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9 Fun Father’s Day Activities to Plan

This Father’s Day, take Dad out for something that you both can enjoy. Check out these easy and fun activities.

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How Can We Protect Our Children from Bullying?

In March 2000 an honour-roll student named Hamed Nastoh jumped off the Pattullo Bridge in New Westminster, B. C. Hamed, 14, left a seven-page note that said he was killing himself because his classmates tormented him with names like gay or faggot. He had never told his mother he was being bullied.

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13 Tips to Increase Your Family's Happiness and Health

Tolstoy was right—happy families are all alike. At least they share certain basic characteristics. Here are a few of the foundations experts say are key to a loving, cheerful home:

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7 Healthy Family Dining Tips

Experts say that families reap enormous emotional benefits when its members regularly eat meals together. Find out what you can do to keep yur family healthy and happy.

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46 Tips for a Healthier and More Active Family

Engaging your kids in a health-promoting lifestyle should be a priority for every loving parent. But if you want trim and healthy kids, you have to get trim and healthy yourself. Studies show that family environment is one of the strongest predictors of childhood obesity. In one study, children of sedentary parents (a.k.a. couch potatoes) were more likely to gain weight and become overweight than children of active parents.

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4 Tips for Family Fun

Find out how you can spend more quality time with your family while playing some fun activities to benefit your health.

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4 Tips for Parents

Learn more about the simple things you can do to build a succesful relationship with your children at different stages in their lives.

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6 Secrets to Raising Happy Children

Raising children is a job that is never quite done. But here are a few simple tips that may help you in raising happy children.

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5 Fall Activities for Families

Discover some fun activities the whole family will enjoy, even as the weather cools down this season.

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4 Fun Family Activities

Stay active this autumn with your family by trying some of these exciting activities.

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Back to School

It's that time of year again; time to get the kids ready for yet another school year. Read some of our best back-to-school articles for tips, quick meal ideas and everything else a parent needs to know for this coming September.

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The Challenges of Early Motherhood

Bringing a newborn into the world is a blessing, but it doesn't always feel that way. Like any new job, learning to be a mom can be toughest in the beginning.

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5 Myths About Canadians

Canadians are united by a love of hockey. We’re tolerant of newcomers and proud of our multiculturalism. We treasure our health-care system. We don’t like guns. We celebrate our history. Or maybe not. Just as every country has a national anthem and a flag, every country has its stereotypes. Here are some facts, figures and experts’ opinions that help paint a more complex picture of five Canadian clichés.

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7 Ways to Make Errands Less Stressful

Like death and taxes, there’s no escaping having to run errands. Since they can eat up time better spent relaxing or exercising, here are a few ways to make the process quicker, less stressful and more enjoyable.

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8 Ways to Stay Close to Your Child

You remember when they took naps. You recall their first words. You cherish the days when they were innocent, loving and eager for your hugs. The tips that follow can help you continue to bond with your children if they are no longer children. Nothing can make your heart soar as much as watching their lives prosper – and them wanting you to be part of it.

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