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Set the stage at home for a successful school year. Here are 10 tips to equip your kids with everything they need to start the school year off right! Organize your schedule Organize your schedule with a time management chart, scheduling in study and homework time, school meetings, projects and tests. If you hate paper, use an app instead. Enforce healthy habits Kids can’t perform well when they don’t feel their best. To do well in school, follow healthy habits at home: proper sleep, healthy eating and exercise. Stick to your routine Kids thrive on structure and routine. Stick to your daily routine so your child knows what to expect. If their day is planned out from wake up to bedtime and all steps in between, it provides a sense of comfort. Create a “launch pad” Have a single place to put backpacks,

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coats, shoes, lunch boxes, sports equipment, and school projects. Kids will find everything easily each day when they head to school. Designate a homework space Kids should have a designated desk or table just like at school, with plenty of light, supplies, and resources. Many classrooms are decorated with educational décor and bright colours, so carrying that theme home in a designated homework area makes it easier for children to complete assignments outside of the classroom. Encourage reading Reading is the gateway to all kinds of learning. The more your child reads, the better chance she has of becoming a proficient reader, which improves overall performance in school. Talk often Keep the lines of communication open with your child about his classroom, teacher and friends. Let your child express anxieties, excitements, or disappointments about each day. Provide continued support and encourage all his achievements and efforts. Get involved Extend your support to your child’s school. Meet teachers regularly to address concerns as they arise. Get involved in PTA meetings and school field trips when possible. Set goals Teach your child to set real-

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istic goals for the school year and make a list of what they want to achieve. They will learn how to work to achieve their best. When their goals are reached, it will give kids a sense of accomplishment. Be there to provide guidance and support when there are shortfalls or obstacles. After-school and weekend programs Encourage your child to participate in extracurricular activities. It’s a great way for children to develop their talents and interests, build conﬁdence, experience success, and meet friends. Here’s to a great school year! — www.Toronto4Kids.com

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Packing a lunch for your kids can be a delicate balance of creating something that tastes good, is healthy and nutritious. But meeting all of these criteria doesn’t have to break the bank. Follow these tips and tricks to create an easy-to-make, affordable and delicious school lunch for your little ones: Pack smart Instead of putting each snack into different baggies, which can get expensive fast, group foods together in glass or plastic containers for a bento boxstyle lunch. Keep cool Freezing your kids’ favourite juice or a large wa-

ter bottle is a smart way to keep a lunch bag cool without investing in an icepack. The best part is that by lunch time, it’ll be thawed out and ready for drinking. Get creative with leftovers Making use of leftovers from last night can be a great way to minimize waste and This fun, healthy and wallet-friendly lunch is perfect to make for your kids to stay on keep lunches interest- budget and keep them fuelled for the whole day. ing. Try using leftover roasted chicken for a Ingredients: Directions: fun Mexican-style bur1. In a blender, combine chickpeas, tahini, garlic, • 1 avocado rito or quesadilla. lemon juice, salt, pepper and avocado (pitted). • 1 can chickpeas Go techy 2. Drizzle in olive oil until the mixture comes to• 2 teaspoons tahini Check for savings on gether and is smooth and creamy. • 1 glove garlic lunch box items by using apps 3. Brush pita with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika • 6 tablespoons olive oil for grocery stores and local couand salt and pepper. • 1 tablespoon lemon juice pons. This will help save on paper 4. Bake for 20 minutes, or until crispy. Once cooled, • 1 large pita and money! slice into triangles. • 1 teaspoon paprika — www.newscanada.com — www.newscanada.com • Salt and pepper to taste

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in the GTA The nights are beginning to have a cool crisp breeze in the air, the leaves will soon be changing their colours and the days are getting shorter — all signs of the start of a favourite season here in the GTA. Though the dog days of summer will be missed, with fall comes many great things like fairs, breathtaking foliage, cozy sweaters and apples! What better way to mark the start of the fall harvest than to go apple picking with the kids. Many farms around the city offer pick-your-own fruit. While you’re there, don’t forget to try a warm apple cider doughnut or take a tractor ride. Where to pick your own apples in the GTA: Berryview Farms 905-838-4777 Berryview Farms is a family-owned and -operated apple orchard conveniently located in Caledon (just minutes north of Brampton) and about a half hour from most of the Greater Toronto Area. Berryview grows 13 popular varieties of apples. The choice is yours: you can stop in and make it a family event to remember by picking your own apples, or choose from the pre-picked apples on hand. www.berryviewfarm.com Brooks Farms 905-473-3920 Brooks Farms in Mount Albert has apple picking starting early September. The highlight of a visit to this farm is the Fall Fun Festival open weekends and Thanksgiving Monday starting September 6. Kids can enjoy train rides, wagon rides, zip lines, a pumpkin cannon show, Sue Wee pig races, farm animals, a pirate ship, bouncing ponies, a playhouse, slides

