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News Round-Up Jan. 9: A Mother’s Ability to Calm, Surprise Family Visits and Girly Gifts from Grandma

What we’re reading today:

1. York region may shut down a popular arts program because trustees see it as elitist.

2. Feeling stressed? Call your mom. Kids stressed? Have a chat with them. New science shows a mom’s voice has a calming effect.

3. And the most glamorous baby ever has finally arrived: Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcomed Blue Ivy late Saturday night.

4. How do you deal with a grandparent who keeps sending pink, frilly things to your tomboy daughter?

5. We hope you had a chance to see some family over the holidays and that your reunions looked something like this boy surprising his grandfather.

Photo by meltsley via Flickr