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The prevalence of online predators has many parents looking for ways to protect their kids when they go online. Some par-ents may want to outlaw the Internet al-together until kids reach high school, but such a reaction can put kids at a significant disadvantage academically by barring them from what is often a valuable resource. Par-ents who want their kids to get the most out of the Internet without putting them in danger of online predators can employ the following tips.

* Warn kids about the potential risks and dangers of the Internet. Many parents would prefer their kids did not know about Internet predators, but that wish should not outweigh the desire to keep kids safe. Teach kids that people on the Internet may not always behave honestly, misrepresent-ing themselves in an effort to gain access to unsuspecting and often trusting kids. Teach kids to take the same approach with online strangers that they do with strangers they see in public, never sharing any personal

information or engaging in conversation with someone they don’t know. Teach kids to tell an adult they trust immediately if an online stranger contacts them.

* Monitor kids’ online activity on a daily basis. The Internet is such a commonly used tool that many kids go online at least once per day. Homework assignments and other school functions are commonly posted online, and many kids communicate with friends via the Internet as much as they do in person. Parents should monitor their kids’ online activity on a daily basis, scanning their Web history and examining their social media interactions to be sure kids aren’t putting themselves in harm’s way. Kids may grow more resistant to such monitoring as they grow older, but parents cannot turn a blind eye to kids’ online activ-ity simply to avoid a confrontation.

* Keep the computer in a common area. The family computer should be kept in a common area where parents can monitor how much time kids are spending online,

what they’re doing and who they’re speak-ing to while surfing the Internet. When kids have their own computers or tablets in their bedrooms, parents can easily lose track of how much time kids are spending online. This makes it easier for online predators to gain access to kids, who have a harder time recognizing potential predators than adults.

* Remember kids can get online on their smartphones, too. Computers are no longer the only way for kids to get online. More and more kids, especially those in high school, are doing their online surfing via their smartphones. Monitor kids’ mobile phone usage just like you do their computer usage. Peruse their call and texting history, and discuss any suspect usage with them immediately.

Kids spend more time online now than ever before, and that usage figures to in-crease in the coming years as the Internet becomes increasingly accessible. Parents should take steps to ensure their youngsters are safe when going online.

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How to help kids prepare for college life


Many of this year’s high school graduates will be leaving home for a college campus in the fall. Such a depar-ture is often bittersweet for kids and parents alike. Young men and women typically look forward to the freedom and independence that college life can provide, but those same men and women know they will miss the familiarity of

home as well. Parents, too, have mixed emo-tions when kids head to college, as their sad-ness over a child leav-ing home is met with the pride they feel that the child they raised is setting out to make their own way in the world.

Few moments in life involve such significant change as the moment when a young man or woman first arrives on

a college campus. First-year college students often don’t know what to expect once they ar-rive on campus, but there are steps parents can take to help their kids prepare for college life.

* Teach kids how to schedule their time. One of the things many college kids find once they arrive on campus is that their life is sud-denly much less struc-tured and their amount of downtime has in-creased considerably. Unlike high school, which keeps many kids in class or involved in extracurricular ac-tivities from the early morning through the late afternoon, college affords students much more free time, which is theirs to use as they

see fit. Some kids dive right into on-campus activities, while others struggle to use their free time to their advantage.

Parents can teach time management skills such as how to establish a schedule so all of that free time does not go to waste. This schedule can be adjusted on a week-ly basis depending on coursework or extracur-ricular activities. Once kids learn to manage their time effectively, in-cluding using breaks be-tween classes to review notes from a recent lec-ture or upcoming class, they’re likely to get the most out of themselves academically and find they have more time to pursue extracurricular activities as well.

* Discuss finances and establish a financial ar-

rangement. Many col-lege freshmen struggle to manage their money. Some might never have had a job during high school while others who did work only did so to earn spending money. But many college stu-dents need more than spending money once they reach campus. Ris-ing tuition costs have made it difficult, if not impossible, for parents to bankroll their kids’ everyday expenses. As a result, many college students find them-selves forced to manage their own money for the first time in their lives. Parents can teach sim-ple financial lessons, such as the benefits of buying groceries as op-posed to dining out or ordering in each night.

