Like many private schools, MindWare Academy has found itself needing to shift and go with the flow. There are policies and procedures to deal with many situations, from earthquakes to blizzards, and flu outbreaks to most childhood illnesses. However, like […]
When a marriage ends
Divorce is one of the hardest things a child can go through. Here’s how a parenting coordinator can help, renowned Ontario lawyer Russell Alexander writes You’re a responsible parent. You’ve made sure that your children are fed and clothed, healthy […]
Five easy-peasy pool exercises
By Gary Crayton III You already know that a swimming pool can be a beautiful and relaxing retreat, but maybe you don’t know that a pool offers one of the best workouts available. That’s because water is denser than […]
Homeschooling driving you crazy?
Turn everyday lessons into lesson plans. Dr. Michael Ungar tells you how While becoming your child’s teacher can be very stressful, this may be a wonderful opportunity to turn chores into lesson plans. We should insist children help around […]
The digital diet
Expert Theresa Desuyo provides tips to curb kids’ screen time In a society that heavily relies on digital devices for communication, entertainment and homework, teenagers and children spending a significant amount of their day in front of a screen is […]
Scratch that
A common problem that affects children in daycare and school, lice can quickly be spread to whole families, Carolina Surma writes […]
Plan for success
Writers Alyssa Jagan and Jasmine Shao teach your teen how to prepare for tests or exams In just a couple of months, exam time will be upon us. Making a study plan for a huge test or final exam can […]
Going global
Ottawa Catholic School Board offers International Languages Program The Ottawa Catholic School Board offers a free International and Indigenous Languages Program every Saturday morning (9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.) from September to June, funded by the Ontario Ministry of […]
Is your child having a challenging day?
Here are five ways to respond, writes Mark Borg, Jr. Even if our kids are perfectly polite and well-behaved out in public, most will, at least occasionally, act out at home. But this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Because our […]
Getting fit after baby
Fitness guru – and mother of four – Nikki Clarke helps get you in shape postpartum Daily movement is one of the most important things humans can do to keep themselves both physically and mentally strong, and this especially rings […]