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APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS Now that spring is in full swing and we leave the nasty cold weather behind, nothing beats the great outdoors. With warmer weather, we look forward to outdoor patios, busy sidewalks and lighting up the BBQ. I’ve compiled some ideas of places to visit locally or if you like a little road trip.

Centre Island/High Park Take the ferry and your bikes to the Toronto Island.

Find the closest lake and get your canoe or kayak out. Walk through High Park and take in the beauty of Toronto’s Sakura, known as the cherry blossom festival which bloom in late April to early May. 1000 Islands From Gananoque, halfway between Toronto and Ottawa, more than 1,800 islands dot the St. Lawrence River. There is no better way to see all the secluded beaches, picturesque cottages, and lavish homes than by taking a cruise along Millionaires’ Row. View the beautiful Boldt Castle and learn the tragic story of how George Boldt built it for his wife, who died before it was completed in 1904. Boldt’s dream has now been achieved because of the Thousand #öܯâ¿ö óпÍà ýûÏæóÐûĒɚö ÃÌÌæóûö ¯â¿ ûÏà á¯ÍâÐĶ »Ãâû grounds are now open to visitors.

Bruce Peninsula Get a head start on the summer rush of tourists by exploring Bruce Peninsula’s amazing rock formations and lush nature trails. Located on the Georgian Trail, the grotto features an eerie blue-water pool, which combines the crystal waters of Lake Huron and the waters of Georgian Bay. Hamilton Known as the city of the waterfalls, Hamilton has the largest botanical garden in Canada, an attraction worth visiting during spring when thousands of ķ æĐÃóö ¯óà Ðâ ºÜææáȨ Niagara-on-the-Lake A World Heritage Site in southwestern Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake is a stunning little town made up of 19th century buildings, with boutiques and unique antique shops. Only 30 minutes from Niagara Falls, it is also known as Canada’s wine region, with several wineries to visit.

Embrace spring and the great outdoors and never miss an opportunity to visit the spectacular places to see in Ontario! And remember Que Sera, Sera, whatever will be, will be.

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Crullers: In a medium saucepan, over high heat bring milk, water, butter, sugar and salt to a boil. Using a wooden spoon, stir in flour all at once. Cook, stirring vigorously, until mixture forms on bottom of pan, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and cook stirring 2 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.

Raspberry or Blackberry Glaze: ѿ cup (75 mL) raspberries or blackberries, crushed 1 cup (250 mL) icing sugar Lemon Glaze: 1 cup (250 mL) icing sugar 2 tsp (10 mL) grated lemon zest 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice

Transfer cooled dough into a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment. On medium speed, add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, making sure to incorporate each egg until smooth and shiny.

Scrape mixture into a large piping bag fitted with a large star tip.

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375°F (190°C) or alternatively use a large pot filled with 3 inches (8 cm) of oil and a deep-fry thermometer.

Pipe 3-inch (8 cm) round circles onto 4-inch (10 cm) squared pieces of parchment paper. Using a slotted spoon, gently immerse crullers into deep fryer, along with parchment paper. With tongs, remove papers once they have loosened from the crullers in the oil. Fry crullers in batches of 2 for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Let drain on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet.

Raspberry or Blackberry Glaze: In a medium bowl, stir together crushed berries and icing sugar in a bowl until smooth.

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learned nicknames for these body parts. By avoiding the ö»ÐÃâûÐĶ »¯ÜÜĒ ¿ÃóÐďÿ ûÃóáö for these organs and features, you are reinforcing the notion that these conversation topics are taboo, which furthers the societal connotation of shame with female sex organs. It is this stigma which makes your daughter more likely to avoid disclosing severe period cramps or unusual vaginal discharge. By using the correct terminology, you and your daughter can discuss female reproductive organs as casually as you discuss the health of your other body parts. This way, your daughter will be more likely to share potential aches or pains she experiences on her physical journey through puberty, and will push her towards having more open and empowering conversations with her peers.

Give advice through a modern lens Although anecdotes about your own experiences through puberty can provide valuable insight for your curious daughter, it is certain that your puberty ÃđðÃóÐÃâ»Ã ¿ÐÌÌÃóö öÐÍâÐĶ »¯âûÜĒ from the typical struggles of teen girls in 2022. Despite better access to puberty products and informative resources, girls face the added challenge of navigating puberty with social media and the ever-pursued ideal of the perfect woman. This introduces the threat of comparison that breeds insecurity in many teen girls. Considering this modern roadblock to a seamless transition to adulthood, it is imperative that you cater your advice towards the current

challenges of tweens. This may look like teaching her how to use social media in a healthy and empowering way. It should also involve reminding her that everyone develops at a unique pace, despite the narrative that the media and her peers are perpetuating. Moreover, you should be preaching body inclusivity, and celebrating her beautiful individuality. On the other hand, you can leverage modern technologies to provide helpful tools to ease her through puberty, such as using period tracking apps, following tween empowerment social media accounts, or listening to uplifting womens’ podcasts!

