Confidence at school spells success
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- By Kumon Math and Reading Centres
A new school year has begun and once again children have a brand new slate. If we take time to stir up some excitement for learning, say education professionals, the usual back-to-school anxiety will not only be reduced, it will be replaced with a growing confidence.
Preventing Colds
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- By Super User
Colds… separating fact from fiction
The Cold Truth: The common cold is a viral disease which infects the lining within your nose. It typically takes a week to recover, making it a fairly minor condition.
Teamwork an important social skill for children
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- By Gabriel Gosselin
As educational systems are adapting to include a larger component of group work, mirroring the work environment of today’s economy, now more than ever, children need exposure to teambuilding skills at a young age.
RESP Information for Parents
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- By Super User
There are many misconceptions when it comes to RESPs (Registered Education Savings Plans). Parents who simply want to save for their children’s futures can become overwhelmed with information or worse, not realize the importance of choosing the right plan for the children and end up losing their hard-earned money.
Johanna’s Story: A little girl with a big story
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- By Shari Reinhart
a2z parents had the privilege of meeting a brave and beautiful young lady. Her name is Johanna Wellige and at six years old she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, rhabdomyosarcoma.
Magic Words
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- By Shari Reinhart
"Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter which fork you use." Emily Post
Waste not, want not… Five budget-wise grocery shopping tips
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- By Super User
It is actually possible to eat well and healthy without putting stress on your wallet! All it takes is a bit of organization, resourcefulness and some basic cooking knowledge.
Shedding Stress...Getting it all done without multi-tasking
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- By Julia Di Nardo
From the minute you wake up, the mile long to-do list in your mind starts screaming for your attention. Who hasn't returned phone calls while ironing, checked email while watching TV, or helped their kids with homework while getting dinner ready?
