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DECEMBER 2009
PAGE	ARTICLES
3	Staying healthy during flu season
3 & 11	Canadian Public Health Association urges Canadians to get vaccinated against H1N1
4	All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth!
5	Washing hands is the best way to avoid spreading germs
5	Active play
6	Protect against holiday break-ins
7	Your baby won't stop crying ?
8 & 11	Loving energy in couple relationships
9	Cash in on Home Renovations Tax Credit
9	Home renos on a post-holiday budget
10	RESP's: Saving for post-secondary education
11	Teens learn to Make It Count
13	Go directly to Florida this winter
14	International music program helps local arts centre make Music Soup
15	The final installment of the Fairy Inspection Agency
17	Family Fun Guide - December 2009
20	When the ground freezes... what happens ?
21	All kinds of robots for all kinds of jobs
22	Create a kindergarten environment at home
23	Tis' the season for learning
24	Tips to eliminate cramming before tests
24	Minimize stress when studying for tests
27	Giving the gift of words
28	Techno treats for under the tree
30	Crafts for Christmas giving
32	Loving all creatures great and small
33	Celebrating holiday traditions
34	Tasty and lasting traditions
34	Kids' recipe contest: Get kids in the kitchen to eat right

April 2010
PAGE	ARTICLES
4	Make sure you're "within Arm's Reach
5	Is your family ready for a pet ?
6	What are speech and language and how you can support both in your children
6	New CHEO Advocasy Awards: "Let's Keep Kids Out of Hospital"
7	Teething feeder concerns
7	Parenting against the grain
8	Sharing secrets of the kitchen
9	Kids and philanthropy
10	Will cross-over devices be the end of personal computing ?
11	Earth Day fun
11	New location, new routes, still helping kids with cancer !
12	Fun learning at the Wildlife Festival
12	Alex Lacasse of Ottawa releases an international debut single
14	Earth Day and eco-friendly schools
15	Teach your kids to be cyber safe !
16	Helping children manage challenging situations with teachers
17	Dispelling myths: Prickly Porcupines
19	Celebrate your planet !
21	The freedom of nature camps

MARCH 2010
PAGE	ARTICLES
4	Dental health begins with the first tooth
5	Add-on products for car seats, booster seats, and seat belts - Are they safe ?
5	Helmets for all seasons
6	Celebrating food from field to table
7	"Getting it" ourselves to avoid "losing it" with our children
8	Tax savings for families
10 - 11	Family Fun Guide
11	Healthy Easter activities
13	Elmer the Safety Elephant "Be Prepared !" Poster Contest
13	Earth hour is a family affair
14	If March comes in like a lion does it go out like a lamb ?
15	Sweet March !
16 & 18	Watching for wildlife
18	New school safety rules
19	Language: Paving the way to early literacy
20	Federal privacy laws for young people
20	Pictures in motion: the science of movies
24	The right camp at the right age
25	Ask questions before selecting a hockey camp

FEBRUARY 2010
PAGE	ARTICLES
4 & 6	Ottawa Breastfeeding Buddies
5	Easing your child's fears
6	When a child's fears affect daily life
7 & 19	Language and social-emotional development: the links, the S.E.T steps and the strategies
8	Say "no thanks" to salt
9	Creating positive self-talk
10	Snow much fun !
11	Connect over a board game
12 & 16	Family Fun Guide
13	Computer camps provide a fun and educational option
14	Winter outdoor fun
14	Unique spring break camps
17	Who left that here ?
18	1, 2, 3... go get help with math !
18 & 20	Educational survey findings
19	Bienvenue to all bilingual and multilingual families
20	Canadian Parents for French helps parents choose the right French language program
21 - 23	Parent Education
26 & 27	Summer camp planning
27	Olympic construction challenge

JANUARY 2010
PAGE	ARTICLES
4	Flying with young children
5	Best friends forever: Skis, snowboards and helmets
6	Skin and body rehabilitation after baby
7	Healthy eating for a healthy New Year
8	The plunging temperatures of January
9	New all-day early learning program
10	Study smarts
11	Getting help with tuition fees
12	Understanding our children's school experiences
13	Financial health for kids
14	Making the most of the rest of the school year
14	Target cyber-bullying
21	The science of sunsets
22	Quebec City: Carnaval for kids
22	Know your snow
23	Raising funds and voices for literacy across Canada

