûóĒȣ »ÏÐÜ¿óÃâ »¯â learn time management skills by doing their chores and teaching them how to balance work and playtime.

Kids can apply those lessons throughout their childhood and into adulthood. Giving kids chores ¯Üöæ ºÃâÃĶ ûö ûÏÃá ºĒ ûï»ÏÐâÍ them to accept responsibility within the family and allowing them to be successful.

Parents may have a long to-do list regarding chores around the ÏæýöÃȣ ¯â¿ Ðû »¯â ºÃ ûÃáðûÐâÍ to share that workload with ĒæýâÍöûÃóöȨ "æĐÃďÃóȣ ûÏà B notes the importance of picking age-appropriate chores for children. Chores given to younger children that are more suited for older youngsters may fail ûæ »æáðÜÃûà ûÏæöà û¯öÛöȣ ¯â¿ such failure may set a negative precedent that adversely affects kids’ self-esteem and makes them reluctant to do their chores Ðâ ûÏà ÌýûýóÃȨ 8â ûÏà ķ Ðð öпÃȣ ûÏà AACAP notes that picking an ageappropriate chore for a child will increase their likelihood of success. ææöû ûÏÃÐó »æâĶ ¿Ãâ»Ã ¯â¿ á¯Ûà them more likely to approach 8

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their chores with enthusiasm as they navigate their way through childhood into adolescence.

The AACAP offers the following age-based chore suggestions to parents as they look to give their children more responsibility around the house.

4- to 5-year-olds: æýóɍ ¯â¿ Ķ ďÃɍĒïóɍæÜ¿ö »¯â ÏÃÜð feed pets and make their beds. In ¯¿¿ÐûÐæâȣ »ÏÐÜ¿óÃâ Ðâ ûÏÐö ¯Íà Íóæýð can help clear the table after áïÜöȣ ºýû ð¯óÃâûö öÏæýÜ¿ ºÃ öýóà to take sharp objects like knives to the sink before kids begin helping.

2- to 3-year-olds: Children in this age group can put their toys away and help put groceries away as well. Stick to Íóæ»ÃóÐÃö ûϯûȣ ÐÌ ¯»»Ð¿Ãâû¯ÜÜĒ ¿óæððÿȣ ĐÐÜÜ âæû ºóÃ¯Û æó öðÐÜÜȨ Which rules out jars of pasta sauce or milk and juice. Children in this age group can also start ¿óÃööÐâÍ ûÏÃáöÃÜďÃöȣ ûÏæýÍÏ ûÏà AACAP recommends parents offer ÏÃÜð ĐÏÃâ âûÃöö¯óĒȣ öæ Ûпö ¿æ not become discouraged.

6- to 7-year-olds: This is a good age for children to begin taking on more complicated »ÏæóÃöȣ Ðâ»Üý¿ÐâÍ ĐÐðÐâÍ û¯ºÜÃö ¯â¿ »æýâûÃóöȣ ðýûûÐâÍ Ü¯ýâ¿óĒ ¯Đ¯Ē ¯â¿ öĐÃÃðÐâÍ ķ ææóöȨ 7- to 9-year-olds: Children in this age group can help their parents prepare meals and even pack their own lunch for school.

Responsibility for loading and unloading the dishwasher also can

be given to kids between the ages of seven and nine.

10- to 11-year-olds: 3æóà ¿ÐÌĶ »ýÜû û¯öÛö ÜÐÛà »Ï¯âÍÐâÍ ûÏà öÏÃÃûö æâ ûÏÃÐó ºÃ¿öȣ »ÜïâÐâÍ kitchens and bathrooms and doing yard work are appropriate for kids in this age group.

12-years-old and older: Children 12 and older can help take care of younger siblings and pitch in with grocery shopping and running errands.

Chores play a vital role as children grow up and mature.

Assigning age-appropriate chores is important as parents help their children develop into responsible adolescents.

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NHHS Ž W GET KIDS ON A HEALTHY TRACK Childhood obesity is a serious medical issue affecting children around the world, but notably in North America. While the issue has been around for decades, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says North American children and teenagers have ĐÐûâÃööÿ ¯ öÐÍâÐĶ »¯âû Ðâ»óïöà in weight gain since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

A STUDY PUBLISHED IN SEPTEMBER 2021 FOUND THE PERCENTAGE OF OBESE CHILDREN AND TEENS INCREASED TO 22 PER CENT COMPARED WITH 19 PER CENT BEFORE THE PANDEMIC. Younger school-aged children have been among the hardest hit during the pandemic. A study published in September 2021 found the percentage of obese children and teens increased to 22 per cent compared with 19 per cent before the pandemic.

The CDC looked at the BMI of study subjects between March 1, 2020, and November 30, 2020.

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the body needs, according to Kids Health® by Nemours. These healthy foods should include ¯û Üïöû Ķ ďà öÃóďÐâÍö æÌ ÌóýÐûö and vegetables a day, with an emphasis on vegetables.

One of the study’s authors, Dr. Alyson Goodman of the CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, described the results as “substantial and alarming.”

Being less physically active, overweight and eating the wrong foods can start children on a path toward problems that once were only considered conditions of adulthood, namely hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol, offers the Mayo Clinic. To reverse course, parents, guardians and educators can focus on helping children become more physically Ķ ûȨ LÏà ÌæÜÜæĐÐâÍ ¯óà ¯ ÌÃĐ Đ¯Ēö to do so.

Encourage participation in sports or other physical activities Sports practices, games, competitions, and other activities may keep children moving for an

hour or more several days per week. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics states that only 25 per cent of children get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day. Emphasize a fun activity with a focus on movement that produces shortness of breath, body warmth and sweat.

These are indicators that the heart rate is really pumping.

