Here are the parenting-related stories from around the CBC that caught our attention this week!
Breakfast banana split
A healthy breakfast is part of a well-balanced diet, but breakfast doesn't have to be boring! If you're in need of a breakfast time treat for your kids, try this
Breakfast Banana Split recipe from CBC's
Live Right Now. It's nutritious and delicious!
Scoreless soccer games better for kids, Hamilton association says
The Hamilton District Soccer association is asking all children's teams to stop keeping score as of 2014. According to
CBCNews.ca, the association wants to put more emphasis on developing skills than who is winning and losing. What do you think?
Should kids sports be scoreless?
Want a funny kid? This book based on Abbott and Costello's "Who's On First?" routine might help
The TIME Magazine acclaimed "best comedy sketch of the twentieth century," Abbott and Costello's "Who's On First?" routine has been turned into a children's book.
George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight has a sneak peek at illustrator John Martz's
kids version of "Who's On First?"
Chore rewards
Chores are a part of family life, but getting children to do their chores can be a chore in itself. Many parents believe providing their children with money to take out the garbage or clean their room is the best incentive. However, Diane Flacks from CBC Radio podcast
It Takes A Village suggests doing
chores without an allowance can help kids develop a sense of contribution without expecting something in return.
Kids and money
CBC
Metro Morning's Matt Galloway sat down this week with Michael Hlinka and Kevin Sylvester, co-authors of a new book for children,
Follow Your Money. The book was written to help children understand the value of money.
