Summer Abroad with Kids
Studying abroad is an invaluable experience. Do you think you’ve missed your opportunity because you have a family? Maybe not!!… Read more »
Throwing a Birthday Party without Breaking the Bank
By Natasja VanderBerg, Family Care Advisor & Education and Communications Coordinator My kid is turning six in January and hasn’t… Read more »
It’s the season to…achooo!
By Maria Hussain, University of Toronto Mississauga studentFamily Care Office UTM Outreach and Communications Coordinator Who doesn’t love the holiday… Read more »
Navigating December
By Helen Reddy Katz, Family Care Advisor (Student Focus) Welcome to December, a month that brings along with it a… Read more »
Understanding Caregiver Stress and Burnout
Feeling burnt out? You are not alone. There are 4 million caregivers in Ontario: people who physically and emotionally support… Read more »
January 2023 Camps
Many of us will be back at work on January 2nd, but the kiddos don’t start school until January 9…. Read more »
“Gender-based violence (GBV) is the most pervasive yet least visible human rights violation in the world.”
This post includes information about gender-based violence and sexual violence. We understand that this can trigger strong reactions and we… Read more »
On Learning to Skate, and Later Becoming a Hockey Parent
Guest blogger: Malinda Hapuarachchi, PhD Candidate & FCO Peer Mentor Each time I attend one of my daughter’s ice hockey… Read more »
Toronto’s Santa Claus Parade is Back & Other Family Winter Activities
The Original Santa Claus Parade When: November 20, starts at 12.30 pmLocation: Downtown Toronto (see map)Price: Free Website After a two-year… Read more »
High School Registration for September 2023
Young people in the GTA have choices when it comes where to attend high school. We have provided information on… Read more »