Survival Guide — Party Plans
While you can plan your next child’s party in your home, consider these less stressful options. There are plenty of locations to host your next party. Most offer a full range of party assistance from invitations, hosting and organizing. Shop around. Some locations have a minimum number of guests and most parties start at $10 per child. (Scroll over the orange links to enter the advertiser's website.)...Survival Guide — Day Tripping
Covering more than 2,590 square kilometres, Durham Region offers a lot to do for families of all ages. Whether you are looking to spend the day learning about exotic animals from around the world, exploring the wondrous history the various communities have to offer at the many museums around the region, or discovering nature at the many conservation areas, farms, parks or beaches, Durham Region has everything covered for a fun outing with the family....Survival Guide — Shopping
Affordable family shopping has never been more important, which would explain the increase in consignment shops. Durham Region features dozens of retailers, consignment and thrift stores which often offer hundreds of brand name items for families at heavily discounted prices. Besides the obvious larger department stores, here are some you may not have discovered on your own!...Focus on building character not achievement
When travelling across the country, I asked parents what their number one goal or objective is when it comes to raising their teens? Parents told me, “I want my teen to be confident, reliable, motivated, disciplined.†Without realizing it, they were focusing on character - they had defined the character of their child. Yet, on a day to day basis, most of us focus more on achievement.Budget friendly activities for father and son
Having fun with your baby doesn’t require a trip to the toy store, fancy baby equipment or a special membership to a baby gym.Healthy choices in the grocery store can be easy
Putting the ‘eco’ in economical
With the holidays looming, you might be wondering just where you’re going to get the “green†to purchase presents. However, it’s a common misconception that eco-living is the hallmark of organic food lovers and hybrid-drivers.Prepare home-cooked family meals for under $10
Times are tough on families' budgets right now-and that means being resourceful and creative with meal preparation is more important than ever. When watching the health of your family and your budget, it's smart to use products that you have on hand that can add flavour and variety to routine meals.Share your quick and nutritious recipes with our readers!
Durham Parent invites moms and dad to submit their recipes for consideration! We are looking for quick yet nutritious meals for today's busy family. We're also looking for ideas parents have for involving your children in the meal preparation. Or how about your ideas for dealing with picky eaters? Post your recipe or suggestion in the comment area and you could have a chance to win a terrific prize to help you in your kitchen! Get posting!Sara Dimerman — Coming soon!
Durham Parent is proud to partner with renown author Sara Dimerman to help parents cope with daily parenting issues. Sara is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario as an individual, couple and family therapist. She is the author of 'Am I a Normal Parent?' (Hatherleigh Press, USA, 2008), is quoted regularly in magazine and newspaper articles and appears on radio and TV across North America.How a little piece of software called Skype brought my friends and family closer together.
Technically savvy I’m not, but I am also no slouch when it comes to matters of the PC. I must admit, however, that I’ve beenTips for taking tests
Do your kids get frustrated at the thought of taking tests? Your answer will largely depend on how successful they have been in the past—thatCelebrate National Youth Week With Us!
Programs and events continue Monday, May 4 and run right through until Thursday, May 7, including Basketball, Break Dancing, Games Room, Girls Only and much more!Moving from rewards and punishment to love and reason
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