After the past two years of uncertainty, the coming holiday season is a welcome relief to once again celebrate familial traditions and reflect on the highs and lows of the past year. With the shorter days and cooler nights, it's the perfect time for children to find a cozy reading nook and unwind with a good book. We've picked out four books that touch on the holiday season as well as the importance of being community-minded and thinking of others. Great Joy (2007) Written by

Financial Literacy Month is upon us and for this reason, we wanted to spotlight some of the free tools available to you and steps you can take to prepare your kids for financial success. We’ve previously discussed some ways to talk to your kids about Financial Literacy. Head to https://www.furthered.ca/single-post/teaching-kids-about-financial-literacy for ways you can talk to your kids about spending and allowances. Tips for making a budget: A budget is a plan that helps you

Each year during the third week of November, the Alberta Government raises awareness of bullying since it impacts 47% of Canadian youth and 40% of Canadian workers. Bullying has extremely negative impacts on victims' lives, usually leading them to withdraw from social activities and groups as well as develop feelings of anger, embarrassment, shyness, and unhappiness. This year's theme is #WhereToTurn, which is intended to encourage everyone to learn about what resources are a

Around the country, many will be honouring the sacrifices Canadians have made during the wars of the 20th century by participating in a few moments of silence. This action along with other symbols, stories, and traditions associated with Remembrance Day have a long and storied past that aren’t widely known or readily discussed. We’ve highlighted the history of these traditions to give you and your family more ways to connect with this day as well as learn about our country’s

As the weather turns a little cooler each day, we've picked out some books that will help kids get excited about the seasonal change, teach them new words, and help them develop their relationship-building skills. Winter is Here (2018) Written by Kevin Henkes and illustrated by Laura Dronzek "Snow falls, animals burrow, and children prepare for the wonders winter brings. Caldecott Medalist and award-winning author Kevin Henkes’s striking text introduces basic concepts of lang

In Alberta, every November is Family Violence Prevention Month, a time where we focus on highlighting the issue of domestic abuse in Alberta and providing information and resources to help those experiencing it. According to the Alberta Government, Alberta has the third highest rate of self-reported spousal violence among Canadian provinces. COVID-19 has also increased the rates of family violence due to more time spent at home and fewer options available to escape. What Does