How much exercise do my kids need?
You know exercise is good for your kids, and you suspect they need to get more. But how much is enough, and what can you do to make sure they get it? When we were kids, most of us got plenty of...
View ArticleTreating and preventing kids’ ear infections
While antibiotics or tubes may still be the best treatment for some kids, often the best thing to do for ear infections is to leave them alone. When it comes to ear infections, Heidi Jeens O’Gorman has...
View ArticleAdvice to parents about bullying
In parts of Canada, February 25 is Pink Shirt Day, a grassroots campaign that started in 2007 when a couple of Nova Scotia teenagers stood up for a classmate who was being bullied for wearing a pink...
View ArticleInternational Women’s Day: Looking ahead, looking back and looking around
The Brighter Life weekly roundup of recommended reads about money, health, family, working life and retirement: International Women’s Day was first celebrated ’way back in 1911, and was moved to its...
View ArticleSleep training your baby in five steps
If your baby won’t sleep, you’re probably pretty desperate for some help. Here’s how to get your child — and yourself — some much-needed rest. My son Sam has never been a good sleeper. He’d wake me as...
View ArticleKeep a lid on household poison hazards
It’s Poison Prevention Week, so if you’re thinking about spring cleaning, look closely at reducing poison hazards — especially if you have kids. You can get so used to your environment that you fail to...
View ArticleHow to choose a guardian for your children
Drafting a will probably ranks up there with flossing — we know we should do it but we either put it off or avoid doing it completely. A survey conducted for the lawyers’ resource site LAWPRO found...
View ArticleCan you claim these new child tax benefits?
Not sure about the latest changes to child tax benefits in Canada? Find out what’s new, so you can get the tax breaks you’re eligible for. Between child care, food and clothing, school and after-school...
View ArticleFive smart ways to prepare for the arrival of your own royal baby
The birth of your new little prince or princess signals a fresh beginning for your family’s financial security. Here’s what you need to know. The arrival of Kate and William’s second baby in England...
View ArticleStay safe this summer
David Banerjee got a big lesson in water safety when he was seven. On his first canoe trip with his father in Muskoka, ON, the canoe capsized, tossing both of them into deep water. “I dog-paddled...
View ArticleWhat should you hold inside an RESP?
So, you’ve decided to open a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) to save for your child’s education. What next? When you meet with an advisor to set up the plan, you’ll be asked how you want your...
View ArticleSix creative ways to teach your kids about money
Understanding financial issues is challenging enough for adults, so it’s no wonder many parents struggle when it comes to teaching them to kids. According to a Harris/Decima Youth Financial Literacy...
View ArticleBright ideas for back-to-school season
Whether your child is entering pre-school, returning to grade school or heading off to university, Brighter Life brings you tips and tools to help you start the school year right. Ensure a smooth...
View ArticleNew moms: How to prevent back pain
New moms can be vulnerable to spinal issues resulting from hormone changes, poor posture and a heavy new bundle to tote around. But with carefullifting techniques and back-strengthening exercises,...
View ArticleThe real scoop on back-to-school season
The Brighter Life weekly roundup of recommended reads about money, health, family, working life and retirement: Where did the summer go? It’s back-to-school time, and we’ve gathered some great advice...
View ArticleSay hello to the first day of fall
The Brighter Life weekly roundup of recommended reads about money, health, family, working life and retirement: Fall officially starts next week, and that means lots of new beginnings. Your kids have...
View ArticleFive things you need to know about credit cards
Whether you’re applying for your first credit card or you’ve had one for years, these tips can help prevent you from getting over your head in debt. My 18-year-old son returned home from university at...
View ArticleHow to have a frightful, frugal Halloween
The Brighter Life weekly roundup of recommended reads about money, health, family, working life and retirement: The scariest thing about Halloween might be what it can do to your budget. Between...
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