Stimulate Your Child’s Love of Reading.

 Filed under: Shopping, Education — webmaster @ Nov 14th, 2007


Photography: A Love of Reading

Although it may not necessarily be on the top of a child’s wish list, helping to nurture a love of books and reading can turn out to be a priceless gift that will bring a lifetime of joy to someone.

For ideas of interesting books your children may enjoy, Teachers First has put together a categorized list of 100 Best Books For Children. The National Education Association also put together some top 100 lists. Check out the list of top 100 children’s books as ranked by Kids and by Teachers.

With the holiday season fast approaching, time will very shortly be at a premium.

Shopping online ( even if only to browse and do some initial research ) is a time efficient way to knock off items from your shopping list. Most online bookstores provide powerful search engines to make your selection easier, have books categorized by age and interest and even offer a quick look inside to give you an idea of how appropriate a book may be.

Here are a few classic book series that all children like to get you started:

If you’re more of a tactile shopper don’t forget to take a look at our Location of West Island Book Stores map.

Are there any books your children loved reading or enjoyed when you read to them? Share your experience by leaving us a comment and giving other parents some great ideas.


 CPR and Emergency First Aid Courses in the West Island

 Filed under: Safety — webmaster @ Nov 5th, 2007

Take a CPR or Emergency First Aid Course at Pointe Claire Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.


Photography: Emergency Response

November is CPR Month.

You may question the value of taking a CPR course. After all, you’re young. Your family is young. What are the chances?

If you or a member of your family is not trained in CPR and basic emergency first aid, consider these points:

  • Cardiac arrest is not something that is restricted to the elderly.
  • A poisoning incident can lead to cardiac arrest.
  • Choking, if not handled will result in heart stoppage.
  • Electric shock can stop your heart.
  • Once you stop breathing, brain damage can begin to occur in as little as 4 minutes. It takes an emergency team an average of 8-12 minutes to respond to an incident.

Be prepared when faced with a medical emergency. Every minute is crucial.

If you want to take a CPR or First Aid course on the West island, Pointe Claire offers a series of short, inexpensive accredited courses. The website provides full information on what will be covered, pricing, schedules and registration forms. You can also reach them at (514) 630-1226.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Use CPR month as the catalyst to get this critical life skill under your belt.

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