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#EveryChildAnRESP Mommy Blogger: 5 Ways to Inspire Young Kids to Think about School or Career Plans

This post was originally published on Parent Club, September 9, 2016, as part of SmartSAVER’s 2016 #EveryChildAnRESP Back to School campaign. We thank Parent Club for participating and amplifying our education savings message to help us reach more parents.


These 5 Ways to inspire young kids to think about school or career plans doubles as family activities and goal setting. For both you and your kids (my daughter just told me she was thinking about going into medicine…which is good to know for me for financial goal setting!). #2 on this list of 5 Ways to inspire young kids to think about school or career plans is my favourite…

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IN THE NEWS: March 1, 2017

Today’s news includes articles about access to education from various news sources.


Analysis: Basic income, child benefits best bet to reduce poverty.
Winnipeg Free Press. March 1, 2017.

Students shortchanged by gaps in careers strategy: Report.
The Toronto Star. March 1, 2017.

If they’re crawling, start saving for university: financial expert.
News 1130. February 20, 2017.

High fees blamed for sharp decrease in Canadian citizenship applications.
The Toronto Star. February 24, 2017.

YMCA Canada
New YMCA on Membertou First Nation sign of Indigenous people’s healing.
CBC News, Nova Scotia. February 22, 2017.

Tools of Empowerment for Success (T.O.E.S.) Niagara
Une soirée-hommage pour mettre en valeur les réalisations des Noirs du Niagara.
Le Régional. February 23, 2017.


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