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SUMMER TIME FUN The school year is over, and I say let the summer fun begin!

With restaurants, shops, and camps returning to operation, what plans are you looking forward to taking advantage of without putting yourself or a loved one at risk? You and your family have been vaccinated, but still proceed with caution. Let’s face it, how many remain cautious despite being fully protected. I am so over COVID that I look forward to getting everything return to a new and safe normal.

XÐûÏ ö¯ÌÃûĒ Ðâ áÐâ¿ȣ ÏÃóà ¯óà öæáà ÌýâɍĶ ÜÜÿ activities to do with your family: ȡ HÃÜûû æýû¿ææó ¿ÐâÐâÍ ¯ö æððæöÿ ûæ ïûÐâÍ ÐâȨ ȡ ææÛ ¯ ĐÃÃÛ æó ĐÃÃÛÃâ¿ ¯û ¯ óÃöæóû ûϯû æÌÌÃóö ºæ¯û óÃâû¯Üö ¯â¿ û¯Ûà ûÏà ̯áÐÜĒ æýû Ìæó ¯ ¿¯Ē æÌ Ķ öÏÐâÍȣ swimming, and other water activities for everyone to enjoy.

ȡ Ðâ¿ ¯ ÍæÜÌ »æýóöà ûϯû æÌÌÃóö ÍæÜÌ ÜÃööæâö æó ÃďÃâ golf camp for the kids’ while Mom and Dad get into their rounds of golf. ȡ "æĐ ¿æÃö û¯ÛÐâÍ ¯ Ïæû ¯Ðó º¯ÜÜææâ óпà ĐÐûÏ Ēæýó family for a unique, exciting thing to do sound? ȡ Xϯû ¯ºæýû ¯ ó毿 ûóÐð ¯â¿ ďÐöÐûÐâÍ áýöÃýáöȩ ȡ 8óȣ ÐÌ Ēæý Đ¯âû ûæ öû¯Ē »Üæöà ûæ ÏæáÃȣ ϯďà Ēæýó kids take this past year and go on a treasure hunt collecting items of the year that changed and build a time-capsule and bury it. ȡ #Ì Ēæý ϯďà ď滯Üȣ »óïûÐďÃȣ ¯â¿ û¯ÜÃâûÿ Ûпöȣ perhaps they’d like to start their own YouTube channel or podcast. ȡ Ãû ûÏÃá ûæ ºýÐÜ¿ ¯ ͯó¿ÃâȨ As far as ideas and things to do go, my list is Ãâ¿ÜÃööȨ #ɚÜÜ û¯Ûà ûÏà ¯¿ďлà æÌ ¯ ÌóÐÃâ¿ ¯â¿ ö¯Ēȣ ɗ æâà ÐöÏÐâÍɘȨ â¿ ¯ÜĐ¯Ēö óÃáÃáºÃó Dýà HÃó¯ȣ HÃó¯ȣ whatever will be, will be!

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HOW TO REDUCE REFINED SUGAR FROM YOUR CHILD’S DIET WORDS BY BRAD WOODGATE The movement to cut sugar from children’s’ diets is growing, especially as advocates reveal ûÏà ûóýûÏ ¯ºæýû óÃĶ âÿ öýͯóöȨ #â 2016, it was found that kids were eating on average 19 teaspoons of sugar per day—that’s more than four times the recommended amount for children Not only are children consuming more sugar than they should, but a recent study by the USDA suggests that óÃĶ âÿ öýͯóö ¯óà öæ ϯóáÌýÜ ûæ the development of children, they should be completely avoided ºÃÌæóà ûÏà ¯Íà æÌ ûĐæȨ

IN 2016, IT WAS FOUND THAT KIDS WERE EATING ON AVERAGE 19 TEASPOONS OF SUGAR PER DAY Read the nutrition label »»æó¿ÐâÍ ûæ óȨ æó¯âȣ Professors of Pediatrics, 80 per cent of processed foods and snacks for kids contain some kind æÌ öýͯóȨ LÏÃóÃɚö âæûÏÐâÍ öĐÃÃû ¯ºæýû ûÏà ¯áæýâû æÌ óÃĶ âÿ sugar in kid-friendly foods, but one way you can reduce sugar from your child’s diet is by simply reading the nutrition label áæóà »¯óÃÌýÜÜĒȨ LÏÃóà ¯óà æďÃó 72 different names for sugar in

