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Revitalizing Outdoor Play and Reigniting a Sense of Community

Children’s Rights, Play / By Families Canada

Revitalizing Outdoor Play and Reigniting a Sense of Community English | Français COVID-19 restrictions have highlighted the importance of access to outdoor play for children. It has also shown the need for a sense of community. This is especially true in urban and low-income communities, where there is often limited natural green and outdoor play space. To address this need, …

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National Family Week: Connected Families, Connected Communities

Events, Uncategorized / By Families Canada

National Family Week: Connected Families, Connected Communities English | Français Since 1985 Canadians in communities across the country have come together in October for National Family Week. The week provides an opportunity to celebrate families and reflect on their importance in our lives. Since 2007, Families Canada has coordinated National Family Week. This year, National Family Week is October 4-10, 2021 and the theme is …

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National PlayDay: Boosting Children’s Health and Well-being

Children’s Rights, Play / By Families Canada

National PlayDay: Boosting Children’s Health and Well-being English | Français Research and practice clearly shows that play is fundamental for children’s health and well-being. Unfortunately, there continue to be barriers to giving children the opportunity for exploring and learning through free, self-directed play. The International Play Association Canada (IPA Canada) is working to promote the child’s right to play. …

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Be a Lifeguard to Children’s “Risky Play”

Children’s Rights, Play / By Families Canada

Be a Lifeguard to Children’s “Risky Play” English | Français Where is the line between acceptable risk and recklessness? In this blog, see how you can bring risk safely back into play using the lifeguard approach. By Jim Grove Risky play is a hot button topic in parenting. Are you “overprotecting” your children? Or are …

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Debunking Five Banking Myths during a Pandemic

COVID-19, Financial Literacy / By Families Canada

Debunking Five Banking Myths during a Pandemic English | Français Money is a source of stress for many families, especially during a pandemic. Many may be unsure if their money is safe in a Canadian financial institution. To reassure families that it is good to continue banking during a pandemic, we’ve asked our guest writer Peter Routledge, President and CEO of Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC), to …

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