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Online program helps military families with challenges of parenting

Available to CF families across Canada and CF families living out of Canada (OUTCAN), Raising Your Military Child teaches the at-home and deployed parent about behaviours they may see in their child and how to support their child at any age. more...

 
 
Canadians Band Together to Stand Up to Bullying

Over the last six weeks, in Ontario, bullying was thought to be the cause of three student suicides which has stirred the province and even television personalities, to call on more people to stand up to bullying. Unfortunately, these are not the first suicides due to bullying, in what is becoming a trend among youth in recent years. more...

 
 
Healthy eating for kids on the run

Much of life with kids seems to be spent on the run. And the older they get, the busier they get. How do you make sure you have healthy meals, snacks and drinks for your kids to get them through a busy day – or a busy week. more...

 
 
March Break ideas for the kids

Looking forward to March Break? Chances are your child will say a definitive “yes!” especially if they're off to a sunny destination. But if you're a parent stuck in town with zero plans and a limited budget, figuring out how to entertain the little ones for a week or two can be exhausting. Here are some ideas to kick-start your March Break plans: more...

 
 
Binge eating may be related to childhood experiences
Binge eating is one of the most common forms of disordered eating and, according to experts, perhaps the least understood. A binge eating disorder is not occasionally over-eating to the point of discomfort, as is often done at celebrations. more...
 
 

Help your child to have a healthy mind and body
To keep kids healthy on the inside and out, here are some tips from the National Eating Disorder Information Centre. more...
 
 

Help Your Child Succeed in School
Looking for ideas on how to eliminate distractions and stimulators for your children. Research has shown that there are a number of areas which create problems or make the lives of students much more difficult. If you can eliminate these it will help your child become more successful. more...
 
 

Back to School Routines
With two months of the school year under their belt some parents may be feeling weary, frustrated and at their wits end. The Phoenix Centre has put together a list of strategies and tips for parents to help their children, and themselves, succeed this school year. more...
 
 

Setting Your Children up for a Successful School Year
The beginning of a new school year is typically a busy time for parents. With school schedules, activity schedules and sports schedules to balance, parents might overlook that this time of year can be a stressful time for a child. Throw into the mix any of the military lifestyle factors and a child can be left feeling overwhelmed. more...

 
 

Summer Camps 2010
Ahhh, summer. The mere thought of it evokes the feeling of the warm sun on your face, the scent of freshly mowed lawn, something juicy on the barbeque ,and the distant sound of children laughing and playing outdoors.
Then it dawns on you! The children!! You and the kids, all day, everyday for well over 60 days. more...