Summary Every year we see a new line of expensive, high-tech, flashy toys, but the truth is it doesn't matter if you were born a hundred years ago or last year, imagination has always been the focal point of play. This week's Feature looks at the history of play. Experts like Lynn McMaster of the Children's Museum in Ottawa say that play is extremely important - and you don't need expensive toys to have some fun. Reality Check Musical mom, Jennifer McAuley, asks the question: "why am I paying for all these expensive instruments and lessons for my kids?" How to: Exercise with Your Kids Ann Peel wants to see more parents exercise and play sports with their kids. She's a mother, a former champion speed walker and she's the spokesperson for Active Healthy Kids - a group dedicated to putting parents on the court with their children. This How To looks at getting active with your kids. Video Diary: Using Media to Communicate Parents know that a lot of teenagers aren't exactly gifted communicators. This Video Diary is about a project that targets urban teens in a high-crime area, teaching them to talk, listen and write through seeing and hearing themselves on TV, film and radio. Seventeen year old Justin is one of its success stories. He shows us what he's learned.

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