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The Forgotten Benefits of Play Dress-Up

In the world of a child’s mind, there is no impossible dream, no mountain too high to climb, or a cake too big to enjoy. That may be why children have loved dressing in costume for hundreds of years and then play acting the part of the clothing they have donned. It may be a fairy, a dragon, a princess, or a villain that your child invents, but whatever the clothing is – it can make the character. Here are four forgotten benefits of play dress-up.

The Forgotten Benefits of Play Dress-Up

1. Stage Fright

As your child stands before you telling a story about flying flowers or talking boulders, he or she is also learning to overcome the internal fear many people have called stage fright. Believe it or not, as your little one explains the story line of the play, your child is learning all about the essentials of a business presentation method he or she will probably use in 20 years. Scary, isn’t it! [Read more…]

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Fun and Easy Meal Ideas to Make As a Family

Cooking family meals together can be very rewarding. It provides you with quality time together while also teaches your children a necessary life skill. The only problem is, with limited time during the week, trying to get a satisfying meal on the table can be difficult. This is especially true if you add the kids to the mix. The good news, however, is that there are plenty of easy and quick meal ideas you can create together. Check out a few ideas below.

Fun and Easy Meal Ideas to Make As a Family

Spaghetti and Meatballs

You can never go wrong with spaghetti and meatballs for dinner. This simple yet fun and quick dish will be enjoyed by the entire family. You’ll need pasta which can be purchased in many forms depending on your diet. You can get whole-wheat, veggie or other types of pasta to suit your tastes and needs. You’ll then need to select the appropriate sauce. There’s nothing wrong with getting canned spaghetti sauce when you’re trying to get dinner on the table in a hurry. Lastly, decide what kind of meat you’ll use (chicken, beef, pork, or turkey) to make the meatballs. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Articles, Food/Cooking

Your Guide To Wrongful Dismissal

While any firing might feel unfair, there are cases where it really is unfair. How do you know if yours was really unfair? Here is what you need to know about wrongful dismissal.

What Is Wrongful Dismissal?

Wrongful dismissal is when you are terminated from your employment without any due process or if it violates your contract. This may also be referred to as an unfair dismissal. What exactly constitutes as wrongful dismissal? In most cases, employees accept a job at will and so there is no need for the employer to have a reason to terminate the contract. However, there are some situations where you have a case for wrongful dismissal and in these instances, you may need to rely on Toronto wrongful dismissal lawyers. There is a lot to know about wrongful dismissal. [Read more…]

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Heat Illness In Children: What Parents Should Know

While we may be approaching winter and not necessarily thinking much about heat, as the weather gets warmer every year, we inevitably hear about the horrible effects of heat-related illnesses and particularly those effects on children.

For example, an average of 37 times a year, a child dies of heatstroke in a vehicle. 

What many parents might not realize when it comes to so-called hot car deaths is that it doesn’t even have to be summer for these to occur. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Articles, Health & Wellness
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