They’re everywhere; mobile phones, tablets, and laptops. It seems we can’t get by even for a moment without them. That also applies to young people and even young children. Before “screens” children would often invent playmates and engage in hours…»
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UNICEF report: Canadian children not doing so well
It may seem to many around the world that children in Canada have a great life. It seems however that the children and youth themselves have a different view. A new study by UNICEF Canada found a high percentage of…»
Half of Canadian parents concerned over their kids’ screen time
Nearly half of Canadian parents are concerned that their child is spending too much time in front of a screen, according to a new survey by the Angus Reid Institute. Almost nine-in-ten Canadian parents say their children – some as…»
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Canada’s long summer school break and literacy concerns for children
In Canada, school children have long breaks of a little over two months. During this time, some studies have shown that a percentage of children tend to lose some of the literacy and math skills acquired during the previous school…»
Give children more free time in summer, urges blogger
Schools in Canada usually close at the end of June and that leaves children free for about two months. But government statistics from 2015 show that only 18 per cent of couple families had a stay-at-home parents. The figure declined…»
Physical activity can affect children’s future heart health: study
A study of children three to five years old found that those who engaged in almost two hours of energetic play daily had better blood vessel health and cardiovascular fitness that could help prevent later heart disease. “Kids don’t get…»
Language-savvy parents good for children’s reading acquisition
Parents who understand language complexity offer more praise and improve their children’s reading development, according to a study from Concordia University in Montreal. Researchers studied 70 sets of six- and seven-year old children and their parents. The children were given…»
Canadians unprepared to support aging parents: online survey
A large proportion of Canada’s population is getting old and an online survey suggests their children are not clear on the tools available to them to alleviate the financial burden of caring for them. Of those living with a parent,…»
‘Secret parenting’ said to be bad for business
While the Canadian government provides paid parental leave for employees, there appear to be workplace barriers that prompt parents to avoid drawing attention to their children. “It could be something small like not putting photos out on your desk,” says…»
Pass law banning harmful food ads to children, urges non-profit
The Heart & Stroke Foundation is urging the government to pass its proposed law which would ban the advertising of foods high in fat, salt and sugar to children. The consumption of these foods is links with chronic diseases and…»
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