Planning to homeschool this fall? Look to seasoned homeschool educators Learning at home, while a hot topic these days, isn’t unique to our current situation. Whether by choice or by circumstance, many children spend some of their elementary schooling learning […]
‘There’s a sense of wonder with what we do’
Corporate lawyer-turned-entertainer thrives in bringing joy to girls and boys Ian Quick remembers the day he got hooked on magic. Although he had seen television specials featuring David Copperfield and Doug Henning, the first time he encountered tricks in […]
When your child doesn’t want to go to school
A little bit of parental understanding goes a long way when it comes to school aversion, Angela Counter writes Maybe your child complains about a sore tummy, they move extra slowly in the morning, or they say outright, “I […]
Ready for takeoff!
Here’s how to prepare for your child’s first school experience Finally, a long-awaited milestone approaches: the first day of school. You’ve got your camera ready, but how can you prepare your child so that the only tears will be yours? […]
More than child’s play
Recess has the potential to improve performance in the classroom, experts say Twice a day at an Ottawa elementary school the bell rings, and hundreds of students in brightly coloured outerwear stream out the doors and into their respective […]
Rabbits and piglets and parrots, oh my!
Caring for injured, neglected and abandoned animals – it’s all in a day’s work for the staff at Meet the Keepers At Meet the Keepers, hard work is just a part of a normal day, but so are pig snuggles, […]
Micro preemie, big miracle
In her new book, a Kanata mom chronicles her daughter’s first year of life At only 23 weeks pregnant, Kanata mom Amy Boyes was hospitalized and on bed rest, in danger of going into labour. As the seriousness of the […]
More than child’s play
Recess has the potential to improve performance in the classroom, experts say Twice a day at an Ottawa elementary school the bell rings, and hundreds of students in brightly coloured outerwear stream out the doors and into their respective play […]
Going green, One Diaper at a time
Local organization aims to alleviate the financial strain of babyhood with free kits One of the most confounding choices for parents is the diaper debate: cloth vs. disposable. No matter which you choose, this decision has a serious financial […]
UCY wants to ‘get people’s imaginations going’
Across Canada, communities are finding opportunities for schools to innovate and adapt to a changing world. In Ottawa, Uniting for Children and Youth (UCY) is doing the same. A grassroots network of parents, students, educators, and community members, the organization […]