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Growing pains

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More than one million Canadian children called the Kid's Help Phone in 1995. The hotline guides children through stressful situations when their parents are unavailable. Children in 1995 experienced more stress due to increased awareness of violence, diseases, and a deteriorating environment.

Author: Driedger, Sharon Doyle
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
Psychological aspects, Management, Children, Stress in adolescence, Childhood stress (Psychology)

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The edge of tolerance: Canadians balk at gay couples adopting children

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The 13th annual Maclean's poll found that people from Quebec and Vancouver are more tolerant of gays than those living in the prairie provinces. Although support for gay rights has increased, 65% are still opposed to allowing gays to adopt. Other sexual issues are also discussed.

Author: Driedger, Sharon Doyle
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
Sexual behavior, Gays, Cover Story, Surveys, Public opinion, Sex customs, Lesbians, Gay parents, Canadians

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Promise of prosperity: fad or fact, feng shui is all the rage

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Feng shui, the ancient Chinese art of placement, has become extremely popular across Canada. Businesses such as Toronto-Dominion Bank have hired feng shui experts to ensure proper energy flows. Critics dismiss feng shui as a fad, but believers say it has real benefits.

Author: Driedger, Sharon Doyle
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
Usage, Feng-shui

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Subjects list: Social aspects, Canada
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