Use exercise as a reward and not a punishment Make exercise something kids can look forward to. Reward a job well done on a test with extra time biking with friends or a hiking trip to a scenic national park. Kids will be begin to associate exercise with fun.

Offer a variety of foods Kids who eat a variety of foods are more likely to get the nutrients

Limit screen time Children may be inclined to entertain themselves by heading for the television, mobile phone or tablet first, especially after a year-plus of being stuck indoors. But parents can make a concerted effort to limit kids’ screen time in favor of more physically challenging pursuits.

Teach healthy eating habits A Harris Poll survey conducted on behalf of the American Psychological Association found that 61 per cent of respondents aged 18 and older reported a median weight gain of 15 pounds during the pandemic.

Teach children that weight loss is accomplished when more calories are burned than consumed. Pay attention to portion sizes and explain how beverages like fruit juices can be sneaky sources of extra calories.

Children may need a little Ãđûó¯ ÏÃÜð ÍÃûûÐâÍ Ķ ûȣ ÃöðûЯÜÜĒ if they gained weight during the pandemic. Teaching healthy habits now can help kids enjoy healthy futures.

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As a result, each parent will take a unique approach to building öÃÜÌɍ»æâĶ ¿Ãâ»Ã Ðâ ûÏÃÐó »ÏÐÜ¿óÃâȣ often inspired by their respective childhood challenges. However, the key to building an empowering household lies in cultivating a culture of acceptance, that celebrates your daughter as her most authentic self. While the journey to building strong selfesteem must ultimately be driven by your daughter, it is your role to lay out the necessary tools to ease her through these trying years of puberty.

Support Her in Pursuing Passion Driven Activities Íóïû Đ¯Ē ûæ ó¯Ðöà ¯ »æâĶ ¿Ãâû daughter is by allowing her to explore her unique interests. By providing her with a freedom to immerse herself in hobbies and activities that spark joy, she will become better assured in her ¯ºÐÜÐûÐÃöȣ ¯â¿ Ķ â¿ ÏÃóöÃÜÌ öÐûý¯ûÿ in communities full of those

will carry with her throughout her adulthood.

with similar values and passions.

Whatever her niche is, it is extremely validating to feel part of a collective of like-minded people who celebrate your daughter for her individuality.

Celebrate Her Accomplishments As a parent, it is most meaningful to complement your daughter on elements of her life that are in her control, rather than features that are beyond her control.

This involves celebrating her accomplishments and character traits that she has worked to develop, rather than how she inherently is. Although it often stems from a place of love and affection, comments on your

daughter’s appearance can breed insecurity, even if they were intended positively. Conversely, cherishing her strong personality and personal successes are guaranteed to make her feel seen, and self-assured in her abilities.

Create Room for Error Many areas of your daughter’s life will demand a standard of perfection, whether that be academia or competitive sports.

An invaluable trait as a parent is to not only tolerate, but encourage your daughter to make mistakes throughout adolescence. This will equip her with valuable lessons on how to respond to failure and confront challenges, which she

Practice Positive Self-Talk Although unintentional, parents often impose insecurities on their children by making self-critical comments. When young adults see this behaviour practiced by adults who they idolize, they normalize this self-deprecating dialogue. To avoid this monkeysee monkey-do pattern of self-punishment, parents should work on practicing constructive and uplifting self-talk. By setting a standard for self-acceptance, your children will seek to mirror this behaviour. By rewiring the way they see themselves and speak about their imperfections, they will become more forgiving about their faults and improve their self-esteem.

Ask her for Advice Most parents overlook the value of their daughters’ wise perspectives on adult problems, which may add to their feelings of inadequacy throughout these transitionary years. An effective way to make your daughter’s voice feel heard and valued is by asking her for advice on issues that you face as an adult. By seeking out her unique perspective on problem-solving, she will develop »æâĶ ¿Ãâ»Ã Ðâ ÏÃó æðÐâÐæâö ¯â¿ abilities that will last a lifetime.

This blog was co-written by Apricotton, an online tween and teen bra brand that designs bras with features specifically for growing girls. They’ve started a movement to guide girls and improve their confidence during puberty by offering older sister advice that empowers girls to achieve and feel their best during this sensitive life stage. If you have any comments or questions or want to learn more about Apricotton, contact them through their website’s contact form or Instagram! cityparent.com

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Early in life, children get attention by crying, throwing tantrums or through other means.

Youngsters must be taught to be respectful of others, including their own parents. People, including children, may have their own ideas in regard to what constitutes respect, so families ϯďà ûæ ĐæóÛ ûæÍÃûÏÃó ûæ Ķ â¿ common ground.

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However, there are ways to teach kids how to respect their parents.

Be a good role model Children learn by examining the world around them. If parents are rude to restaurant servers, cut

people off on roadways, make fun of others, or even yell at members of their own families, their children are more likely to follow suit. à ¯ ð¯óÃâû Ķ óöûȨ âæû ¯ ÌóÐÃâ¿ Raising children is complicated, but many parents try to be their kids’ friends before they act as their parents. While it seems healthy to want to hang out and be equals with them, Psychology Today warns that this approach compromises the unique relationship parents have with their children because kids have á¯âĒ ÌóÐÃâ¿ö ºýû âæû ¯â ÐâĶ âÐûà number of parents. Children should not have equal power with their parents as they would their peers. Plus, kids often don’t

đðÜæóà æûÏÃó æýûÜÃûö Ìæó ¯âÍÃó Children may act out and be disrespectful to others when faced with strong emotions that make them feel angry or overwhelmed. In addition to encouraging kids to talk out their scary feelings, parents can guide them toward outlets to relieve frustration, such as engaging in healthy exercise or even escaping into a craft or hobby. Children who are struggling to cope with a öÐÍâÐĶ »¯âû ÜÐÌà »Ï¯âÍà á¯Ē âÃÿ ¯ little time to get back on track.