The day a student

leaves for college is a significant day for par-ents and students alike. Parents can take a num-

ber of steps to make the transition to college easier for their college-bound son or daughter.

Parents of college-bound youngsters can help their kids prepare for such a significant life adjustment so kids are better equipped to handle both their

academic and social lives.

Take Another Look at College of the Rockies

College of the Rockies has been a part of the East Kootenay region for almost forty years. A lot has changed in the past four decades but our dedication to being a great post-second-ary institution remains. Think you know all there is to know about the College? Perhaps it is time to take another look.

Our vocational and academic faculty at College of the Rockies are highly qualified – many have PhDs while our trades instructors are Red Seal certified with a minimum of 10 years experience. Our small class sizes allow us to provide students with more individual-ized instruction. In fact, studies show that students who begin their education at college and then transfer to university are more suc-cessful than those who go directly to univer-sity from high school.

Options are plentiful. Students can com-plete a variety of foundation-level or appren-ticeship Trades programs or can undertake a one-year certificate, a two-year diploma, As-sociate Degree or even a four-year degree – all at the College. Our many transfer agreements make it easy to start here and then transfer credits to complete a credential at a number of universities across Canada – or abroad. For those who have already completed a degree, we also have post-graduate studies available.

College of the Rockies is an affordable post-secondary option. Not only are tuition costs lower than at many larger institutions but staying close to home can save on accom-modation and cost of living expenses. Add to that the numerous scholarship, bursary and award options available through the Financial Aid office and choosing the College makes financial sense.

Want to learn more about all the reasons to take another look at College of the Rockies? Stop by our Open House at the Cranbrook main campus on Wednesday, February 5. Be-tween 4 to 6pm faculty representatives, edu-cation advisors, the Financial Aid Officer and other College staff will be on hand to answer your questions and to provide information about what we can do for you. Isn’t it time to take another look at College of the Rockies?

Learn more about College of the Rockies at www.cotr.bc.ca. For more information on the Open House, contact: 250-489-8243 or email: [email protected]

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Young families want to start out on the right foot, and for many that means addressing fi-

nances and developing a plan so their finances help instead of hin-der them in the years

to come. Addressing finances often means tackling debts, and eradicating or signifi-cantly reducing debt is essential for young families.

But being beholden to debt isn’t the only mistake young families make. The following are a few common mis-takes that young fami-lies focused on their future should avoid.

* Getting by without a budget. It’s possible to live without a budget, but that doesn’t mean it’s prudent. Living without a budget makes it hard to corral spend-ing or to know just how much you’re spending each month.

When sitting down

to establish a monthly budget, the task can seem daunting, es-pecially if you have never before lived on a budget. The first step toward establishing a budget is to determine the monthly costs of ne-cessities (i.e., mortgage payments, car pay-ments, groceries, etc.) and then make a list of those things you spend money on each month that aren’t entirely necessary (i.e., cable television bills, dining out, and so on). This can help you trim some of those extra costs that can make it dif-ficult to save for your future. The first couple of month living on a budget might be rocky, and you might need to make a few adjustments along the way. But es-tablishing a budget will make it much easier for you to meet your long-term financial goals.

* Failing to save mon-ey. Some young fami-lies feel their savings account is their home, the value of which they expect to appreci-ate considerably by the time they’re finished paying off their mort-gage. Unfortunately,

the housing market of the last several years suggests that homes might not be as great an investment as they once were. In fact, many homeowners are cur-rently underwater with their mortgages, mean-ing they have more debt on the property than the property is worth.

Though the preva-lence of underwater mortgages doesn’t mean families should avoid buying a home, it does shed light on the importance families must place on saving money and avoiding the assumption that their home will finance their retirement down the road. There’s no tell-ing if the value of your home will keep pace with inflation over the next several decades, so it’s important to save money and keep saving as the years go by.

* Saving for college as opposed to retirement. Parents, of course, want their children to go to college, and many would prefer that their kids won’t end up bur-ied in debt to afford tuition. However, it’s not a good idea to make the kids’ college tuition

a higher priority than your own retirement. Kids can earn scholar-ships to college, but no such scholarships exist to finance your retire-ment. If your child’s college savings plan is getting more of your money than your own retirement savings, re-verse this plan immedi-ately. You can still con-tribute to your child’s college fund, but don’t do so at the expense of your own retirement.

