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Article by: Manuela Vega, Toronto Star Staff Reporter Starting this weekend, Ontario’s lowest-paid workers will see an increase in their wages. Effective October 1, the general minimum wage in the province will rise from $15.50 to $16.55 per hour, marking a 6.8 percent hike. This adjustment aligns with the rate of inflation for 2023, as established by legislation introduced by Kathleen Wynne’s…

Unsuccessful in his bid for the presidency, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has officially resigned from the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a statement at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, he stated, “Given the circumstances and context provided, I am announcing my honorable resignation from the NPP with immediate effect.” His decision stems from his withdrawal from the NPP’s presidential race due…

Picture by Anna Shvets The Secret Lives of Teens on Social Media: Here’s What You Need to Know Social media has become an integral part of our everyday lives. Parents use it, just like their children. However, on average, teenagers are the ones who spend the most time on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and similar platforms. This leaves many parents worried. Some are afraid that this…

A Parent’s Guide for Bringing Your Child to Work Bringing your child to work is a dilemma that most parents face from time to time. You may do it deliberately to prepare them for their future careers or it may be a necessity when childcare arrangements fall through. Your options usually depend on the nature of your workplace. Some companies are more flexible than others about having children on…

Few things are more important in life than the bond you share with your children. If you lack a close relationship with your kids, the bond can be a source of pain and anguish, while a strong connection with your kids can bring incredible joy and happiness. If you’ve lost the closeness that you crave, you can strengthen the relationship in four practical ways. Help Them With Homework Help your…

What Albert Einstein Can Teach Your Kids About Confidence Psychologists often describe confidence as a person’s belief in their own ability to succeed. Naturally, every parent would like their child to be self-confident. However, what seems to challenge parents the most is striking a healthy balance when encouraging confidence. They want to nurture their child’s confidence, but not let them get…

A Parent’s Guide to Listening to Your Child If you want your children to listen to you, it’s important to listen to them. If you’re looking for additional motivation, a recent study found that having at least one caring parent was the most important factor in helping kids to build resilience and succeed in school. Children were six times more likely to overcome challenges and complete their…

If you want your children to listen to you, it’s important to listen to them. If you’re looking for additional motivation, a recent study found that having at least one caring parent was the most important factor in helping kids to build resilience and succeed in school. Children were six times more likely to overcome challenges and complete their homework if they had a parent who listened to…

Secrets to Keeping Family Traditions Alive Family traditions can give comfort and build stronger relationships. It’s important to preserve them, so they don’t fade over time. Follow these strategies to sustain your family traditions: Recognize and define your family traditions. The first step to keeping them alive is to find them. Each family has a unique set of traditions. What were the…

Family traditions can give comfort and build stronger relationships. It’s important to preserve them, so they don’t fade over time. Follow these strategies to sustain your family traditions: 1. Recognize and define your family traditions. The first step to keeping them alive is to find them. * Each family has a unique set of traditions. What were the traditions you noticed as you grew up? What…

6 Ways to Teach Empathy to Children The ability to understand the feelings of others is a core quality that contributes to healthy, prosperous relationships and social connections. Parents who know how to foster empathy in their children weren’t born with this knowledge – they learned and applied it. And you can too! This skill can be tricky to learn, especially for toddlers. However, all of the…

8 Lessons You Can Learn from Family Arguments Family arguments can leave you angry and uncomfortable. You may not be able to avoid them, but you can learn to lessen their negative effects and find effective solutions. They can also be valuable learning opportunities. Consider these skills and lessons you can learn from family arguments: Listen. It’s easy to lose control and let your feelings…

Forging A Strong Bond With Your Teenager Checklist Naturally, as parents, we love our children and want them to be happy. However, once they become teenagers, things seem to change. Suddenly, the happy, carefree days of childhood turn into one moody day after another. Yes, teenagers are notoriously moody. Lots of teens often feel confused, frustrated, and miserable. These moods might lead them to…