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health

COMMON SOURCES OF KIDS’ PAIN Parents may feel relatively helpless when their children are in pain, unsure what to do to relieve their children’s anguish.

Hæáà »æâ¿ÐûÐæâö »¯â ºÃ ¿ÐÌĶ »ýÜû to diagnose in children not yet old enough to speak. For older children who can verbalize their aches and pains, it still may be challenging for parents to get to the root of the problem.

Parents should always consult physicians when their children report feeling pain, but the following are some of the more common pain sources.

Growing pains Preteens and some teenagers go through a common condition dubbed “growing pains.” This can occur in children as young as preschoolers. Growing pains may be characterized by cramps, aches and muscle pains in the legs that tend to occur in the late afternoon or evenings, offers WebMD. The pain may be mild or intense, even interfering with the child’s ability to get a good night’s rest.

Despite the name, there is no Ķ óá ÃďпÃâ»Ã ûϯû ÍóæĐÐâÍ ð¯Ðâö are linked to growth spurts. The Mayo Clinic says that growing pains usually cause aches or throbbing feelings in the front of the thighs, the calves or behind the knees.

Overexertion or intense exercise, rather than growth, may be the culprit behind growing pains.

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pains generally resolve with rest, massage, or a warm bath, and may stop occurring entirely within a year or two.

Abdominal pain There may be several causes of abdominal or stomach pain in children. Kids Health says one of the most common reasons for abdominal pain is constipation.

Children who do not have regular ºæĐÃÜ áæďÃáÃâûö æó Ķ â¿ ûÏÃÐó stool is hard when passed may be constipated. Changes to eating habits can precipitate constipation, as can inadequate hydration. WebMD says about one out of three children is seen by a doctor for abdominal pain by the time they are age 15, but only a small number of these children have serious problems.

Food poisoning, appendicitis, gastrointestinal distress, and the preliminary stages of menstruation also may be at the root of abdominal pain. Concerned parents should have doctors rule out more serious conditions if pain is ongoing.

Earache The National Institutes of Health says that children are more likely than adults to get ear infections, which can lead to ear pain. The eustachian tubes in children’s ears are smaller and more level than they are in adults, making it áæóà ¿ÐÌĶ »ýÜû Ìæó ķ ýп ûæ ¿ó¯Ðâ æýû of the ear. If a cold or respiratory illness causes the eustachian tubes to get even more blocked, pain can result.

Ear infections are often a »æáºÐâ¯ûÐæâ æÌ ķ ýп ÌæóáÐâÍ

THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH SAYS THAT CHILDREN ARE MORE LIKELY THAN ADULTS TO GET EAR INFECTIONS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO EAR PAIN. THE EUSTACHIAN TUBES IN CHILDREN’S EARS ARE SMALLER AND MORE LEVEL THAN THEY ARE IN ADULTS, MAKING IT MORE DIFFICULT FOR FLUID TO DRAIN OUT OF THE EAR. behind the eardrum and bacteria ÐâÌûûÐâÍ ÐûȨ LÏà 4#" ö¯Ēö ûϯû Ķ ďà out of six children will have at least one ear infection by age three.

Children can experience pain for a variety of reasons, and any pain should be discussed with kids’ doctors immediately.

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food bites

A GREAT SCHOOL SNACK THAT YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE

It’s time to go back to school and many parents are on the hunt for snack options that are both healthy and something their kids want to eat.

Let us introduce this delicious banana bread with streusel ûæððÐâÍ óûÐðÃȨ NöÐâÍ ýÜûó¯Ķ ÜûÃóÿ lactose-free milk gives this bread a light, moist texture with a perfectly browned crust. The milk also has 50 per cent more protein and 50 per cent less sugar than regular milk, which makes this an easy choice for a more nutritious snack.

This banana bread will stay fresh all week long, so get ahead of the game and bake it on Sunday.

But let’s face it, it’s so good it might not last the full week.

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Banana Bread with Streusel Topping Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour and 10 minutes Serves: 8 Ingredients: Streusel topping (optional) ȡ Ǡ »ýð ó¯Đ öÏÃÜÜÿ ðýáðÛÐâ öÃÿö (pepitas) ȡ Ƶ ûöð ð¯»Ûÿ ÜÐÍÏû æó ¿¯óÛ ºóæĐâ sugar ȡ Ƶ ûöð ðæððĒ öÃÿö ȡ ƴȮƻ ûºöð ÛæöÏÃó ö¯Üû ȡ ƴ ûºöð ýâö¯Üûÿ ºýûûÃóȣ áÃÜûÿ ¯â¿ cooled Banana bread ȡ ǡ »ýð Ƶʓ ð¯óûÜĒ öÛÐááÿ áÐÜÛ ȡ Ǡ »ýð Ɂƴ öûлÛɂ ýâö¯Üûÿ ºýûûÃóȣ softened, plus more for greasing pan ȡ ƴ ƵȮƶ »ýðö ýâºÜï»Ïÿ ¯ÜÜɍðýóðæöà ķ æýóȣ ðÜýö áæóà Ìæó ð¯â ȡ ƴ Ǡ »ýðö á¯öÏÿ ďÃóĒ óÐðà º¯â¯â¯ö Ɂ¯ºæýû ƶ áÿÐýá æó Ƶ large) ȡ ƴ ûöð ď¯âÐÜܯ Ãđûó¯»û ȡ ƴ ûö𠺯ÛÐâÍ ðæĐ¿Ãó ȡ Ǡ ûö𠺯ÛÐâÍ ö濯 ȡ ƶȮƷ ûöð ÛæöÏÃó æó öï ö¯Üû ȡ ƴȮƶ »ýð ÏæâÃĒ ȡ ƴ ܯóÍà ÃÍÍȣ ÜÐÍÏûÜĒ ºÃ¯ûÃâ