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and much more. www.brooksfarms.com Chudleigh’s 905-878-2725 Chudleigh’s in Milton has apple picking starting late in August but most crops are available in September right up until October. The farm offers over 20 varieties of apples. There is a children’s play area, animal petting/observation areas and farm entertainment. www.chudleighs.com Pingle’s Farm Market 905-725 6089 Pingle’s Farm Market in Hampton has pick your own apples starting the second weekend in September. Fun Fall weekends take place from September to October. The Fun Farm includes: visit with the farm animals, bunnyville, barn bouncer, mini-golf, giant sandbox, straw maze, giant games and more. www.pinglesfarmmarket.com Albion Orchards 905-584-0354 Albion Orchards is located in Caledon and apple picking starts at the end of August. You can choose from over 20 varieties of apples. www.albionorchards.com Watson Farms 905-623-9109 Watson Farms in Bowmanville has pick-yourown apples starting early September. Tractor rides run on weekends and holidays only. www.watsonfarms.ca — www.Toronto4Kids.com

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upcoming events Tea and Tour Sundays at Gibson House Relax and have a chat over tea and homemade cookies. Enjoy a tour of the lovely, 1850s farmhouse. Included with regular admission. Sundays in September Gibson House 5172 Yonge St. www.toronto.ca/museum-events Junior Jays Saturdays Bring your family to the ballpark every Saturday home game for Jr. Jays Saturdays presented by Boston Pizza. Kids can visit the Jr. Jays zones located at sections 127, 237, 239, the 200 level outfield and section 536 to take part in many fun activities. Kids 14 and under can line up at sections 108, 208 and 508 to run the bases just like the pros after the game. Sep. 19 - Boston Red Sox and Sep. 26 Tampa Bay Rays. Rogers Centre www.torontobluejays.com

Pompeii: In the Shadow of the Volcano at the ROM The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) hosts the Canadian premiere of Pompeii: In the Shadow of the Volcano. The exhibition includes approximately 200 evocative objects that tell the dramatic story of Pompeii, an ancient Roman city captured in time by ash and debris that buried it during a volcanic eruption. Until Jan. 3 Royal Ontario Museum www.rom.on.ca Humpback Whales at Ontario Science Centre Narrated by two-time Golden Globe® nominee Ewan McGregor, Humpback Whales is an immersive ocean adventure that invites audiences to delve into the mysterious realm of one of the most enormous and vastly fascinating creatures on earth. Until Oct. 2 Ontario Science Centre www.ontariosciencecentre.ca

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ROMwalks Enjoy guided walking tours of the city’s architectural and historic neighbourhoods. Sundays and Wednesday until Oct. 11 Royal Ontario Museum www.rom.on.ca/romwalks Summer Music in the Garden Celebrating 16 years of free concerts in a magical setting! The free event features outstanding artists exploring a diverse range of international themes and music styles. Until Sept. 13 Harbourfront Centre www.harbourfrontcentre.com/ Corn Roast, Market and Heritage Fair at Montgomery’s Inn Celebrate the 40th year of Montgomery’s Inn as a museum with a corn roast, a grand bake sale, sales of local produce, live music, displays from west-end heritage organizations and special activities. Free admission. Bring your lawn chairs. Sept. 10, 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Montgomery’s Inn 4709 Dundas St. W. www.toronto.ca/museum-events Taste of the Kingsway Festival This annual fall festival runs along Bloor Street West between Prince Edward Drive and Montgomery Rd., isn’t the same old food festival - this is a culinary experience! Continuous live entertainment from well-known artists, performers and musicians. Sept. 11 to Sept. 13 The Kingsway www.kingswaybia.ca/ Vegetarian Food Festival at Harbourfront Enjoy tasty dishes from over 130 vendors, local restaurants, and bakeries,