NOVEMBER 2009
PAGE	ARTICLES
4-5	Stuttering in young children
5	Food allergies
5	A specialist in French-language education comes to Ottawa
6-7	How much sleep do kids need ?
7	Breathing a sigh of relief
8	Create baking traditions with kids
8	Eating to beat the flu
9	Is your child seeing clearly ?
10	Bonding with your child can help create opportunities for learning
11	Discover your roots
12	Exploring above and below
12 & 14	Arts Court serves up a Holiday of Music Soup
13	Family Fun Guide
14	How do animals adapt to winter ?
16	On-line shopping safety tips
16	The next installment of The Fairy Inspection Agency
17	Celebrating Independent School Month
18	Communication between home and school
18	Ottawa Montessori School sings peace around the world
19	Mixing age levels builds character and boosts creativity
20	Understanding your child's report card
21 & 23	Children with learning difficulties need to be heard
23	CP Parent Education

OCTOBER 2009
PAGE	ARTICLES
4	First dental visit by first birthday
5	Smile and the world smiles
5	Starting school at age 3: Why not ?
6	Teens and dieting
7 - 8	Heart and Stroke Foundation reports on health of Ontario children
7	The next installment of The Fairy Inspection Agency
8	Ten ways to be environmentally friendly
9	Teaching risk-taking as a life skill
11	Parent Education, compiled by the Parent Resource Centre
12 - 13	The benefits of choosing a Montessori school
14	Keep kids interested
15	Break the cycle of bullying
16	Under the desk - Ees Tops Nur,Nur,Nur, Nur !
16	Falling into fall
17	Do your children need to learn French ?
17 & 20	What a difference science can make
18	Nature's palette of colourful leaves
19	Spooky fun on the 'net
20	Halloween fun in the kitchen
21	Have a nifty 'n' thrifty Halloween
22	Celebrate the valley's colours
22 & 23	Family Fun Guide
23	Calling all young readers and aspiring writers

AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2009
PAGE	ARTICLES
4	Protecting against West Nile Virus
5 & 7	Growing up resilient: You can help your child cope with fears and anxiety
6	Creating the practice of "being a contribution"
7	The next installment of the Fairy Inspection Agency
8	Act Early ! Help for young children at risk of autism
9	Home makeover tips for parents-to-be
10 & 25	Family fun guide
11	Independent schools offer small class sizes and enriched activities
12 & 30	What are the varied schooling needs of boys ?
13	Back to school countdown
14	The internet offers invaluable homework support
15	The first day of school
16	Educational survey findings
18	Back to school nutritional trends
19	Back to basics
20	Staying balanced - fun with symmetry
24	Staycations: Ottawa's destination farms
26	Give pollinators a helping hand
27	Who needs after-school activities ?
28	Artful fun
29 & 39	Make fitness a priority

JULY 2009
PAGE	ARTICLES
4	Teaching kids about finances
5	Managing money is a family affair
6	Talking can reduce chances of alcohol and drug use
7	Stay healthy and safe this summer
8	Safe web fun for those rainy days
8	The next installment of The Fairy Inspection Agency
9	Start talking and get children ready for school
10	Growing up bilingual: Nurturing what comes naturally
10	Happy Birthday Canada ! Canadian Innovations in Science & Technology
11	Parent Education
12	Stay near home for holiday fun
13	Top ten staycations
14-15	Over 100 family fun things to do...
16	Flyers at the bird feeder !
17	School's out. Now what ?
18	Family Fun Guide
19	Rockhounding
21	Smart summer camps and programs
22	Fun in the sun means skin protection for campers
22	The Big Book of Canadian Trivia

JUNE 2009
PAGE	ARTICLES
6	Family Health Corner: An active child is a healthy child
7	The Bear Facts: Child vs. lawnmower: No contest
8	Healthy Eating: Youth face many healthy eating challenges
8	Science Is Fun: Rockin' Rockets
9	Relationships: When life gets tough...
10	Hats off to Dionne Farquharson CHEO Champ for 2009
10	Your pledge to CHEO Telethon a vital means of support
11	Nature Zone: Explore 1860s pioneer life in Upper Canada Village
13	Connecting Parents: Summer is coming
14	Family Fun Guide
15	Make the most of your library card with free museum access and more...
16	Getting Started: The lure of fishing
17	Nature Notes: Demystifying dragonflies
18	When campers get homesick
20	Let's Talk: Think of summer camp as a family vacation
22	What to pack
24	Computers & Kids: Camps offer wide range of computer fun
25	First Words with...FIRST WORDS
26	Parent Education