Directions: ƴȨ BóÃÏïû æďÃâ ûæ ƶƸƳˆ ɁƴƺƸˆ ɂ ĐÐûÏ ó¯»Û Ðâ áп¿ÜÃȨ Hðóï¿ pepitas on a baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool, then coarsely chop. ƵȨ #â ¯ ºæĐÜȣ áÐđ »ææÜÿ ðÃðÐû¯ö ĐÐûÏ öýͯóȣ ðæððĒ öÃÿö ¯â¿ ö¯Üû until sugar is incorporated. Stir in butter. Set aside (leave oven on). ƴȨ óïöà ¯ ƼʐƸɍÐâ»Ï Üæ¯Ì ð¯â ĐÐûÏ ºýûûÃó ¯â¿ ¿ýöû ĐÐûÏ ķ æýóȣ tapping out any excess. ƵȨ HûÐó ûæÍÃûÏÃó º¯â¯â¯öȣ áÐÜÛ ¯â¿ ď¯âÐÜܯ Ãđûó¯»û Ðâ ¯ áÿÐýá ºæĐÜȨ #â ¯ ܯóÍà ºæĐÜȣ ĐÏÐöÛ ûæÍÃûÏÃó ķ æýóȣ º¯ÛÐâÍ ðæĐ¿Ãóȣ baking soda and salt. ƶȨ NöÐâÍ ¯â ÃÜûûóл áÐđÃóȣ ºÃ¯û ºýûûÃó ¯â¿ ÏæâÃĒ æâ áÿÐýá öðÃÿ Ðâ ¯âæûÏÃó ܯóÍà ºæĐÜ ýâûÐÜ ÜÐÍÏû ¯â¿ ķ ýÌÌĒȭ ¯ºæýû Ƹ minutes. Add egg and beat until combined. Add banana mixture and beat until combined. Add dry ingredients in two additions, beating on low after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl as necessary until fully incorporated. ƷȨ Ló¯âöÌÃó º¯ûûÃó ûæ ðóÃð¯óÿ ð¯â ¯â¿ öáææûÏ ûæð ĐÐûÏ öð¯ûýܯȨ Sprinkle with streusel topping.

5. Bake, rotating once halfway through, until sides are starting to pull away from pan and a tester inserted into centre of bread »æáÃö æýû »Üïâȭ ¯ºæýû ƴ Ïæýó ûæ ƴ Ïæýó ƴƳ áÐâýûÃöȨ 6. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Run a butter knife around edges of loaf, then carefully invert onto a plate (some öûóÃýöÃÜ ĐÐÜÜ Ì¯ÜÜ æÌÌȭ Ēæý »¯â öðóÐâÛÜà Ðû º¯»Û æâɂȨ #âďÃóû º¯»Û onto wire rack and let cool completely before slicing.

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mental health

SCHOOLS AND MENTAL HEALTH WORDS BY DR. DAVID B. HARLEY, ROBERT LAND ACADEMY If there is one thing that the last two years of the pandemic and its attack upon our physical health has taught us, it is the importance of mental health. Nowhere has this been more apparent than the effects upon our children and the growing disengagement from school both socially, emotionally, ¯â¿ ÐâûÃÜÜûûý¯ÜÜĒ ºĒ öÐÍâÐĶ »¯âû numbers of students–especially boys. Remote learning has taken its toll and continues to do so not merely in terms of its immediate impact but also in terms of the downward spiral that it has initiated with longstanding implications. COVID may have brought the problem in focus, but it has not created this problem – it exacerbated an existing problem.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the British philosopher and mathematician Bertrand Russell wrote, “Men understand best what most interests them, and their interests are derived from their emotions.” From this statement it can also be inferred that if understanding is derivative from emotions, lack of understanding is equally so. The emotional well-being of students provides the essential foundation for their successful education.

Intellectual understanding, as well as the absorption of knowledge, is very much determined by the emotional engagement in those processes. The interplay between intellect and emotion determines both functionality and dysfunctionality.

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The last decades have seen an ever-growing problem of boys ¿ÐöÃâͯÍÐâÍ Ìóæá ö»ÏææÜ óÃķ ûûÿ by the growing number of boys in öðÃ»Ð¯Ü ¯â¿ áæ¿ÐĶ ÿ ¯»¯¿Ãáл programs, requiring behavioural intervention and being diagnosed ĐÐûÏ ÜïóâÐâÍ ¿ÃĶ »ÐÃâ»ÐÃöȣ ¯ö well as the seemingly ever decreasing number of boys entering university as opposed to girls. Approaching these issues from the point of addressing learning from an intellectual point of view is far from adequate.

Clearly what is needed is emotional support not in the form of guaranteeing success or eliminating competition, but rather Ðâ ºýÐÜ¿ÐâÍ ûÏà »æâĶ ¿Ãâ»Ã ûæ û¯ÛÃ

on challenges. In environments Ðâ ĐÏÐ»Ï ºæĒö Ķ â¿ âæ ď¯Üп¯ûÐæâȣ self-invalidation is sure to follow along with other issues such a depression and anxiety disorders.

Encouraging and empowering our youth to take on problems constructively is what a therapeutic approach is all about. It involves developing the resilience to tackle problems through encouragement and counselling, coupled with the abilities to self-regulate and óÃķ ûûÐďÃÜĒ ¯ööÃöö ¯»ûÐæâö óÃܯûÐďà to their desired results and readjust accordingly. If it doesn’t work, why do you do it? Are you the captain of your own ship or merely a passenger?

