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Lights! Camera! Good Health! A group of 20 Toronto youth are demonstrating -- one video at a time -- that today's kids care about their wellbeing. The group, Y-Eco, has been busy creating videos highlighting the effects of tobacco, misuse of alcohol and drugs, and how to lead a ... Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Kids & Families Date: 2012-05-14 19:37:58

Oh the insanity! Of me, of course "Oh My God! The baby! I forgot the baby!" I was halfway down the street when those words knocked against the inside of my head and then shot out of my mouth. An elderly lady at the lights nearby chuckled... Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Michelle Henry: Pregnant Pause Date: 2012-05-11 20:20:52

Teens' acne struggles more than skin-deep When kids told Bobby Sweet to connect the dots, they were not referring to the game. Instead, the remarks were directed at the red spots on his face. At age 14 Bobby has heard it all. From connect the dots to pizza face to turkey neck. He was only 10 Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Kids & Families Date: 2012-04-20 08:31:02

Teens learn on own The next time your teenager doesn't wake up in time for school, don't bother dumping a bucket of cold water on his head. In fact, psychologist and co-author of Drop The Worry Ball Dr. Alex Russell suggests you go ahead and let him sleep in -- even . Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Kids & Families Date: 2012-04-20 08:31:01

Potty Training is Crap According to babycenter, my kid is so ready to potty train: Dry for two hour periods, like during naps: Yes! Dislikes feeling of being in dirty diapers: Yes! Demonstrates desire for independence: Yes! Yes! Yes! So, why do I want... Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Michelle Henry: Pregnant Pause Date: 2012-04-12 10:34:02

It's hard being under house arrest "It's 3 p.m. where are you?" My husband sounded like he was holding back anger. "I'm on my way. I'll be home in five minutes. I was just walking around. There's traffic," my voice was strained. "I was just being... Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Michelle Henry: Pregnant Pause Date: 2012-04-05 12:32:03

Quick... So, I don't really sleep, can't remember what I did two hours ago and feel like I'm going nuts most of the time! That said, these posts are bound to have lots of speeeeling misteaks. I'll probably use the wrong... Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Michelle Henry: Pregnant Pause Date: 2012-04-05 12:32:02

Who dresses better: a mom or a fugitive? "Hi" and "How are you?" are fine greetings, but I prefer salutations to be informative: "I have barf on my shirt!" I said, welcoming three non-mom friends into my home Friday night. They smiled at me. I also had mustard... Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Michelle Henry: Pregnant Pause Date: 2012-03-28 00:32:49

Sharing meals as a family can improve functionality It's a common saying that the family who eats together, stays together. However, with long workdays, schoolwork and recreational activities putting a strain on people's time, family meals are fading and parenting expert Alyson Sch Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Kids & Families Date: 2012-03-14 08:11:47

Getting the kids on the greens "You're not leaving the table until you finish your vegetables!" Sound familiar? You probably received an order along those lines as a child, or maybe you've said it yourself, but for some cooking parents, it's never been uttered. "You have to .. Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Kids & Families Date: 2012-03-14 08:11:47

When they say "couples massage" they don't mean bring your baby Ever have one of those times when you think you might go nuts? I have. Scarlett was wriggling out of her high chair yesterday morning, arching her back, flapping her small head against the unyielding plastic tray while her shrill... Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Michelle Henry: Pregnant Pause Date: 2012-03-08 10:12:00

Alcohol teens' top drug of choice Adolescence is the time when people develop both socially and physically. And when working on their social game, some teens experience peer pressure to try drugs and alcohol, which in turn can lead to the degradation of their physical development. A . Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Kids & Families Date: 2012-02-24 15:57:28

I NEED to do something On Wednesday I met an old friend - who has a daughter precisely the same age as Scarlett (two days apart) - for lunch and after we let our little girls claw and poke at one another over a sandwich... Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Michelle Henry: Pregnant Pause Date: 2012-02-21 00:11:47

Please don't tell Ted... Just before Christmas Ted sat me down and we had "the talk." "You're top up is over, Michele," my husband said with a serious, even stern look on his face, referring to the salary The Star had been paying for... Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Michelle Henry: Pregnant Pause Date: 2012-02-09 21:21:22

Siiiiiiick!! The track just wouldn't fit together the way I wanted, so I paused and looked at the train table, a hand on my hip. Crash! Hudson flung his cars at the bridge I had just delicately constructed and ruined it.... Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Michelle Henry: Pregnant Pause Date: 2012-02-03 15:20:53

Family game night? Time to get board Somewhere between sliding down snakes and climbing ladders, getting an out-of-jail-free card and conquering the world with green and red plastic armies, board games entered the video game realm. Games like Monopoly, Scrabble and Sorry! have been ... Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Kids & Families Date: 2012-02-01 12:25:57

The second worst moment of my life It was horrifying. My heart stopped beating for the entire 60 seconds I could not find Scarlett. She was snuggled into her big brother's three-sizes-too-big snowsuit, ensconced in her car seat and placed in a shopping cart at Fiesta Farms,... Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Michelle Henry: Pregnant Pause Date: 2012-01-23 21:16:17

Happy New Year! Raccoons ate my Internet Call it mother's intuition. Hudson hadn't napped all day, so when his grandmother came to pick him up for a New Year's Eve sleepover I just knew that my little boy, in the throes of an overtired tantrum (wailing, flailing... Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Michelle Henry: Pregnant Pause Date: 2012-01-18 19:41:15

Dare to Draw campaign is underway Kids are colouring for a cause. To raise money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation's efforts to turn the tide of HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa, parentcentral.ca is part of a campaign called Dare to Draw. Here's how it works: Kids draw... Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Brandie Weikle: ParentCentral editor Date: 2012-01-18 19:40:50

New chapter for page While most grade 8 students were sitting in class this fall, Sebastian Gayowsky was walking the halls of Queen's Park. Gayowsky, a student at Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School in Leaside, served for three weeks as a legislative page in ... Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Kids & Families Date: 2012-01-12 17:42:26

Water -- The photo gallery SOLID, LIQUID AND GAS: Jessica Mancini, back left, Braden Gary and Ava Ives marvel at a scuplture designed to show water in three states -- ice, water and vapour -- at the Royal Ontario Museum. All photographs by Francis Crescia Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Kids & Families Date: 2012-01-07 02:01:06

Finding just the right toy is child's play Uh-oh. Your child has a birthday party for a classmate you barely know and once again you need to find just the right gift. Is it the plastic gun that your seven-year-old son once received or the scantily clad tween doll for your five-year-old ... Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Kids & Families Date: 2012-01-07 02:01:05

War Amps talk to cadets WAR AMPS CHAMPS Alex Middleton, left, and James Jordan spoke to a group of Army Cadets from the 337 Queen's York Rangers group. The pair spoke of their experiences as amputees and they adopted The War Amps Winner's Circle philosophy of overcoming Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Kids & Families Date: 2012-01-07 02:01:05

Swapping babysitters We have all been there: you're invited to dinner with friends and excited about the thought of going out for a night on the town. Putting on lipstick and heels, having someone else cook and clean up your meal, a shared bottle of wine. But you'll need Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Kids & Families Date: 2012-01-07 02:01:04

This just in: kids watch the news, too Singing sensation Justin Bieber is not the main topic of classroom chatter in Kathleen Tilly's grade 3 class at Eglinton Public School. On this April day, students, eight to nine year olds are busy chattering away about topics such as federal ... Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Kids & Families Date: 2012-01-07 02:01:03

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