* Living above their means. Young families in which Mom and Dad both have strong credit scores and histories will find they’re at-tractive to prospective lenders. As a result, it can be easy for young families to fall into the trap of living above

their means, whether it be buying a home that stretches their budget or a car that might be flashy but is ultimately unaffordable. This is a potentially danger-ous situation to find yourself in, as the first unforeseen expense can have a devastat-ing domino effect on your finances. Though it might be tempting, don’t live above your means.

Today’s families face a financial future that’s as uncertain as any in recent memory. That reality only empha-sizes the importance families must place on making sound financial decisions that don’t put their futures in jeop-ardy.

Financial mistakes young families should avoid

St. Mary’s Catholic School is now accepting Kindergarten registration for September 2014. St. Mary’s offers:· An exceptional connected community school

atmosphere· High academic standards· Abundant extra-curricular options in sports, music

and fine arts· Faith-based education· Development of leadership skills through public speaking

and accepting responsibility

…and on-site Day Care and an After School Program!Call 250-426-5017 or email [email protected] to book a tour or to register. Don’t delay, register today!

As the old African Proverb says

“IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD”The East Kootenay Child Care Resource and Referral (EKCCRR) program

provides child care information, referrals, and support to East Kootenay Child Care Providers, Families, and Community Partners.

EKCCRROffers support to child care providers (19 years of age and up)

throughout the E.K. by providing assistance and support to:

Registered License-Not-Required & Pre-Licensed Family Child Care ProvidersAccess to lower cost liability insurance

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Forms, resource materials, and tips on managing your businessComputer internet access

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If you are interested in becoming a RLNR, and help families and be eligible for enhanced child care subsidy rates, please call us.

For more information call:East Kootenay CCRR at 250-426-5677 or 1-800-661-2445

or [email protected] Drop by and visit us at: 20-B 12th Avenue, North

(Kootenay Child Development Centre), Cranbrook, BC

Your community’s best source of child care information and resources

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If you readwith your kids,

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Read Early, Read Often... On January 27, celebrate the annual Family Literacy Day by participating

in learning activities with your family.

Here are some tips and activities to help encourage family literacy in your home and community:

Act as a reading role model for your children by reading in your spare time. Remember, children learn by example.

Cranbrook District Teachers’ AssociationA Union of Professionals489-3717

Question your child about the story you’re reading together (what do you think happens next?) to make sure they understand and to stimulate thoughts.

Ace Autobody1625 Northwest Blvd., Creston

250-428-4400

Donate some of your time to a literacy program in your community. Volunteer to tutor adult learners, read to children or help in the office.

Creston Auto & RV1625 NW Blvd., Creston

250-428-5415

Road trips can offer great opportunities to enhance literacy skills. Read signs, billboards and licence plates together and show your children the proper way to read a map.

Proud community supporterSelkirk Forest Products Co.

Highway 3 & 93, Galloway, BCPh: 429-3493 Fax: 429-3931

Coordinate a book club with your friends or neighbours.

Check out our variety of books

Turn off the TV and video games and set aside one hour each night for everyone in the family to do homework or quiet reading.

We provide StrongStart, Family Literacy, Family Science Fun Nights,

Adult Literacy Tutoring, ESL - classes & tutoring,

Seniors Telling our Stories & computerPALS & YPEP

For more information: Katherine@ 250-417-2896

or [email protected]

Creston Valley Teachers’ Association1001 Railway Blvd., Creston, BC

(250)428-7006

Let children count out the change when making a purchase. Reinforce the importance of math in everyday life!

Engage in sing-along sessions with your children. Singing helps develop a greater awareness of rhythm, rhyme, words and sounds.

Give the gift of music, and discover the joy of MYC!Cranbrook: Katharine Nimmert 250.426.4536Cranbrook: Wendy Guimont 250.489.1746Invermere: Tanya DuBois 250.349.5711

Exercise your mind doing crossword puzzles, word jumbles and word searches.

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Ph: (250) 342-6978 • Fx: (250) 342-3091Toll Free:1-888-982-8888 Email: [email protected]

Make everyday tasks learning experiences. Ask your children to write out a shopping list, address an envelope or help make a calendar of weekly activities.