There are at present good grounds to argue that all teacher training should involve a working knowledge of cognitive behavioural therapy and where possible, dialectical behavioural therapy. The equating of school performance with ability is a poor measure of the student but it is a practice that often results in the student believing that they are what they see on a report card. A sense of hopelessness is easy to develop and become the self-limiting measure of one’s own worth. The attitude towards intellectual capacity should be ďÐÃĐÿ Ðâ ûÃóáö æÌ ðÏĒöл¯Ü Ķ ûâÃöö where exercise, routine and effort yield results and targeted objectives once met will be exceeded. cityparent.com

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WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER GIVING BIRTH TO A PREMATURE BABY Infants born before the 37th week of gestation are considered premature. Initially, caring for children born prematurely, often referred to as “preemies,” may differ from parenting a full-term baby. It is important that parents recognize this and acknowledge that premature babies require different care than those born at full-term.

The average full-term baby weighs around seven pounds, ºýû ¯ ðóÃáÐà á¯Ē ĐÃÐÍÏ Ķ ďà pounds or less. A preemie may look different from a full-term infant. When compared to fullterm babies, preemies’ heads will seem much larger in relation to the rest of their bodies. Also, preemies tend to have less fat, so their skin can appear thin and transparent. His or her features will seem sharper and less round than the features of babies born at full-term. The absence of protective fat means a preemie will quickly get cold in normal room temperatures. It’s common for premature infants to be placed in an incubator (isolette) or under a radiant warmer to help maintain body temperature.

Depending on how prematurely they were born, preemies may spend days or weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit (NNICU). Preemies sometimes have trouble breathing due to immature respiratory systems.

Respiration and heart rate will be monitored, and oxygen may be supplied to help ensure the organs get an adequate supply. A

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As a result, parents may have to wait to welcome visitors until the infant is a little older.

Premature babies require some extra care to help them thrive.

Parents can work with trusted pediatricians to give their infants the best opportunities to grow and develop.

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continued positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine may be used temporarily to assist in breathing as well, according to the Houstonbased Sprout Pediatrics.

Parents may be temporarily prevented from holding their infant while they are in the NNICU. However, once the child becomes stable, and only after careful sanitation, it’s possible for new moms and dads to hold their baby. Visitors to the NICU likely will not be allowed to hold the child, however.

A preemie must meet certain criteria in order to be discharged from the hospital: · Maintain body temperature in an open crib for at least 24 to 48 hours, depending on how premature the baby was at birth. · Feed by bottle or breast without supplemental tube feedings. · Gain weight steadily.

While Nemours KidsHealth ® notes that most premature infants do not need specialized medical support after leaving the hospital, regular medical care and evaluation are advised. That’s because preemies may be vulnerable to apnea and other breathing issues. Parents may need extra equipment to monitor breathing at home.

Preemies often need extra nourishment because they have to catch up to the growth of full-term infants.

A concentrated formula that accounts for immature intestinal development may be necessary.

Patience is necessary since preemies require smaller, more frequent feedings. Preemies have delicate immune systems, so they may be vulnerable to viral infections post-discharge.

A PREEMIE MUST MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA IN ORDER TO BE DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSPITAL: Ȱ 3 #4L #4 8 Z TEMPERATURE IN AN OPEN CRIB FOR AT LEAST 24 TO 48 HOURS, DEPENDING ON HOW PREMATURE THE BABY WAS AT BIRTH. Ȱ Z 8LL. OR BREAST WITHOUT SUPPLEMENTAL TUBE FEEDINGS. Ȱ #4 X # "L STEADILY. cityparent.com

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The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life

By Jacque Aye An interactive book to encourage and build selfcare. It’s a book to helps your kids learn about themselves, their fears, and how to defeat them. â æÌĶ »Ð¯Ü Íýпà ûæ ºÃ»æáÐâÍ ûÏà áæöû á¯Íл¯Ü version of yourself. Fantasy vs reality and the tools kids learn to use in the real world of being. This book teaches how self-love, emotional openness, and softness are associated with power, intelligence, and strength. Age 10+ – Published by Ulysses Press – Pages 127 – Price $24.95 – CDN

Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family

By Rachel Bowie and Roberta Fiorito For fans of the British Royal Family a collection of intriguing facts and anecdotes. From Princess Diana to Megan Markle. Glimpses of the Royal’s evolution within the monarchy.

Juicy tidbits about Princess Diana’s royal courtship, revenge dress from births to funerals and much more.

Ages 10+ – Published by Ulysses press – Pages 280 – Price $26.95 CDN

Cat’s First Baby

By Natalie Nelson Cat is curious. Someone new has joined the family, but who is this tiny being? Unlike cats, this new arrival does not meow, smell, or have a tail. This loud, silly family member may even grow on Cat as he investigates.

After all, they both enjoy a good catnap.

Children will love this story from a pet’s point of view.

Age – 2-5 – Published Quirk Books – Pages 28 board book – Price $12.95 CDN

Hat Cat

By Troy Wilson Friendship, love and trust is what this heartwarming story is about. Hat is a cat who was found inside an old man’s hat when he went to put it on. The old man takes Hat home where he loves and cares for Hat, however the old man is too afraid to let Hat outside. Then one day the old man goes away, and strangers come to visit, however they too love, care, and ÌÃÿ "¯ûȨ "¯û Ķ â¿ö ¯â æððæóûýâÐûĒ ûæ Ãö»¯ðà when the little girl has the door open. Read what happens and how trust was built upon the old man’s return.

