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"I knew I couldn’t go on like that. More importantly, I didn’t want to. So I switched to a role that was more family friendly. That was the right move for me. I don’t believe in burnout as a badge of honour. I look at it as career mismanagement."

Janice Quirt has hustled in her life. As she has gotten older, she asks: is it worth it to 'hustle hard'?

 

Hi, parents and caregivers! Got a story you want to write and share about parenting? We want to hear from you!

 
Notice for new CBC Kids school programs, sign ups available for primary to grade 7 classes
 

CBC Kids School Programs: New Classes Released!

The last remaining dates for our ever-popular CBC Kids school programs have been released for this school year!

There are three age-appropriate programs to choose from:
  • CBC Kids at School — Storytime (Kindergarten - Grade 2): Students will listen to a story, learn to stretch their bodies like a book and play a literacy game! Register here.
  • CBC Kids at School — How Video Games Are Made (Grades 3 - 4): Students will put their video game knowledge to the test and learn what goes into making a video game. Register here.
  • CBC Kids News in the Classroom (Grades 5 - 7): Students will learn what news is, how to spot "fake news" and the process for producing a news story. Register here.
If you're a teacher, register your class! And if you're a parent and you think your child's teacher might be interested, please share with them.
 
Register Now
 
The word haiku is written in chalk, surrounded by cut flowers
 

For Younger Kids: Submit a Haiku to CBC Kids!

Got a creative little one who loves a challenge? Have them put their thinking cap on with this great post from CBC KIds, which teaches kids about haikus and asks them to submit their own.
 
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Glowbies
~ 12:30 minutes per episode

New Glowbies debuting on CBC TV + Gem: April 1

CBC Gem | Stream season one on CBC Gem today!

Jelly, Randy, Alby and Poppy are friends who embark on fun adventures. But what makes them glow? The answer: happy thoughts. Once the Glowbies have enough glows they can power up their lighthouse home and keep the community of Brighthouse Bay safe. If you're new to Glowbies, catch up on season one before new episodes debut on CBC TV and CBC Gem on April 1.

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The word Whitehorse illustrated to look like a postcard

Capital City Scavenger Hunt: Whitehorse, Yukon

Print It
Victoria is illustrated to look like a postcard

Capital City Scavenger Hunt: Victoria, B.C.

Print It
a prank to make real-looking spills like coffee and melted ice cream

MAKE: Two April Fools' Day Pranks for Kids

Make 'Em
A hero shot of a friendship cake made with fruit

RECIPE: An Easy Take on the 'Friendship Cake'

Make It
 
A young boy holds up his cat after surgery
 

CBC Kids News: A Great Place To Find Good News

CBC Kids News has a segment for good news, and this story is pretty heartwarming: Nine-year-old Sutter Rowse saw a story about a stray cat in his community of Williams Lake, British Columbia, that was in dire need of surgery. Find out how he raised $850 for this cat's surgery at  CBC Kids News.
 
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Gary's Magic Fort
11:01

Gary Finds Forgiveness

CBC Kids | Stream for Free on CBC Gem Today!

When Stuffy loses Gary's favourite box of crayons, Gary has a hard time forgiving him and moving on. With help from Huggles, Gary learns that forgiveness helps everyone get back to the fun.

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