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The articles and information in your Everyday Guidebook is provided by sponsors from across Canada who believe in building community by connecting neighbours. To help strengthen these connections, they have made a commitment to share these useful articles on everyday topics for your benefit. You will find that many items apply across Canada, while some are specific to your region or Province.
Encourage your child to read this summer
June 11, 2008 --
By Gord Terry
(NC)-In June we heard the choruses of "no more pencils, no more
books," as children rushed out of s...
Teach your child the power of their voice
May 29, 2008 --
(NC)-Building the citizens of tomorrow is an important job, but
teachers, community groups and parents often struggle to find i...
Get the inside scoop on universities quickly online
December 7, 2007 -- Get the inside scoop on universities quickly online(NC)-There are many things to think about when choosing a university. Top of mind considerations ar...
Student Tips: Make your university application stand out from the crowd
December 4, 2007 -- Student Tips: Make your university application stand out from the crowd(NC)-Students planning their post-secondary education are asking: what's the se...
10 ways to celebrate Family Literacy Day
November 20, 2007 -- (NC)-January 27, 2008 will mark the tenth year of Family Literacy Day®. ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation created this national day with support from fou...
Some tips on making literacy 'a family thing'
November 27, 2006 -- Some tips on making literacy 'a family thing'
(NC)-On January 27, families and communities across Canada will celebrate ABC CANADA Family Literacy Da...
Changes in Funding?
June 2, 2004 -- Once each year the provincial government makes a statement of its grants to the 72 school boards for the following school year through its "funding fo...
Virtual Thesaurus?
June 2, 2004 -- The English language is a wonderful thing. When used properly it allows us to express exactly what we’re thinking, in the way that we’re thinking it.&...
Home Schooling
March 20, 2004 -- Home schooling, also known as home based learning and even “unschooling” is becoming a more popular option for many parents. Concerned with both the q...
What About Montessori?
March 20, 2004 -- In the early 1900’s Dr. Maria Montessori became involved in the education of children labelled mentally challenged. As the first woman physician to gr...
Communicating Under Stress
March 20, 2004 -- As if dealing with the direct effects of stress were not challenge enough. When we are in a stressful environment, everything seems to take extra ener...
The Communicator's Advantage
March 20, 2004 -- If you believe strong communication skills are vitally important, you are in good company. For over fifty years studies have consistently shown that m...
Schoolyard Bullies
March 20, 2004 -- Bullying comes in many forms that include physical, emotional, or verbal bullying; individually or in combination. It may involve one child bullying a...
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