1816 Cranbrook St. N., Cranbrook, BCPhone: Local or Long Distance 1-866-475-8593

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Follow a recipe together – it’s a fun way to practise reading, math and comprehension.

355 Ross St., Kimberley

(250)427-4444

Keep teens reading by providing them with books, magazines and Internet sites about things that interest them – like music, movies, TV and computers.

1804 Canyon St., Creston, BC

250-428-9800

Visit your public library every week.

• Primary Storytime • Preschool Storytime • Toddler Storytime • Book Bites • Reading Web

• I Like the Book Better (movies) • Summer Reading Club

For details: 250-426-4063 or www.cranbrooklibrary.ca

Family literacy eveningmonday, Jan.27, 5:30 pm - 8 pm

• Family activities and games• Creative Writing Project

nominees honoured • Literacy Champion announced

at the manual training room of the cranbrook Public library

Snacks provided

Have fun. Make learning a delight by writing a funny story, making up a new song or creating a new counting game with your children.

“Assisting families with Children in extraordinary

Medical need.”

16 12th Ave. North, Cranbrook, BC V1C 3V7Phone: 250 420-1759, Toll Free: 1-866-564-2217

Fax: 250 426-0543Email: [email protected]

www.friendsofchildren.ca

Give the gift of words – make a donation to a literacy organization in your community.

Come visit your library today.Fernie Heritage Library492 3rd. Ave, Box 448,

Fernie BC V0B 1M0Phone: (250) 423-4458

Fax: (250) 423-7906www.fernielibrary.bc.ca

Use it or lose it! Reading is like a muscle, if you don’t exercise it often, you will not maintain the same level of reading ability as you get older.

300 Manitou, Fernie, BC 250-423-4694

“We’ve got your lumber”

Nurture good literacy habits by having a quiet place in your home with reading and writing material always handy.

Stop by your local bookstore today.

OPEN 9am-5:30 pm Monday-Saturday

33 - 10th Ave. S. Cranbrook250-426-3415

Introduce a family board game night where everyone is encouraged to read instructions, spell words and keep score.

Ph: 346-3315 Fax: 346-3218

Scale: 346-3231

Offer to proofread homework, spell-check a paragraph, or verify math answers after your child has done the work.

Ron’s Collision1005 Cranbrook St. N.

Cranbrook, BC(250)426-6503

www.ronscollision.com

Just reading to your child for 20 minutes a day adds up to more than 1,450 hours of learning, from infancy to the end of Grade 6.

Sparwood Public LibraryHours: Mon. closed, Tues. & Thurs 10am-8pm, Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun., 12 noon-4pm

110 Pine, Sparwood, BC

250-425-2299

Zoo outings and visits to museums and galleries can be fun and educational. Be sure to read all the descriptions on exhibits and displays.

For more family literacy tips, Family Literacy Day activity ideas and event information, please visitwww.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca

Purchase gently used books and magazines at second-hand stores as a cost-effective way to continuously add to your library.

PAGESbookEmPorium

• Used Books • New Magazines • Comics • Newspapers1011 Baker Street, Cranbrook

Ph: 250-489-3262 • Fax: 250-489-4758

Read to your child as soon as possible Read cloth books or board books. Look for books with simple and clear pictures.

Point to the pictures as you read. Talking enhances your child’s vocabulary.Read your child’s favourite stories.

Choose a time to read when you and your child are relaxed and happy. Read the stories over and over—let them tell you the story or fill in some words.

Read books with stories that rhyme.Rhythm and rhyming make stories flow and roll with ease.

Read and sing while you read, especially nursery rhymes and poems.Singing is a good way to help your child hear syllables.

Add actions which help your child break down language into separate words.Read and have your child make up stories to go with the pictures.

Ask questions and encourage your child to tell you about what is going on or what is going to happen next.

Read together!!!

The Cranbrook Public Library supports the Early Often initiative of Success by Six. Programs that introduce children to the joys and wonder of reading take place throughout the year in the Storytime Horseshoe at the Cranbrook Public Library. Toddlers, up to 3 years, and their caregivers are invited to come on Fridays for stories and songs. Preschoolers, aged 3 to 5, and their caregivers are welcome to

come on Wednesdays for stories, fingerplays and puppet stories. Storytimes at the public library give parents an opportunity to listen to stories presented to children.