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Woofstock, A Festival for Dogs September 26 to September 27 Bring your dog to North America’s largest outdoor festival for dogs! Quirky & fun! It’s a weekend of events, contests & tons of doggy indulgence! Woofstock is North America’s largest festival for dogs. Boasting over 300,000 annual attendees and 250 vendors and exhibitors, Woofstock is an both a non-stop, weekend-long outdoor dog festival and a consumer expo. Woodbine Park in The Beach

www.woofstock.ca plus free presentations, events, cooking demonstrations, and plenty of vegfriendly products for sale. Free. Sept. 11 to Sept. 13 Harbourfront Centre www.harbourfrontcentre.com Kids Building Workshop at Home Depot Kids will learn how to build a Football Toss Game with easy-to-follow stepby-step instructions. The workshop is for kids ages 4 – 12 and they must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Sept. 12, 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Various Home Depot locations www.homedepot.ca Cabbagetown Festival The 39th annual festival will include live music, classic cars, a kids’ zone, food, buskers, a pet photo booth and Blair’s Run, a race around Cabbagetown to support the Cabbage Town Youth Centre. Sept. 12 to Sept. 13 Cabbagetown

Parliament Street from South of Wellesley Street to Gerrard Street East www.cabbagetownto.com Treasure Island Money, mutiny, pirates and play unite in this original family adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story. But pirates are rarely predictable, so expect a few surprises (and swashbuckling) in Solar Stage’s season opener! Ages 5+ Sept. 12 to Sept. 27 Solar Stage Children’s Theatre 4950 Yonge St. www.solarstage.on.ca Treehouse Big Day Out 2 The two-day live event will feature exciting activities for kids of all ages and special performances by headline act, The Wiggles, and Treehouse’s own children’s music duo, Splash’N Boots. Sept. 12 to Sept. 13 Molson Canadian Amphitheatre www.treehousetv.com/bigdayout

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upcoming events Centreville’s Amusing Race! Centreville’s Amusing Race combines trivia questions and “roadblocks” to send you on an exciting journey. This free scavenger hunt takes place on weekends. Sept. 12 to Sept. 27 Centreville Amusement Park www.centreisland.ca Toronto Ukrainian Festival The three-day street event includes authentic Ukrainian food and beverages, beautiful crafts and collectibles, sidewalk sales interactive cultural activities and displays, a film festival, midway and art exhibit. Take in the colourful parade on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. Sept. 18 to Sept. 20 Bloor West Village www.ukrainianfestival.com Trekking for Rhinos The Trek through the zoo includes a special behind-the-scenes tour at the White Rhino Holding. Along the way, keepers will talk about poaching, conservation efforts and highlight the work of Rhino Rangers. Breakfast overlooking the White Rhino exhibit is included. Sept. 19, 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Toronto Zoo www.torontozoo.com/Events TIFF in your Park TIFF partnered with Park People to launch a new series of travelling outdoor screenings taking place in park sites across the GTA this summer. Movies include KHUMBA, Hugo, Ghostbusters, and more! Until Sept. 25 Across the GTA www.tiff.net/summer2015-series/tiffin-your-park-map

Pioneer Festival This Mennonite and PennsylvaniaGerman festival is full of delicious foods, such as home-made pies, cheese curds, sausages, apple butter, hand-made ice cream and lots of great international food. Pioneer demonstrations include candle dipping, apple pressing and butter churning. Don’t miss the fastpaced, one-of-a-kind quilt auction and horse-drawn wagon rides. Sept. 19 to Sept. 20 Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy. www.blackcreek.ca Heart Lake Dragon Boat Festival Within the distinctive setting of Heart Lake Conservation Area, the Festival will deliver a day of fun that will be the highlight of the fall. Teams of 20 paddlers, a drummer and steersperson race to the finish line in this exciting day of sport. Sept. 19, 9 a.m. Heart Lake Conservation Area 10818 Heart Lake Rd., Brampton www.hldragonboat.ca Harvest Festival Celebrate the harvest season in the valley! Family crafts, historic recipe tastings, food vendors and more! Admission to the grounds is free! Sept. 19 to Sept. 20 Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre 67 Pottery Rd. www.toronto.ca/museum-events Roncesvalles Polish Festival The Roncesvalles Polish Festival features the best polka, disco polo and traditional Polish music, song and dance ensembles as well as great International and Polish cuisine, fantastic cultural, art and historical displays and much more. Sept. 19 to Sept. 20

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Roncesvalles Avenue Dundas Street West to Bloor Street West www.polishfestival.ca Build and Grow Clinics at Lowe’s Kids will take home the toy they made, a merit certificate, name tag, apron and goggles in this workshop recommended for children from grades two to five. Sept. 19, 10 a.m. Various Lowe’s locations www.lowes.ca Toronto Garlic Festival Buy Fresh Ontario garlic, taste delicious garlic-themed food prepared by local chefs, and garlic-infused chocolate, fudge and brittle, and garlic ice cream, all created by local chocolatiers. Kids 12 and under are free. Sept. 20, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Artscape Wychwood Barns 601 Christie St. www.torontogarlicfestival.ca Culture Days Culture Days features thousands of free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to participate “behindthe-scenes” to discover the world of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators, designers and other creative people in their communities. Free. Sept. 25 to Sept. 27 Various locations across Toronto www.culturedays.ca Harvest Day at TBG Stroll up to the Teaching Garden to sip cider, plant bulbs and enjoy some family-friendly garden activities. Make crafts with DiscoverAbility and harvest veggies from the Teaching Garden for the North York Harvest Food Bank. Sept. 26, 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Toronto Botanical Garden 777 Lawrence Ave. E. www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca

On Common Ground Enjoy a free weekend festival of music, arts and community on the grounds of historic Fort York with a superb array of artists. Combine with food, beverages, crafts and more for a family-friendly feast of culture. Sept. 26 to Sept. 27, 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. Fort York National Historic Site www.toronto.ca/museum-events Great Camp Adventure Walk to Benefit SickKids Take on the challenge of a new adventure walk unlike anything Toronto’s ever seen: a full day designed so everyone and anyone can participate. Join in a challenge-bychoice walk along a planned route – all

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Fall 2015 Agricultural Fairs From pumpkin picking to midways and agricultural displays, the GTA and surrounding areas are ripe with fall fairs and festivals. Some offer carnival rides and games, while others have craft vendors and kiddie corners. But they all offer a fun day out for the entire family. Take a peek at our round up of fall festivals and fairs. Make it a family day trip! Western Fair Sep. 11 to Sep. 20 2015 welcomes a new fair where you can enjoy a ton of family fun, delicious food, rides, animals and amazing entertainment. www.westernfairdistrict.com/western-fair Sunderland Fall Fair Sep. 15 to Sep. 16 This year, the fair will pay tribute to 100 years of 4-H in Ontario. Visit a new event, the Sheep Penning Demonstration or attend the Ag. Ed. program. Once again, the Legion’s line dancers are planning a performance. Enjoy the parade, midway, 4-H competition, light & heavy horse show and demolition derby. Marvel at displays of vegetables, antiques, photography, ﬁeld crops, crafts and culinary arts. Be sure to visit the booths of many local vendors and community service

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groups. Musical entertainment will be offered. www.agfair.ca Brampton Fall Fair Sep. 17 to Sep. 20 An event for the whole family! Activities include: a demolition derby, Campbell’s midway, horse shows, dog shows, a baby show, an agricultural education area, vendors, livestock shows and antique and classic car shows. www.bramptonfair.com Beeton Fair Sep. 18 to Sep. 20 The Beeton Agricultural Society is proud to present one of the oldest agricultural fall fairs in Canada. The Beeton Fall Fair provides a great weekend of family fun with exhibits, demonstrations, competitions and rides that is sure to provide great entertainment for all ages. www.beetonfair.com Lindsay Central Exhibition Sep. 23 to Sep. 27 There will be entertainment and excitement to suit every interest – from the premier livestock shows, six horse hitches and agricultural education for students to the action-packed demolition derbies, truck, and tractor pulls. Home to one of the

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most recognized and memorable fall fairs in Ontario, we pride ourselves on being part of the social pulse of our vibrant community. www.lindsayex.com Stratford Fall Fair Sep. 24 to Sep. 27 Located in beautiful Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Fall Fair is host to a variety of great events. Be sure to bring your children through the Old MacDonald’s Farm Display and check out milking demos! Other great events this year are the Battle of the Bands Competition, horse show, mini prince and princess competition, baby show, family BBQ, 4H dairy shows, tug-o-war, lumber jacks, wrestling, live entertainment, exhibits and more! www.stratfordfairgrounds.com/fallfair.html Bolton Fair Sep. 25 to Sep. 27 Features special entertainment and activities, including a livestock display barn, an agricultural awareness tent, a craft building, a petting zoo, great food, an exhibit hall with vendors and more! The Albion and Bolton Agricultural Society operates Bolton’s two biggest events: the Bolton Fall Fair and Bolton Modiﬁed Truck and Tractor Pull.

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The CAA Beginner Driver Education Course is endorsed by Parent Tested, Parent Approved. *The seventy-five dollar ($75.00) Beginner Driver Education Course fee discount only available to current CAA Members, and is only offered at the CAA Driving School, located at 5859 Yonge St., Suite 105, North York, ON. **Graduates must call in or go online to www.caasco.com/graduate to activate their membership. Upon request graduates can be added to an existing household primary membership. Free CAA Basic memberships must be activated within one year of students’ start date, they are non-transferable, non-refundable, have no cash value, and after one year renewal rates and taxes apply. ® CAA and CAA logo trademarks owned by, and use is granted by, the Canadian Automobile Association. (0834-06/14)

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