Having meaningful connections helps people to live longer “Having good relationships and good friendships is the best thing you can do to live longer.” That’s according to Sue McGarvie, an Ottawa clinical sex and relationship counselor. “Study after study indicates […]
Sheryl Bennett-Wilson
Not your mother’s gym class
Physical education goes beyond keeping kids fit, experts say A physical education class offers more than just physical benefits, says Andrew MacNeil — it also supports mental and emotional health. “And not only that, it’s also a great time with […]
Healthy minds, healthy classrooms
Local schools are putting mental health at the forefront, and students are more successful for it For Cheryl Ward, the impact of the pandemic has been multifaceted. “Like many learning institutions, we saw a surge of students grappling with mental […]
It all adds up
Math tutoring is a wise investment, as it helps develop skills down the line Ioana Teodorescu started tutoring in math seven years ago. Her start in tutoring was somewhat serendipitous. An architect and a professor in interior design at […]
Planning for private school
Like any investment, private school takes research and financial planning Sending your child to a private school is an important decision. It’s an investment in your child’s future that might take financial planning, says Turnbull School director Gareth Reid. […]
Where there’s a will, there’s a plan
Change your will as your life changes, experts say Making a will is all about the big picture. “It’s about what you want, how you want your estate managed, and how to achieve it,” says Heather Austin-Skaret, a co-managing partner […]
All the lonely people
Loneliness is individual, complicated and situational—and can affect people of all ages Social isolation—being alone—was a devastating factor during the COVID-19 pandemic in long-term care homes, contributing to feelings of loneliness and negative impacts on both the physical and […]
It only takes one
Giving was a part of Ava James Sidoli’s childhood. Now in her last year of high school, the Ottawa teen has led a charge in helping the less fortunate When you get the message at age five that it’s a […]
Learning languages, opening doors
Furthering bilingualism for families has been a mission for local grassroots organization Canadian Parents for French since 1977 When Ottawa resident Jenny Dao was choosing a school for her two children, she wanted to ensure that there was a […]
From the editor
I enjoyed winters in Ottawa long before I became a resident. My dad and my uncle Andy spent their early adult years here, attending the University of Ottawa and Carleton University respectively. My parents were married here in 1977. After […]