The programs provide a place where parents can socialize with other caregivers and young children can meet others in their age group. The Cranbrook Public Library has much to offer those children living

in Cranbrook and Area C. Children can join the Cranbrook Public Library by bringing their parents into the library to sign them up for their own free library card. Find out more about events at the library by

checking our website at www.cranbrookpubliclibrary.ca.For more information about the library’s services to children please contact Deanne Perreault,

Children’s and Youth librarian at the Cranbrook Public Library at (250) 426-4063 ext. 107, or visit her at the Library at 1212 2nd Street North.

The Children and Youth librarian of the Cranbrook Public Library is a member of the Cranbrook Early Childhood Development Committee. The Committee meets the 1st Tuesday

of each month from 1pm to 3pm in the Cranbrook Family Connections Boardroom (next to the Cranbrook Skatepark). New members always welcome.

Please check the website www.EKkids.ca for information about community programming for families in Cranbrook and for more

information about our Committee. You can contact Theresa Bartraw at

[email protected].

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If you readwith your kids,

you’ll knowmore.

Read Early, Read Often... On January 27, celebrate the annual Family Literacy Day by participating

in learning activities with your family.

Here are some tips and activities to help encourage family literacy in your home and community:

Act as a reading role model for your children by reading in your spare time. Remember, children learn by example.

Cranbrook District Teachers’ AssociationA Union of Professionals489-3717

Question your child about the story you’re reading together (what do you think happens next?) to make sure they understand and to stimulate thoughts.

Ace Autobody1625 Northwest Blvd., Creston

250-428-4400

Donate some of your time to a literacy program in your community. Volunteer to tutor adult learners, read to children or help in the office.

Creston Auto & RV1625 NW Blvd., Creston

250-428-5415

Road trips can offer great opportunities to enhance literacy skills. Read signs, billboards and licence plates together and show your children the proper way to read a map.

Proud community supporterSelkirk Forest Products Co.

Highway 3 & 93, Galloway, BCPh: 429-3493 Fax: 429-3931

Coordinate a book club with your friends or neighbours.

Check out our variety of books

Turn off the TV and video games and set aside one hour each night for everyone in the family to do homework or quiet reading.

We provide StrongStart, Family Literacy, Family Science Fun Nights,

Adult Literacy Tutoring, ESL - classes & tutoring,

Seniors Telling our Stories & computerPALS & YPEP

For more information: Katherine@ 250-417-2896

or [email protected]

Creston Valley Teachers’ Association1001 Railway Blvd., Creston, BC

(250)428-7006

Let children count out the change when making a purchase. Reinforce the importance of math in everyday life!

Engage in sing-along sessions with your children. Singing helps develop a greater awareness of rhythm, rhyme, words and sounds.

Give the gift of music, and discover the joy of MYC!Cranbrook: Katharine Nimmert 250.426.4536Cranbrook: Wendy Guimont 250.489.1746Invermere: Tanya DuBois 250.349.5711

Exercise your mind doing crossword puzzles, word jumbles and word searches.

TRAVEL WORLD LTD.PO Box 2409, #3 - 755 13 St., Invermere, BC

Ph: (250) 342-6978 • Fx: (250) 342-3091Toll Free:1-888-982-8888 Email: [email protected]

Make everyday tasks learning experiences. Ask your children to write out a shopping list, address an envelope or help make a calendar of weekly activities.

1816 Cranbrook St. N., Cranbrook, BCPhone: Local or Long Distance 1-866-475-8593

DL#5717

Follow a recipe together – it’s a fun way to practise reading, math and comprehension.

355 Ross St., Kimberley

(250)427-4444

Keep teens reading by providing them with books, magazines and Internet sites about things that interest them – like music, movies, TV and computers.

1804 Canyon St., Creston, BC

250-428-9800

Visit your public library every week.