MAY 2009
PAGE	ARTICLES
5	Not in my backyard: Preventing pool drownings
6	Time for mom to be healthy
7	Ottawa Public Health Information Line: trusted information for you and your family
7	Children and grief
9	Celebrate spring: Head outside!
10	What’s that on shore ?
10	Test Your Knowledge
11	Science in the sand: solids and liquids
12	Attracting birds
13	Family Fun Guide
13	A greener, family-friendly Tulip Festival
14	Talk By 2
15	Play time: Definitely not a frivolous thing
16	A trend towards smaller class sizes
18	Tech in the class
19	Research on the ‘net
21	Six things from the toes up not to miss when packing for camp
22	Unique themed camps

APRIL 2009
PAGE	ARTICLES
4	Alcohol and pregnancy don't mix
5	More than, sad: Understanding depression in children and youth
7	Nutrition nugget or nutrition nonsense ?
8	On-line safety: Vigilance is still the order of the day
9	Challenges and choices
10	Understanding your child's temperament
11	National Capital Region Wildlife Festival
12	April's promise
14	Whoop it up at the Capital Parent & Kids Show
16	Family Fun Guide
17	What are kids learning about the environment ?
17	Seeing the world upside down !
21	Resources for learning disabled kids
22	Art and early literacy: learning through creative expression
22	Parent Education
23	Make a contribution: Be a citizen scientist
26	Coping with the challenges of camp

MARCH 2009
PAGE	ARTICLES
4	Young drivers - what every parent should know
5	Stay active - eat like a champion
6	Suffering in silence can cost a testicle: Teaching boys to speak up about testicular pain
8	Go out, eat and enjoy
8	The next installment of The Fairy Inspection Agency
9	Helping kids cope with the loss of a loved one
10	Facing today's challenges with optimism
11	The Sweet spot
12	Experience family fun at Station Touristique Duchesnay
14	Whoop it up at the Capital Parent & Kids Show
17	Family Fun Guide
18	Is my child gifted ?
19	Games that teach and empower
20	Parent education
21	Get into motion
23	Making friends at camp
24	Camp builds leadership

FEBRUARY 2009
PAGE	ARTICLES
5	No more flat ginger ale: Caring for a child with vomiting and diarrhea
6	Protecting your family from second-hand smoke
7	Healthy eating that fits your budget
8	Zune - for the high tech music lover
9	Exploring our Greenbelt
10	Who's been by ?
11	Family Fun Guide
12	Keep them active this March break
15	Ask the teacher ... and tell us what you want to know !
15	The Early Development Instrument (EDI)
16	Self-esteem - our path to balance
17	Giving to others
20	Summer camps help keep kids healthy, happy and feeling good
21	Camp - letting kids be kids
26	The next installment of the Fairy Inspection Agency

JANUARY 2009
PAGE	ARTICLES
4	Immunization - keeping our children healthy
5	The right kind of resolution
6	Bring comfort and joy into your New Year
7	Snow much fun: Let's party
8	Back yard birding
11	Motivating smart kids
12	Making math and science come alive
14	Start planning kindergarten
18	A mysterious beginning for a new children's book...
19	Purchasing software online
20	Celebrate Family Literacy Day
21	Be an energy detective
25	Family Fun Guide
26	Discover and enrich the artist in your child
28	The science of snowflakes
30	Balancing extracurricular activities

DECEMBER 2008
PAGE	ARTICLES
7	Seeing clearly: Eye care tips for your child / Making surgery a real family affair
9	Take a mental vacation: brainwave therapy for parents
10	Keep the holidays fun for everyone
11	Celebrating a joyous green Christmas
12	A festive start for a Christmas day !
14	Gifts for the techno-savy
15	Expert tips on best, affordable and available holiday toys
16	Christmas ornament crafts
17	Have an active holiday
18	Teaching kids to be budget conscious shoppers
19	'Tis time to give more and shop less
20	Create moving memories at the farm's Arboretum and animal barns
20	How do beavers survive winter ?
21-22	Family Fun Guide
22	Crack the code
23	Positive action helps win top education award
26	Parent Education

NOVEMBER 2008
PAGE	ARTICLES
4	Time for a "BIG" bed ?
5	Helping children cope with fear and anxiety
6	Not too late for healthy eating habits
9	Friendships - A source of support and caring
10	Unplug the kids for natural, healthy learning
11	The options and benefits of an independent school experience
12	Choosing the right school
13	Independent School Guide
14	The importance of learning research skills
15	The rewards of Montessori education
16	Report Cards - parents & teachers need to work together to ensure academic success
17	Parent Education
19	A walk in the woods
20	Exploring an 80-year-old forest
22	Would you like to take a walk on Mars ?
23	Helping kids to understand global financial and economic issues
24	Family Fun Guide
25	The value of play
26	Gazing at the night sky