Ages 4-8 – Published by Candlewick Press – Pages 32 – Price - $23.99 – CDN HC

Don’t Lose Your Head – Life Lessons from the Six Ex-Wives of Henry VIII – â NâæÌĶ »Ð¯Ü HýóďÐď¯Ü ýпÃ

By Harriet Marsden This humorous guide to life gives you the inside scoop from a collection of some of English history’s toughest women, including ex-wives, mothers, and daughters of King Henry VIII. These legendary ladies explain (with a bit of sarcasm and friendly charm) how they learned hard lessons from the 16th century about dating, marriage, and feminism. This book tells the story through the eyes of four different women around Henry VIII, including the Queen Mother, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and more. Age – 12+ – Published

by Ulysses Press – Pages 192 – Price $22.95 –

Why Do I Feel So Worried – A Kid’s Guide to Coping with Big Emotions.

By Tammi Kirkness Managing worries and self-soothing when spiraling is hard for kids with developing minds. Check out this interactive, step-bystep guide! Children ages 7 to 12 follow an ïöĒɍûæɍýöÃȣ »æÜæýóÌýÜÜĒ ÐÜÜýöûó¯ûÿ ķ æĐ»Ï¯óûȣ which teaches kids how to name the emotion ûÏÃĒɚóà öûóýÍÍÜÐâÍ ĐÐûÏȣ Ķ Íýóà æýû Ðûö öæýó»Ãȣ and how to calm down with an easy activity.

Even if kids can’t solve what’s worrying them, they can certainly make themselves feel better!

Age – All – Published by The Experiment – Pages 144 – Price $19.95 CDN

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FEATURED | CAMPS 3B -ɖ8ɖ3 - Ðö ¯ ðóÐď¯ûÃȣ âæâɍðóæĶûȣ æâÃɍæÌɍ¯ɍÛÐâ¿ öðæóûö »¯áð Ìæó ÍÐóÜö ¯Íÿ ƺɍƴƹȨ .滯ûÿ æ⠺ïýûÐÌýÜ Ïáл .¯ÛÃȣ Úýöû ¯ ϯÜÌ Ïæýó ïöû æÌ B¯óóĒ Hæýâ¿ȣ æýó »¯áðÃóö ÃâÚæĒ ýâÐòýà öýááÃó ðóæÍó¯áö æÌ »æáðÃûÐûÐďà öĐÐááÐâÍȣ æðÃâ Đ¯ûÃó öĐÐááÐâÍȣ ûóЯûÏÜæâȣ öðóÐâû »¯âæà ¯â¿ Û¯Ē¯Û ó¯»ÐâÍȨ #â ¯¿¿ÐûÐæâ ûæ ûÏÃöà ðÐÜܯó öðæóûöȣ ¯áð Ûɍ8ɍ3¯Û æÌÌÃóö Ðâöûóý»ûÐæâ¯Ü ðóæÍó¯áö Ðâ áæóà ûϯâ ƵƸ æûÏÃó öðæóûö ¯â¿ ¯»ûÐďÐûÐÃöȨ 8ýó »¯áð æÌÌÃóö ûÏà ºÃöû æðÃâɍĐ¯ûÃó öĐÐááÐâÍ ÃđðÃóÐÃâ»Ãȣ Íïóÿ ûæ ¯Íà ¯â¿ ¯ºÐÜÐûĒɋá¯âĒ .¯Ûà 8âû¯óÐæ öĐÐááÃóö Íæû ûÏÃÐó öû¯óû ¯û ¯áð Ûɍ8ɍ3¯Ûȥ 8ýó »¯áðÃóö óûÃÐďà ĐæóÜ¿ »Ü¯öö »æ¯»ÏÐâÍ Ðâ öĐÐááÐâÍ ¯â¿ ûóЯûÏÜæâöȣ ¯â¿ Đà ¯óà ûÏà æâÜĒ »¯áð ûϯû ð¯óûлÐð¯ûÃö Ðâ 8âû¯óÐæ ûóЯûÏÜæâö ¯â¿ óÃͯûû¯öȨ æáðÜÃûà ĐÐûÏ æâɍöÐûà áÿл¯Ü ¯â¿ æýó æĐâ ðÃóöæâ¯Ü »ÏÃÌöȣ ¯áð Ûɍ8ɍ3¯Û Ðö ûóýÜĒ ¯ æâÃɍæÌɍ¯ɍÛÐâ¿ »¯áð ÃđðÃóÐÃâ»Ãȥ WÐöÐû »¯áð¯Ûæá¯ÛȨ»æá æó »æâû¯»û ýö Ìæó áæóà ¿Ãû¯ÐÜöȥ dianne@campakomak.com CAMP FRENDA Situated on the shore of Lake Rosseau with our own private bay, Camp Frenda has been making incredible memories for campers since 1945. From waterskiing to our horse barn, from our own natural rock wall to our amazing craft complex, Frenda has something for everyone, along with some of the most reasonable camp rates you’ll ɯчƲţчŀƲȝȗƋūǢūϴчEǢūƲţŀчƋŀǪчǪǟūŜƐŀƧƐȧūţчȗŀǷūǢǪƤƐƐƲƄчŀƲţчƋƼǢǪūчǟǢƼƄǢŀưǪч ƃƼǢчǷƋƼǪūчƐƲǷūǢūǪǷūţϯч}ǿǢчŀưŀȧƐƲƄчǪǷŀɬччŀǢūчƋƐƄƋƧȝчūǡǿƐǟǟūţчǷƼчƄƐȖūчȝƼǿǢч ȝƼǿƲƄч ƼƲūǪч ǷƋūч śūǪǷч ǪǿưưūǢч Ƽƃч ǷƋūƐǢч ƧƐȖūǪϴч ǿǪч ǪūǢȖƐŜūч ŀȖŀƐƧŀśƧūч ƃǢƼưч ¸ƼǢƼƲǷƼчƼǢч}ǪƋŀȗŀϯчч£ūŀŜƋчƼǿǷчǷƼţŀȝчЛчŀчƄǢūŀǷчǪǿưưūǢчŀȗŀƐǷǪϴ Ƽɭ ччŜūӄŜŀưǟƃǢūƲţŀϯŜƼư