Ðâ»óÿкÜĒ ķ ¯ďæýóÌýÜ ¯â¿ ÌýÜÜ æÌ antioxidants ʫ óÐÿ ÌóýÐû ĐÐûÏ ÌóÃöÏ ÌóýÐû

ûÏà Ìææ¿ Ðâ¿ýöûóĒȨ Hæáà ðæðýܯó nicknames for sugar are: fruit juice, agave nectar, cane juice, dextrose, fructose, rice syrup, ÏæâÃĒ ¯â¿ á¯ðÜà öĒóýðȨ ÏÐÜ¿óÃâ should have no more than 4 teaspoons of sugar per day, which is 16 grams of sugar, so keep this in mind as you scroll through the ܯºÃÜȨ HĐ¯ð öýͯóɒĶ ÜÜÿ ö⯻Ûö and beverages with healthier options Another way to reduce sugar Ðâû¯Ûà Ðö ºĒ Ķ â¿ÐâÍ ÏïÜûÏÐÃó ¯ÜûÃóâ¯ûÐďÃöȨ #û »¯â ÌÃÃÜ

æďÃóĐÏÃÜáÐâÍ ¯û Ķ óöûȣ ÍÐďÃâ ûÏà number of common foods that have added sugar, which is why it’s important to start with simple swaps including: ʫ HýͯóɍĶ ÜÜÿ ö⯻Ûö ĐÐûÏ ÌóÃöÏ fruit ʫ ÃóÃ¯Ü ĐÐûÏ æ¯ûáÃ¯Ü ûϯû Ðö naturally sweetened with ûæððÐâÍö ÜÐÛà »æ»æâýû ķ ¯ÛÃöȣ almonds and fruit ʫ ܯďæýóÿ ĒæÍýóû ĐÐûÏ ðܯÐâ yogurt and adding your own toppings ʫ H濯 ¯â¿ öðæóûö ¿óÐâÛö Ìæó ķ ¯ďæýóÿ Đ¯ûÃó Ɍ ÜÃáæâȣ mint, and cucumber are

ææÛ ¯û Ïæáà ææÛÐâÍ ¯û Ïæáà Ðö ¯â ïöĒ Đ¯Ē to limit sugar intake, and getting your kids involved in the kitchen can make it even more exciting! Ðâ¿ Đϯû Ēæýó Ûпö ÜÐÛà ûæ ïû ¯û a restaurant, and try to recreate it ¯û ÏæáÃȨ BÜýöȣ Ēæý ûï»Ï Ēæýó Ûпö a life-skill, and save money and add a new, healthier recipe to your »ææÛºææÛȨ ýûûÐâÍ óÃĶ âÿ öýͯó Ìóæá Ēæýó »ÏÐÜ¿ɚö ¿ÐÃû Ðöâɚû ¯ òýÐ»Û Ķ đ ºýû it’s incredibly important to start ¯ö öææâ ¯ö ðæööкÜÃȨ »»æó¿ÐâÍ ûæ ûÏà ¯â¯¿¯ ææ¿ ýпÃȣ consuming added sugars in high quantities has been linked to an increased risk of obesity and ûĒðà Ƶ ¿Ð¯ºÃûÃöȨ #â ¯¿¿ÐûÐæâ ûæ ûÏà no sugar lifestyle adding health ºÃâÃĶ ûöȣ ĒæýɚÜÜ âæûлà Ðáðóæďÿ sleep patterns, fewer mood öĐÐâÍö ¯â¿ Ðáðóæďÿ Ìæ»ýöȨ

Brad Woodgate is the Founder and CEO of No Sugar Company. He recently launched his debut book, No Sugar In Me, a look into the world of sugar and sugar substitutes. He spent the last 21 years in the nutrition industry, launching over 700 healthy products. In 2019, he made it his mission to raise awareness of the world’s sugar problem and offer sustainable solutions to those who wish to live a no sugar lifestyle for adults and children alike. You can connect with him on Instagram @nosugarco.ceo. cityparent.com

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HOW TO HELP YOUR DAUGHTER HANDLE PEER PRESSURE WORDS BY ELIZABETH CASCIARO FROM APRICOTTON

As your daughter grows, so will the amount of peer pressure she faces. Pressure from friends to act a certain way can be brutal to deal with all on your own, especially when you’re so young— which is why it’s so vital for you as a parent to step in sometimes and lend your daughter a helping hand!

1. Stay calm and non-judgemental: Often, when teens are dealing with peer pressure, they try to hide their struggles from their parents as they’re afraid of getting in trouble. But then, not only will your daughter have to deal with stress related to her social life, but she will also have a fear of what might happen at home in the back of her mind. If you feel like your daughter is hiding something, try not to push her, but let her know that you’re there to talk about anything, and she won’t face any repercussions by coming to you for help. Communicating will make it a lot less likely for your teen to Ķ â¿ ÏÃóöÃÜÌ Ðâ ¯âĒ ðóæºÜÃá¯ûл æó dangerous situations in the long run, as she knows that you can aid her in solving any problems from the start.

