SURVIVAL GUIDE
2009 Family Survival Guide
Welcome to the third edition of the Durham Parent Family Survival Guide. Essential? Yes. Useful? Yes. Every year we produce this guide we learn more
Survival Guide - Are you prepared for a disaster?
How would your family cope if presented with a disaster like fire, tornado or flooding? Discover 5 ways to begin today to prepare for the unexpected....Survival Guide — What to look for in a daycare provider
Home day care, daycare centres, co-ops, play groups — the opportunities for childcare can be overwhelming. But there are some things parents can look for to ensure they’re getting what’s right for their family....Survival Guide — Child Care
Finding suitable caregivers for your children is a daunting task. The options for childcare in the region suit all budgets and preferences. With full and part-time programs, commercial and in-home providers, the options are endless. Because your children may just spend more time with their caregiver than you, it is vital you do the research to ensure your child has the right match. ...Survival Guide- Health
Nothing strikes fear in a parent more than a child with a very high fever, or a child who is not responding to care. Durham Region abounds with hospitals and walk-in clinics that are at the ready to meet your needs. Use these listings to ensure that you can get the best care for your child in the shortest amount of time. ...Survival Guide — Private Education
Public or catholic schools may not meet your needs. That is why more than 120,000 Ontario students attend private or alternative schools. See our listings to find a school that is right for you. ...Survival Guide — Family Support & Emergency Services
Whether you are a single parent needing support or a family in need of long-term care for your child or you are seeking CPR classes, one of these organizations can help. ...Survival Guide — Education
Your son or daughter turns four years old before December 31, 2009 — now it’s time to decide where they will go to school. ...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 — A Night Out
Spending time outside the home, is a great way for families to connect. Durham Region offers many options for families. Whether you are seeking pizza or a burger and fries or sumptuous home-cooking, these locations have something for everyone. ...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!...- Sleep is elusive for me
- Elite Care Canada / Nannies and Caregivers
- My dirty little secret: How I failed breastfeeding 101
- Prepare home-cooked family meals for under $10
- How to go green and save green
Sandy Morgan
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08 April, 2009 05:10:32
A Single parent support group offering single parents and their children support, activities and friendship.
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at the Oshawa ...
Melanie
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26 March, 2009 03:58:18
This article is just the reassurance that I needed. Though on some level, I agreed with myself that stopping to breast-feed was the right decision, ...
mpcoc
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19 March, 2009 04:24:04
Make it whole grains. In the bread department look for products that are high in fibre and made with whole grains, and choose whole wheat ...
3freester
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14 March, 2009 08:39:48
Painting small clay flower pots, or making paper napkin rings (paper, heart stickers, and staples). Children will enjoy participating in activities that are meaningful to ...
K. Lytle
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11 February, 2009 04:58:53
I'll share with you something my father told me when I had my children. It's a fairly new ideology, within the history of man, that ...