OCTOBER 2008
PAGE	ARTICLES
4	Good for baby . . . good for mom
6	What you need to know about your child's asthma
7	Falling into fall
8	Defining purpose: The rules of engagement
9	Downsize your garbage
10	Taking human rights global and video games ...
11	Does your child need a vitamin pill ?
12	Parent finances and kids
13	Kids have stress too !
15	Encouraging better homework and study habits
18	Understanding our information age learners
22	Hike and canoe - now !
24	Palette of fall colours
25-26	Family Fun Guide
27	Perils of the overactive imagination
28	The delights and horrors of Halloween
30	Halloween safety
30	Bicycle basics

AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2008
PAGE	ARTICLES
4	Helping children cope with change
8	Embracing, embodying, and thriving in an uncertain world
10	Back to school gets an A for approval
17	Teachers approve cyber-bullying policy
18	Making "space" for imagination
19	Starting to learn and play at school
20	The importance of school parents
22	The transition to high school
23	Boarding schools becoming more accessible
26	Packing a winning lunch
27	Your child's backpack - not just a fashion accessory
30	Learning to read - One vowel at a time
37	Capital paddles
38-39	Over 100 family fun things to do
40-41	Family Fun Guide
41	Country fairs and festivals
42	A howling good time
43	Get ready, get set, get active !
46	Sports, kids and parents

JULY 2008
PAGE	ARTICLES
4	What You Need To Know About Your Child's Ears, Nose & Throat
5	Plastics: Safety And Convenience At Odds With Each Other
5	CECLFCE
7	Stop The Summer Slide
8	Play Safe
9	Enjoy The Summer - Safely
10	Learning To Let Go
10	The Health Risks Of Biting
12	Camping 101 in Quebec And Ontario Parks
13	Summer Family Fun
13	Summer Fun ! Summer Friction !
14	Summer Stories
16	Go Wild In The Capital
17	Green Travel Tips
18	Fireflies: "Fairies Of Summer"
19	Teddy Bears' Picnic Celebrates Its 25th Birthday
23	Canada Agriculture Museum
25	Become A Guitar Hero
26	Over 100 Family Fun Things To Do
28	Children And Horses Share A Special Bond
31	Country Fairs & Festivals
32	Getting Ready For Camp
34	Six Things From The Toes Up Not To Miss When Packing For Camp
37	Reading, Writing And Talking At Book Clubs For Kids
37	Lighting The Way
37	Test Your Knowledge
38	Parent Education

JUNE 2008
PAGE	ARTICLES
5	What You Need To Know About Fencing Your Home Swimming Pool
5	Test Your Knowledge
5	New Auditorium Unveiled
6	Do Men Mother
7	Parents: Meet The Challenge 'head-on' with a helmet
8	Bike Safety
9	Think About Your Drink
10	The Drama Of Conflict In Families
12	Meet CHEO's new Champion - Marc Andre Bigras
12	Dads, Kids And Big Trucks
14	Tips For Preparing First-Time Campers
15	Unique Summer Camps
23	Finding A New School
24	Science Is Everywhere
25	Parent Education Guide
25	A New Video game For Older Teens And Parents Only
27	Music Education Plays On
30	June Birthday For Anne Of Green Gables
31	Shoreline Habitats And Critters To Find
32	Family Fun Guide
33	Bedtime ? !! Already ? !!

MAY 2008
PAGE	ARTICLES
4	Is Your Child Starting Kindergarten This Year ?
6	Is Your Child's Car Seat Safe ?
7	Pesticides And Kids
9	Weighing In On Healthy Lifestyle
10	Affirming All Families
11	National Capital Region's Best Biking Paths
12	Birding 101: Spring Migrants Returning
12	ABBAMANIA And Free Family Fun At The Canadian Tulip Festival
13	Mothers And Midwives
14	Still Trying To Decide About Summer Camp ?
16	Co-Ed And Single Gender Camps
28	Encouraging Early Communication
32	Mars Phoenix Lander And The Search For Water
32	Dealing With Procrastination - Immediately !
33	Learning The Three Green R's At School
34	Protecting Your family data