2. Celebrate her individuality: As many girls approach and experience puberty, it seems like the last thing they want to do is stand out from the crowd. At what can feel like such an awkward stage for your daughter, she might likely feel 6

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like she needs to dress and act like everyone else, giving up her old style and hobbies. While it’s essential for her to explore new things and grow, it’s also equally important for her to remember her roots and not hold herself back from something she would enjoy because of her fear of looking “uncool.” You can help her celebrate her individuality by encouraging her interests. If she faces any bullying, reminding her that what matters most is doing whatever makes her happy and not following whatever other people think.

3. Please get to know her friends: Staying up to date with your daughter’s social life is super important when it comes to helping her with peer pressure!

Not only does it build a sense of trust and community with her friends, but you can also get a good idea of their personalities and make yourself aware of any óÿ ķ ¯ÍöȨ ÜûÏæýÍÏ Ðûɚö ÃööÃâûÐ¯Ü not to control her social life, as she gets farther into her teen years, it’s a good idea to at least keep a mental note of potentially ϯóáÌýÜ Ðâķ ýÃâ»Ãö öæ ûϯû

you’re less likely to be taken by surprise.

4. Understand that sometimes she’ll make mistakes: Nobody’s perfect! Sometimes, your daughter and her friends áÐÍÏû á¯Ûà ðææó ¿Ã»ÐöÐæâö æó Ķ â¿ themselves in a bad situation. It’s normal for both tweens and teens —at this stage of your daughter’s life, she is growing and learning every day, and sometimes a little bit of trial and error is necessary.

When this happens, it’s vital for you as a parent to treat it as a learning experience and not overreact. cityparent.com

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Whose Poo?

By Daisy Bird If your kids are anything like my kids, then this book will be a great hit. Whose Poo will make you laugh along with your child.

Big Daddy Mouse wants to take his two little mouses to the zoo under the condition they don’t talk about poo, however that doesn’t ϯððÃâȨ LÏà ¿¯Ē Ðö Ķ ÜÜÿ ĐÐûÏ ûÏà big question on all the different kinds of poo from the time they leave the house right to the end of their journey at the zoo. Ages – 3-7 Publisher – Penguin Random House – Tundra Books Pgs. – 48 Price: $21.99 CDN

Mr. Mole Moves In

By Lesley-Anne Green Mr. Mole moves into a new neighbourhood called Juniper Hollow. As he meets his neighbours, they see odd ºÃϯďÐæýóöȨ û Ķ óöûȣ ûÏÃĒ ºÃÜÐÃďà it’s how Moles behave from Mole Town. Read and follow Mr. Mole and his peculiar behavior and learn the reason why. A funny silly little story with pictures created by Felt Art Ages – 3-7 Publisher – Penguin Random House Tundra Books Pgs. – 32 Price: $21.99 CDN HC. cityparent.com

Gwendolyn’s Pet Garden

By Anne Renaud Gwendolyn has been pleading with her parents for a pet, it doesn’t matter what kind of pet as long as it’s a pet she can care ÌæóȨ "Ãó ð¯óÃâûö Ķ â¯ÜÜĒ ÍÐďà Ðâȣ however, it’s not a pet for her to care, it’s a box of dirt. She’s not sure what to do with the smelly dirt with dead bugs and an odd kind of root. Then she has an idea which leads her to learn all about gardening. A great book for learning, caring for something other than a pet and the ability to create something beautiful to feel proud of. Ages – 4-8 Publisher – Penguin Random House Canada Pgs. – 32 Price: $23.99 CDN

Stick to Your Vision: Young Maestro Goes to School

By Wes “Maestro” Williams and Rhodora Meliton-Vanderpool Known as the grandfather to Hip Hop Wes “Maestro” Williams shares with his young readers an inspired journey of a young boy’s vision and how he worked hard to pursue his passion.

The importance of good teachers who encourage and mentor to make you believe in yourself. Family support and perseverance no matter the obstacles thrown at you.

A book to inspire everyone at any age. Ages – 7+ visit www. youngmaestro.ca Pages 40 Price: $19.89 CDN

Mega Bat and the Not-Happy Birthday

By Anna Humphrey Book 4 in the Mega Bat Series. This time it’s his best friend Daniel’s birthday. Daniel isn’t as excited about his birthday due to his new glasses which Mega Bat calls “face windows”.

