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December 10, 2025

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The Parents’ Voice

Christmas Baking

This year, it feels like our busy Christmas season is back. We have Christmas parties in full swing, birthday parties, shopping dates and much more.

Angel Tree

Our town has been lucky to have an Angel Tree Committee serving families in our area for many years. Those who started this project have

Remembrance Day

Every year, on the 11th day, of the 11th month at the 11th hour we remember. We remember those who have fallen and those who

Parents’ Voice: Cool weather

This is an article I always put out as we approach the cooler weather. I look back and see the mistakes I made while trying

Parents’ Voice: Halloween

When are children too old to trick-or-treat? This is a topic that often resurfaces close to Halloween. There are definitely two sides to this argument

Be thankful: Parents Voice (Oct. 6)

Thanksgiving has become my favourite holiday. I love taking the chance to sit down with family to enjoy a meal together as well as each

Parent’s Voice: Fine motor development

According to Wikipedia “Fine motor skill is the coordination of small muscles in movement.”  Fine motor skills allow us to make small movements, for example

Practicing at home

Dear parents here is a public service announcement from yours truly — once your child shows interest in holding a crayon and or pencil, there

Christmas Baking

This year, it feels like our busy Christmas season is back. We have Christmas parties in full swing, birthday parties, shopping dates and much more. I can’t say the hustle and bustle isn’t a tad stressful but I am enjoying

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Angel Tree

Our town has been lucky to have an Angel Tree Committee serving families in our area for many years. Those who started this project have earned the right to retire from this position and pass on the torch. A wonderful

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Remembrance Day

Every year, on the 11th day, of the 11th month at the 11th hour we remember. We remember those who have fallen and those who remain as part of Canadian’s military service. This year, Remembrance Day will go back to

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Parents’ Voice: Cool weather

This is an article I always put out as we approach the cooler weather. I look back and see the mistakes I made while trying to keep my winter babies warm; I’m hoping that anyone who isn’t sure about winter

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Parents’ Voice: Halloween

When are children too old to trick-or-treat? This is a topic that often resurfaces close to Halloween. There are definitely two sides to this argument but I truly believe that children should stay young for as long as possible.  As

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Be thankful: Parents Voice (Oct. 6)

Thanksgiving has become my favourite holiday. I love taking the chance to sit down with family to enjoy a meal together as well as each other’s company without the hoopla of gifts, sweets or hunts (don’t get me wrong I

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Parent’s Voice: Fine motor development

According to Wikipedia “Fine motor skill is the coordination of small muscles in movement.”  Fine motor skills allow us to make small movements, for example holding a crayon, tying shoes, opening lunch containers, doing up buttons, cutting with scissors, etc.

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Practicing at home

Dear parents here is a public service announcement from yours truly — once your child shows interest in holding a crayon and or pencil, there is no harm in teaching them letters. Start with the letters of their name and

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