Why should parents consider faith-based education for their children? Every parent wants to make the best choices for his or her children. With economic, political, health, and educational structures in flux, parents are seeking the optimal school environment for their […]
Kita Szpak
Rules don’t apply
Roles are getting mixed up and knocked down – and that’s a good thing A generation ago, families were managed from the top-down – like a traditional corporation with the president/CEO creating and carrying out executive orders with company employees […]
It isn’t fair
Handling children and the concept of fairness is a challenge parents all tackle sooner or later, writes columnist Kita Szpak How many times have you heard that statement? I’d venture to say as soon as the vocabulary and the […]
Can your child enjoy math and science?
Innovative curriculum may be the answer, Kita Szpak writes We’ve all heard over and over, the importance of STEM curriculum. This, combined with the fact that heightened interest in a subject serves as an excellent catalyst in learning and enjoying […]
The sweetest tree
This winter, create your own family holiday tradition, says columnist Kita Szpak I write this with joy and amusement. I only learned this year that my boys – I should call them men now but being a mom, they’ll always […]
The not-so-magic school bus
Walking to school has its advantages – some of which are unexpected, Kita Szpak writes Many of us have memories of taking the bus to school (depending on where you lived and what was available in your area). In […]
A second language
Can your child to succeed with French when you don’t speak the language? It’s possible, experts say Canadian parents know the value of having their kids master French – the professional job scene demands it, particularly in the National Capital […]
You do you, boo
Dads come in all shapes, sizes, colours, and even gender – so be yourself. Be yourself – your kids will love you for it. There’s enormous pressure on dads today to step up and excel as parents – in […]
In praise of slow
Columnist Kita Szpak discusses the benefits to your family – and your health – of slowing down Parents everywhere are multitasking to sustain the balance in their lives for the benefit of their children’s livelihood and their own. This issue […]
The power of parenting
Ever have a fleeting thought that you’d like to rewind to the days – if you can remember them – when kids weren’t a part of your existence? All parents and caregivers experience times when they’re at their sanity threshold […]