Mega Bat is at it again with his humorous words and shenanigans.

With best intentions that never go right, Mega Bat shows emotions and processes them as if he were human.

A great book for a young reader to learn and enjoy reading. Ages – 7-10 Publisher – Penguin Canada Tundra Books Pgs. – 176 Price: $15.99

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By Rosemary Mosco Who has always believed that ºýûûÃóķ ÐÃö ¯óà ºÃ¯ýûÐÌýÜȩ # ÛâæĐ # do. A great way to learn interesting facts twined with a story on how Íóæöö ºýûûÃóķ ÐÃö óïÜÜĒ ¯óà ýâûÐÜ they become and even then, ºÃ¯ýûÐÌýÜ ºýûûÃóķ Ē ĐÐöÏÃöȨ Ages – 4-8 Publisher – Penguin Random House Tundra Books Pgs. – 36 Price: $21.99 CDN HC

Tough like Mom Ē .¯â¯ ýĿ æâ This is the heartwarming story of the struggle of a single mom and her daughter, Kim. Tough like mom shows the strength of survival to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads. Kim and her mom lookout for each other. They don’t hide who they are and sometimes being tough means asking for help, but neither one forgets to laugh. Ages – 3-7 Publisher – Penguin Random House Tundra Books Pgs. – 32 Price: $21.99 CDN HC July 2021 | CITY PARENT

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sport surfaces MULTIUSE SPORT COURTS WORDS BY MARYLENE VESTERGOM

These days, access to activities like tennis, golf or even a pickup game of basketball has had its challenges. Nowadays, homeowners are looking at their º¯»ÛĒ¯ó¿ö ¿ÐÌÌÃóÃâûÜĒȣ Ķ â¿ÐâÍ Đ¯Ēö to create an entertainment oasis that can keep their kids and family active with no restrictions, and yes, add value to their homes.

Landscape designers are seeing homeowners investing in their backyards and seeking solutions that can incorporate outdoor activities naturally into their setting. Although curb appeal is important, the shift has moved to the footprint on which the house sits. For many, it’s about creating outdoor features that will grow with the family – even when the kids leave home and the sky’s the limit.

Although a large playing Ķ ÃÜ¿ ¯ÜÜæĐö Ìæó ûÏà ¿ÃöÐÍâ æÌ a multipurpose court – which can include everything from öÏýÌķ úæ¯ó¿ȣ ðлÛÜú¯ÜÜ ûæ ûÃââÐö – you don’t need to think big if you’re considering introducing a sports surface to your home.

Some have found their backyards make the perfect setting for a half-court, ideal for an afternoon of shooting hoops or playing 3-on3. Others have found ways to incorporate the multiuse surfaces to extend the use of their patios, including installing a miniature ðýûûÐâÍ ÍóÃÃâ ĐÐûÏ ¯óûÐĶ »Ð¯Ü ûýóÌ that your friends would swear is cityparent.com

the real thing – with none of the hassles of upkeep.

Markham’s David Shaw of Barber Sports Surfaces Ltd. says, “Some people don’t have the space to put in a full-sized court as it can eat up a lot of land, but that’s where customization is an option. Whatever you decide, there is a surface that can meet your needs and budget, even if you’re trying to incorporate a smaller play area for the children to play on.”

When it comes to multiuse courts, today, there are a variety of surfaces. From concrete, synthetic turf in nylon and polypropylene,

as well as polypropylene tiles that can be snapped together, to the Rolls Royce of surfaces – APT polyurethane, which Shaw says is the ultimate multi-sports surface available. “Along with it being longwearing, this surface has the same ûûÏâæÜæÍĒ ýöÿ Ðâ ÍĒá ķ ææóö or on some of the best running tracks, providing even more lateral forgiveness and comfort for your joints, knees and hips.”

For the Walkers, their three children aged 5, 8 and 12 are hoping for the bells and whistles, including a half-court to shoot hoops and a chance to use it

in the winter to play hockey. A putting green would meet the need of dad who would like to foreshadow the skill of golfer Phil Mickelson and practice his putting; and mom would love a little area to do yoga outdoors. A Ķ â¯Ü ¿Ã»ÐöÐæâ ϯöâɚû ºÃÃâ ᯿Ãȣ as the wish list keeps evolving, as does their budget. But one thing is for sure, the Walkers’ stay-athome experience has made them rethink how they can use their yard to its fullest potential – a place the entire family and friends will be able to enjoy for years to come.

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