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6 Parenting, Thursday, October 21, 2010 Curb the learning blues with creative options Regardless of what time of the school year it is, it can often be difficult to get kids excited about education. Despite the urge to insist children focus primarily on homework, it is important to make sure they are given creative options to ensure they continue to have fun throughout the learning process, or the lustre of learning can be lost. "I like to remind parents that it is really important to make sure that learning remains interesting and exciting throughout the year," says author and parenting expert Kathy Buckworth. "This will help to eliminate challenges during nightly homework time and ensure a lifelong love of learning." Buckworth recommends looking for learning products such as Leapfrog, which not only helps children love to learn, but also helps parents understand their children's learning through the online Learning Path. It lets parents know about what their kids are learning and helps them gauge their learning progression. More information on learning tools to help children of all ages can be found online at leapfrog.ca. --News Canada Dave & Carol-Anne Fisher of Shelburne and Peter & Lori Cowell of Brampton are very happy to announce the engagement of their children Kimberly Dawn Fisher & Scott Kenneth Cowell. Wedding to take place September 17, 2011. We wish them a lifetime of happiness together. Happy 7th Birthday to the Racing Fashionista LOGAN DENNING Love Mommy, Lucas, Lincoln and Spitty A F ULL S ERVICE F IRM Also practicing in: · W ILLS & E STATES · B USINESS & T AX L AW · C OMMERCIAL L ITIGATION · P ERSONAL I NJURY · E STATES L ITIGATION · F AMILY & D IVORCE L AW · E MPLOYMENT L AW · C IVIL L ITIGATION · T RIALS For a FREE consult call Todd. Lawyer TODD C. HEIN BA (HONS.), LLB, LLM Alexis is a contest winner Congratulations to Alexis Arch, age 6, the winner of the Happy Thanksgiving "I am thankful for" Contest. Thank you to all who entered. We would like to open the opportunity to our readers, schools, daycare centers and anyone in Halton Hills who would like to have the contest e-mailed to them next year. Please send your e-mail with your name, the group you represent and the number of entries you anticipate entering in 2011 to features@independentfreepress.com. We're thankful for YOU! Ready to help. 905-452-7400 350 Rutherford Rd. S., Brampton Plaza II, Suite 320 tchein@mccabefilkin.com LIONS CLUB OF GEORGETOWN 80th Annual Santa Claus Parade NIGHT PARADE STARTS AT 5:00 PM Date: Saturday, November 20th, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Theme: "STAR LIGHT STAR BRIGHT" Name of Group: _____________________________________________________ Contact Person: _____________________Email Address: __________________ Street Address: ___________________________ City: _____________________ Postal Code: __________________ Telephone: ___________________________ ENTRY FORM "New Name, me Rick!" Sa Serving Halton Hills Since 1991 Float Design (Brief Description): ______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Number of Marchers/Walkers: ________________________________________ Overall Length including Marchers/Walkers: ___________________________ Special Requests: ____________________________________________________ ENTRY FORM MUST BE RETURNED BY NOVEMBER 12th, 2010 (POLICE REQUIREMENT) Mail to: LIONS SANTA CLAUS PARADE Box 73, Georgetown, ON. L7G 4T1 AL WATT 905-877-9896 LOUIE VIOLO 905-877-6660 WHILE THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE, A CONTRIBUTION WOULD BE APPRECIATED TO OFFSET THE RISING COSTS. Replacement Windows Bay & Bow Windows Storm Doors Patio Doors Sealed Units 905 703-0606 PARADE ROUTE Guelph St. from Sinclair to Mill St. and Charles St. to the Fairgrounds "No Political or Protest Groups, Please!"