Purchase from tween & teen – friendly brands 8âà æÌ ûÏà ºÃâÃĶ ûö æÌ ýâ¿ÃóÍæÐâÍ puberty in 2022 is the availability of tween friendly, female empowering brands. Historically, á¯âĒ »æáð¯âÐÃö ϯďà ðóæĶ ûÿ off of the insecurities of women and girls, perpetuating a value for short-lived trends, as well as imposing the pink tax on period products. However, there is another side of the fashion and wellness industry which operates with the health and happiness of young women at the forefront of their mission statement. At Apricotton, we have designed numerous styles of bras that are designed to grow as your daughter grows, while eliminating the discomfort and insecurity often associated with bra shopping. Apricotton bras are catered to the unique needs of tweens and teens, while we seek to uplift and educate young women during this vulnerable time.

ALTHOUGH ANECDOTES ABOUT YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES THROUGH PUBERTY CAN PROVIDE VALUABLE INSIGHT FOR YOUR CURIOUS DAUGHTER, IT IS CERTAIN THAT YOUR PUBERTY EXPERIENCE DIFFERS SIGNIFICANTLY FROM THE TYPICAL STRUGGLES OF TEEN GIRLS IN 2022.

Encourage her to seek advice Ìóæá ɜæÜ¿Ãó öÐöûÃóɝ Ķ ÍýóÃö Despite your best efforts, there are simply some issues your daughter faces throughout her adolescence that she may feel more reassured about sharing with an older peer, rather than a parent. Accepting this reality, you should encourage your daughter to share the burden of her more intimate worries with another trusted person. As an older teenager or young adult, this person is able to provide more impartial and experiencebased advice, given their recent encounters with problems alike.

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Be sure that all conversations are inclusive It is vitally important that lessons with your child about puberty and reproductive health include the experiences of people of all sexualities and gender expressions. For tweens and teens who are unsure of their sexual and gender identities, the trials of puberty can exacerbate feelings of gender dysphoria and uncertainties in their sexual orientation. This stems largely from media and traditional parenting lessons that impose a cis-heteronormative idea of how a woman should look, feel and express herself. To combat this, you may consider explaining how a person’s hormones change during puberty, and how transgender people may choose to inhibit or increase these hormones when transitioning. Moreso, it may involve you rewriting the typical lessons around heterosexual reproductive health, including the possibility of other LGBT+ inclusive relationships. Overall, ensure that puberty conversations pertain to all people, which will encourage your child to mature into a more open-minded adult and feel accepted, not restricted, by their most authentic self.

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Soccer programs are available for players of all skill levels from beginner to advanced/competitive players. We offer year-round co-ed programs, as well as girls only classes for children ages 4 to 15 years old. Register for our weekly soccer schools, Winter Break, March Break, summer, and PA day camps. In our programs, players will work on shooting, passing, receiving, dribbling, movement with and without the ball, positioning and more! Plus at our Summer Camps, we have a Power Soccer “Olympics” and “World Cup” each week! Participants at our camps will also receive a “Power Pack” (jersey and hat), plus a Player Report detailing their progress, strengths, and areas to improve on. Camp registration is available for full days, half day mornings or afternoons. We also offer extended care with early drop-off and late pickup. info@powersoccer.ca | powersoccer.ca

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THE ROYAL CITY SOCCER CLUB is celebrating our 30th annual summer camps this July and August as the #1 grassroots soccer day camp in Canada. Our program is designed to offer a soccer focus in the morning with a leisure swim and camp activities in the afternoons. All children aged 5 to 13 are encouraged to register for full day or morning sessions at any of our locations across Toronto, York, Peel, Durham, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and Milton. We offer early drop off and late pickup times with additional extended care times available($). Our camps operate during for 9 weeks in July and August.

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FEATURED | CAMPS SCARBOROUGH BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Register now for our ƵƳƵƵ XÐâûÃó º¯öÛÃûº¯ÜÜ ðóæÍó¯áöȥ æóáÿ Ðâ ƴƼƼƹ ¯ö ¯ âæâɍðóæĶû organization, 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 some of our youth, the SBA will be a launching pad for a successful basketball career in college or university. Some may even go on to become professional players, based on the fundamentals that we helped them develop. However, for most, the SBA and its basketball programs are simply a means of building character, developing friendships and 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. info@sbablues.ca | sbabasketball.ca ST. GABRIEL CHILD CARE CENTRES Come learn, share, laugh and grow with us at St. Gabriel Child Care Centres, where we celebrate the child. It has been our pleasure and privilege to have provided quality early learning and care in Woodbridge for over 32 years and we look forward to where our journey will take us next. Our curriculum and philosophy are based on the four foundations of learning: well-being, expression, engagement and belonging. We believe that all children are naturally curious and capable learners who are worthy of our trust and support. Our programs focus on the individual needs of the child, in a warm and positive environment.

We follow the child’s interests, inquiries and are collaborators in learning and play with your child. We encourage children to express their feelings, expand their learning by asking open ended questions and support their problem-solving skills and self-regulation development with guidance and modelling. info@stgabrielchildcare.com | stgabrielchildcare.com

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