Spring break is fast approaching. Here are articles to inspire you for this five-day break.
Captivating break for young enthusiasts
PHOTO MARTIN CHAMBERLAND, THE PRESS
Emilie Bouthillette
Spring break is fast approaching. Five days without school is a great opportunity for young people to practice the activities that make them tick. What are the benefits of passions and how can you encourage your child to develop them? Experts answered questions from The Press.
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Choosing boredom: the chronicle of Rose-Aimée Automne T. Morin
PHOTO ALAIN ROBERGE, THE PRESS
Henri-June Pilote
What did you do with your boredom as a child? This is the question from our collaborator Rose-Aimée Automne T. Morin.
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Time to learn and try
PHOTOMONTAGE THE PRESS
Trying a new hobby during school breaks? Why not ! The Press asked enthusiasts of ice sculpture and board games for advice on getting started with their favorite activity.
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Long live the ordinary spring break
PHOTO JOSIE DESMARAIS, THE PRESS
Elina, Lilyann, Nada, Mazen (her partner) and May
In a world where performance creeps into parenthood, more and more parents are choosing to slow down the crazy rush of everyday life to experience an “ordinary” spring break, devoid of travel, outings or special activities. On the menu ? Nothing. Or almost.
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Babysitters to the rescue
PHOTO DOMINICK GRAVEL, THE PRESS
At 13, Julianne Asselin looks after children in the evenings and weekends.
Education strikes last fall forced some parents to dip into their vacation bank. Are you part of the group and you will have to work during spring break? Young babysitters are ready to take care of your little ones.
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Tips for having fun at low prices
PHOTO PROVIDED BY LISA-MARIE THERRIEN
Hiking in the Massif du Sud regional park
Looking for low-cost activities for spring break? Lisa-Marie Therrien, president of Faventure, a free collaborative web platform which lists nearly 400 ideas for family outings, gives some tips for having fun without (too much) spending.
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Six cities, six free activities
PHOTO PROVIDED BY PARCOURS DU CERF
The SnowPARCours, a creation of Conceptions Snotech
From Montreal to Saguenay via Quebec, our journalist offers six free activities to take advantage of the school break in the four corners of the province.
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The ups and downs of the sleepover
PHOTO JOSIE DESMARAIS, THE PRESS
Ariane Brisson (left) and Alanis Mackie (right) are planning a sleepover.
For some, it’s a nightmare; for others, an enriching experience. Parents and children have a complex relationship with the sleepover followed by bedtime away from home (the famous sleepover). Less popular since the pandemic, the experience now reflects anxiety among children… and adults.
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