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CAMP RAMAH Join us for Masa BaTeva: an outdoor experience at Camp Ramah, for a life changing summer camp experience, combining in-camp outdoor experiences, out-of-camp canoe camping, and rock climbing as well as beloved, classic Ramah Canada programming. Masa BaTeva campers will spend a significant amount of the session camping in Ontario’s stunning and rugged provincial parks. While in camp on our beautiful, expansive Muskoka campus, campers will experience our exciting new climbing, high ropes, rappelling and adventure courses, paddling and swimming in our lake. Campers will hike and bike our wilderness trails, and participate in accessible, joyous Jewish experiences with an environmental/nature focus. Dates: July 25, 2022 – Aug. 18, 2022 (Full Session), July 25, 2022 – Aug. 7, 2022 (current grade 5 and 6). sami@campramah.com

Sami Eisen Program Director 416.395.2193 x 2501

CONSERVATION HALTON It’s the sweetest time of year at Conservation Halton! The Mountsberg sugarbush has been producing maple magic for more than 150 years and educating the public for over 40 years about this cherished tradition. The park will tap about 300 sugar maples this spring and the crystal-clear sap will be magically transformed into sweet maple syrup in the Sugar Shanty.

Running on weekends from March 5 to April 10, and throughout March Break, Maple Town offers visitors independent exploration and guided tours throughout the park. This unique and truly Canadian experience Ðâ»Üý¿Ãö Üæûö æÌ Ìýâ ¯»ûÐďÐûÐÃö Ðâ»Üý¿ÐâÍ á¯ðÜà öýͯó ö¯áðÜÃöȣ ĶóÃöпà lounges, maple taffy on snow, historical sites, wagon rides and more.

Reservations are required.

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FEATURED | CAMPS DEARCROFT MONTESSORI is celebrating over 50 years of an Oakville tradition with a natural reputation for excellence. Established in 1968, it is Oakville’s original Montessori School. The campus is located on a wooded, two-acre historic property, walking distance to Downtown Oakville and beautiful parks.

Dearcroft is CCMA accredited and a founding member of the Oakville Independent Schools. Our nurturing, highly dedicated staff take great pride in providing a warm and engaging learning environment for our students. Dearcroft offers programs for Toddlers (18 mos.) to Grade 8, through a dynamic, highly enriched learning experience within our supportive and close-knit communiûĒȨ 8ýó ÃđðÃóÐÃâ»Ã¿ȣ òý¯ÜÐĶ ÿ öû¯ÌÌȣ Ãđ»ÃÜÜÃâû ó¯ûÐæöȣ ¯â¿ ÜæâÍɍûÃóá óÃܯûÐæâɍ ships allow us to focus on all aspects of each child’s development. A Montessori education, due to its unique ability to identify and nurture individual strengths, does a remarkable job of creating graduates who go on to change the world. info@dearcroft-montessori.com | ¿Ã¯ó»óæļ ɒáæâûÃööæóÐȭ»æá

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POWER SOCCER ƼɬūǢǪч ţȝƲŀưƐŜч ŀƲţч ūƲơƼȝŀśƧūч ǪƼŜŜūǢч ŜŀưǟǪч ŀƲţч ǟǢƼƄǢŀưǪчǷƋŀǷчǪƐƲŜūч͵ͽͽͺчŀǢūчŜƼưǟƧūǷūƧȝчƃƼŜǿǪūţчƼƲчǟƧŀȝūǢчţūȖūƧƼǟưūƲǷϯч «ƼŜŜūǢчǟǢƼƄǢŀưǪчŀǢūчŀȖŀƐƧŀśƧūчƃƼǢчǟƧŀȝūǢǪчƼƃчŀƧƧчǪƤƐƧƧчƧūȖūƧǪчƃǢƼưчśūƄƐƲƲūǢч ǷƼчŀţȖŀƲŜūţϼŜƼưǟūǷƐǷƐȖūчǟƧŀȝūǢǪϯч×ūчƼɬūǢчȝūŀǢЙǢƼǿƲţчŜƼЙūţчǟǢƼƄǢŀưǪϰч ŀǪчȗūƧƧчŀǪчƄƐǢƧǪчƼƲƧȝчŜƧŀǪǪūǪчƃƼǢчŜƋƐƧţǢūƲчŀƄūǪч͸чǷƼч͵͹чȝūŀǢǪчƼƧţϯч£ūƄƐǪǷūǢч ƃƼǢчƼǿǢчȗūūƤƧȝч«ƼŜŜūǢч«ŜƋƼƼƧǪϰч×ƐƲǷūǢч ǢūŀƤϰчpŀǢŜƋчśǢūŀƤϰчǪǿưưūǢϰчŀƲţч чţŀȝчŜŀưǟǪϯчRƲчƼǿǢчǟǢƼƄǢŀưǪϰчǟƧŀȝūǢǪчȗƐƧƧчȗƼǢƤчƼƲчǪƋƼƼǷƐƲƄϰчǟŀǪǪƐƲƄϰч ǢūŜūƐȖƐƲƄϰчţǢƐśśƧƐƲƄϰчưƼȖūưūƲǷчȗƐǷƋчŀƲţчȗƐǷƋƼǿǷчǷƋūчśŀƧƧϰчǟƼǪƐǷƐƼƲƐƲƄчŀƲţч ưƼǢūϴч ƧǿǪчŀǷчƼǿǢч«ǿưưūǢч ŀưǟǪϰчȗūчƋŀȖūчŀч ƼȗūǢч«ƼŜŜūǢчШ}ƧȝưǟƐŜǪЩч ŀƲţчШ×ƼǢƧţч ǿǟЩчūŀŜƋчȗūūƤϴч ŀǢǷƐŜƐǟŀƲǷǪчŀǷчƼǿǢчŜŀưǟǪчȗƐƧƧчŀƧǪƼчǢūŜūƐȖūчŀч Ш ƼȗūǢч ŀŜƤЩчЋơūǢǪūȝчӅчƋŀǷЌϰчǟƧǿǪчŀч ƧŀȝūǢч£ūǟƼǢǷчţūǷŀƐƧƐƲƄчǷƋūƐǢчǟǢƼƄǢūǪǪϰч ǪǷǢūƲƄǷƋǪϰчŀƲţчŀǢūŀǪчǷƼчƐưǟǢƼȖūчƼƲϯч ŀưǟчǢūƄƐǪǷǢŀǷƐƼƲчƐǪчŀȖŀƐƧŀśƧūчƃƼǢчƃǿƧƧч ţŀȝǪϰчƋŀƧƃчţŀȝчưƼǢƲƐƲƄǪчƼǢчŀƃǷūǢƲƼƼƲǪϯч×ūчŀƧǪƼчƼɬūǢчūȜǷūƲţūţчŜŀǢūчȗƐǷƋч ūŀǢƧȝчţǢƼǟЙƼɬчŀƲţчƧŀǷūчǟƐŜƤǿǟϯчinfo@powersoccer.ca