• Primary Storytime • Preschool Storytime • Toddler Storytime • Book Bites • Reading Web

• I Like the Book Better (movies) • Summer Reading Club

For details: 250-426-4063 or www.cranbrooklibrary.ca

Family literacy eveningmonday, Jan.27, 5:30 pm - 8 pm

• Family activities and games• Creative Writing Project

nominees honoured • Literacy Champion announced

at the manual training room of the cranbrook Public library

Snacks provided

Have fun. Make learning a delight by writing a funny story, making up a new song or creating a new counting game with your children.

“Assisting families with Children in extraordinary

Medical need.”

16 12th Ave. North, Cranbrook, BC V1C 3V7Phone: 250 420-1759, Toll Free: 1-866-564-2217

Fax: 250 426-0543Email: [email protected]

www.friendsofchildren.ca

Give the gift of words – make a donation to a literacy organization in your community.

Come visit your library today.Fernie Heritage Library492 3rd. Ave, Box 448,

Fernie BC V0B 1M0Phone: (250) 423-4458

Fax: (250) 423-7906www.fernielibrary.bc.ca

Use it or lose it! Reading is like a muscle, if you don’t exercise it often, you will not maintain the same level of reading ability as you get older.

300 Manitou, Fernie, BC 250-423-4694

“We’ve got your lumber”

Nurture good literacy habits by having a quiet place in your home with reading and writing material always handy.

Stop by your local bookstore today.

OPEN 9am-5:30 pm Monday-Saturday

33 - 10th Ave. S. Cranbrook250-426-3415

Introduce a family board game night where everyone is encouraged to read instructions, spell words and keep score.

Ph: 346-3315 Fax: 346-3218

Scale: 346-3231

Offer to proofread homework, spell-check a paragraph, or verify math answers after your child has done the work.

Ron’s Collision1005 Cranbrook St. N.

Cranbrook, BC(250)426-6503

www.ronscollision.com

Just reading to your child for 20 minutes a day adds up to more than 1,450 hours of learning, from infancy to the end of Grade 6.

Sparwood Public LibraryHours: Mon. closed, Tues. & Thurs 10am-8pm, Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun., 12 noon-4pm

110 Pine, Sparwood, BC

250-425-2299

Zoo outings and visits to museums and galleries can be fun and educational. Be sure to read all the descriptions on exhibits and displays.

For more family literacy tips, Family Literacy Day activity ideas and event information, please visitwww.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca

Purchase gently used books and magazines at second-hand stores as a cost-effective way to continuously add to your library.

PAGESbookEmPorium

• Used Books • New Magazines • Comics • Newspapers1011 Baker Street, Cranbrook

Ph: 250-489-3262 • Fax: 250-489-4758

Read to your child as soon as possible Read cloth books or board books. Look for books with simple and clear pictures.

Point to the pictures as you read. Talking enhances your child’s vocabulary.Read your child’s favourite stories.

Choose a time to read when you and your child are relaxed and happy. Read the stories over and over—let them tell you the story or fill in some words.

Read books with stories that rhyme.Rhythm and rhyming make stories flow and roll with ease.

Read and sing while you read, especially nursery rhymes and poems.Singing is a good way to help your child hear syllables.

Add actions which help your child break down language into separate words.Read and have your child make up stories to go with the pictures.

Ask questions and encourage your child to tell you about what is going on or what is going to happen next.

Read together!!!

The Cranbrook Public Library supports the Early Often initiative of Success by Six. Programs that introduce children to the joys and wonder of reading take place throughout the year in the Storytime Horseshoe at the Cranbrook Public Library. Toddlers, up to 3 years, and their caregivers are invited to come on Fridays for stories and songs. Preschoolers, aged 3 to 5, and their caregivers are welcome to

come on Wednesdays for stories, fingerplays and puppet stories. Storytimes at the public library give parents an opportunity to listen to stories presented to children.

The programs provide a place where parents can socialize with other caregivers and young children can meet others in their age group. The Cranbrook Public Library has much to offer those children living

in Cranbrook and Area C. Children can join the Cranbrook Public Library by bringing their parents into the library to sign them up for their own free library card. Find out more about events at the library by

checking our website at www.cranbrookpubliclibrary.ca.For more information about the library’s services to children please contact Deanne Perreault,

Children’s and Youth librarian at the Cranbrook Public Library at (250) 426-4063 ext. 107, or visit her at the Library at 1212 2nd Street North.

The Children and Youth librarian of the Cranbrook Public Library is a member of the Cranbrook Early Childhood Development Committee. The Committee meets the 1st Tuesday

of each month from 1pm to 3pm in the Cranbrook Family Connections Boardroom (next to the Cranbrook Skatepark). New members always welcome.

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Before you complete-ly give up your heart to the cuddly little ball of fur in front of you, take a few minutes to think over the pet ownership question carefully. Having a cat, dog, hamster, or even a parrot or fish is a com-mitment that you will have to stick to every day, for years to come. Is your family ready to take on all the respon-

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If your children are planning to be involved, discuss the sharing of pet-related chores ahead of time. Be prepared to take on the commitment if others shirk theirs, otherwise the animal will suffer. It might not be reasonable to expect kids to follow through without encourage-

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Wired ChildrenWhat parent hasn’t experienced

a child who is too excited to go to bed? Experts say that, depending on their age, children need 9 to 11 hours of sleep every night. Most children should be in bed by 8 p.m. to get the sleep their bodies need. If you miss the window of time to get them in bed, you may enter the overtired and wired period. A consistent bedtime and wake time can help set the pace for happy kids who are sleepy when they should be. Their bodies will adjust to the schedule, and over time they will involuntarily become tired when the time is right.

Over-stimulationChildren have many more toys and

recreational activities at their disposal than their parents and grandparents did when they were children. The presence of these devices, including video game consoles and personal tablet computers, may not make for an ideal sleep environment. Sleep thera-pists advise that television watching and activities that engage the mind a good deal should be ceased prior to bed and replaced with more relaxing activities. This can include listening to

soothing music or reading a few pages of a favorite story. Avoid activities that will increase energy levels, such as exercise or rough-housing, before bed.

The Bed HogThere are plenty of parents who em-

brace the concept of the “family bed,” where everyone sleeps comfortably together. However, those who want their beds to be their private domain may be put off and disturbed by small feet kicking them in the night. But when faced with a midnight temper tantrum, many parents relent and let their child climb into their bed. This can cause a pattern of behavior that is difficult to break.

Sleep training involves getting tod-dlers or older children accustomed to sleeping in their own beds again. It may begin by a parent “camping out” in the child’s room to provide secu-rity. Over a period of days, the parent gradually moves closer to the door and then out of the room entirely once the child can comfortably sleep solo in his or her room.

InconsistencyA routine lets children known when

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old-fashioned image of the grandma who wears her grey hair in a bun and the grandpa who smokes his pipe in a rocking chair on the porch. Today’s grandparents work or go to university, they travel, go to shows, paint, jog, ski, and are far from being ready to give up their active lifestyles.

Old age and grand-parenting are no lon-ger synonymous — on average, people these days become grand-parents around the age of 50. This means that grandchildren can enjoy long-term relationships with their elders, who are often in excellent health. Indeed, because

of the prevalence of reconstituted families, many grandchildren now find themselves the beneficiaries of more than one set of grand-parents.

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grandparents. One thing is for certain: grand-parenting can be a truly enriching experience. It is often with the grandchildren that we can catch up on lost time with our own now-adult chil-dren.

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privacy. It can make becoming homeown-ers easier for younger adults, and it allows adult children to have support with child-care and childrearing. Conversely, sharing a home provides aging parents an alternative to isolation. It can also provide them the kind of support that would let them to stay out of a seniors’ home for longer.

Building an inter-generational home or renovating an exist-ing house is a chal-lenge that must take into account privacy requirements and financial resources. The legal aspects of this type of project are also of vital impor-

tance and should not be overlooked. Above all, parents and grand-parents must not let emotions override the need to keep things legally clear regarding home ownership and financial responsibil-ity. While the idea of an intergenerational house is very attrac-tive, everything should be put in writing in order to avoid any unfortunate disagree-ments.

There is another essential step to take if you’re ready to embark on an intergenera-tional home project: check your municipal-ity’s regulations about renovations or apart-ments within homes. These regulations can

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age of the main liv-ing area, or perhaps a communal kitchen will be required. Living in an intergenerational home has many advan-tages, but in order to make sure the project is nothing but a suc-cess, be sure to plan things out fully, down to the very last detail.

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