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CANLAN SPORTS™ We believe that sports changes lives for the better and we’re committed to creating fun, inclusive and engaging environments for kids to learn and grow. Our programs, for any age and every stage, are play-based, so your child can learn creatively and develop the skills to thrive! Join our Canlan Sports Community and gain both the friendships, the fun and ƃǿƲţŀưūƲǷŀƧчǪƤƐƧƧǪчƼƲчŀƲţчƼɬчǷƋūчƐŜūϰчƃǢƼưчǟǢƼƄǢŀưǪϰчǷƼчŜŀưǟǪϰчƧūŀƄǿūǪϰчǷƼǿǢƲŀưūƲǷǪϰчŀƲţчǪƼчưǿŜƋчưƼǢūϯ Canlan Sports: it’s where we play™. helpcentre@canlansports.com

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FEATURED | CAMPS SCARBOROUGH BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Register now for our 2022 XÐâûÃó º¯öÛÃûº¯ÜÜ ðóæÍó¯áöȥ æóáÿ Ðâ ƴƼƼƹ ¯ö ¯ âæâɍðóæĶû æóͯâÐĕ¯ûÐæâȣ the Scarborough Basketball Association has a simple game plan – to provide boys and girls in and around the Scarborough area with the opportunity to grow and enjoy life through the sport of basketball. For öæáà æÌ æýó ĒæýûÏȣ ûÏà H ĐÐÜÜ ºÃ ¯ ܯýâ»ÏÐâÍ ð¯¿ Ìæó ¯ öý»»ÃööÌýÜ basketball career in college or university. Some may even go on to ºÃ»æáà ðóæÌÃööÐæâ¯Ü ðܯĒÃóöȣ º¯öÿ æâ ûÏà Ìý⿯áÃâû¯Üö ûϯû Đà ÏÃÜðÿ ûÏÃá ¿ÃďÃÜæðȨ "æĐÃďÃóȣ Ìæó áæöûȣ ûÏà H ¯â¿ Ðûö º¯öÛÃûº¯ÜÜ ðóæÍó¯áö ¯óà öÐáðÜĒ ¯ áïâö æÌ ºýÐÜ¿ÐâÍ »Ï¯ó¯»ûÃóȣ ¿ÃďÃÜæðÐâÍ ÌóÐÃâ¿öÏÐðö ¯â¿ having a whole lot of fun. We offer a variety of programs for kids ages 5-19 from beginners to our Scarborough Prep programs for elite players.

Registration is now open for our 2022 Winter house league and Small Ball Learn to Play programs.

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TECHZENIK is a Toronto-based STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) education provider. We provide top-quality STEM, robotics, and coding programs for children of various ages ranging from kinder (ages ͸ЙͺЌϰч ơǿƲƐƼǢч ЋŀƄūǪч ͻЙͽЌϰч ŀƲţч ǪūƲƐƼǢч ЋŀƄūǪч ͵ʹѾЌϯч ×ūч ŀǢūч ŜǿǢǢūƲǷƧȝч ƼɬūǢƐƲƄч coding classes (online) on weekdays, robotics (in-person) classes on weekends, and daily activity kits for your child’s upcoming March Break! £ūƄƐǪǷūǢчǿǪƐƲƄчƧƐƲƤǪчśūƧƼȗМǿǪūчŜƼǿǟƼƲчŜƼţūчЪưŀǢŜƋ͵͹ЫчǷƼчƄūǷч͵͹җчƼɬϯ Don’t forget to subscribe to our latest interactive online portal for children at playzenik.com. Your child can enjoy free features such as educational games, STEM and coding lessons, and more.

Receive our monthly STEM kits through premium subscription. At home, your child will be provided with fun STEM projects to build along with our online curriculum!

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TOWN OF OAKVILLE Have fun in your own neighbourhood!

Families know how important an active and rewarding camp is for their kids. That’s why the Town of Oakville is a great choice for fun and affordable camps geared to children aged four to 12, including those requiring one-on-one support. Check out our variety of camps including traditional day camp programs, and specialty offerings such as sports, swimming, arts, and leadership. With all our camp leaders trained in the HIGH FIVE principles of Healthy Child Development, you’ll be choosing the best possible environment for your child to grow, develop and thrive through play. Registration for summer camp programming opens at 7 a.m. on Wed., Mar. 2. Visit oakville.ca to browse camp options. recreation@oakville.ca

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