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 […]
Beyond please and thanks
Author of Manners and Me: An EasyPeasy Guide for Kids and the Grown-Ups Who Love Them, Nancy Dorrier gives the lowdown on minding your Ps and Qs Learning good manners is important because it helps us in our relationships and […]
Fun, unique, and exciting equestrian programs right in the city!
A family-run farm built with love and passion by Dawn Patterson and her daughter Emily Bertrand, Royale Equestrian Centre was established in 2007 and conveniently located right in the city of Ottawa, near Barrhaven. We are passionate about horses and […]
Your kids can triumph at Ottawa’s TRYumph Gymnastic Academy!
TRYumph Gymnastics Academy runs a wide variety of programs in gymnastics, ninja warrior parkour, and fencing from beginners all the way to Olympians. There are programs for all ages: gymnastics starts from six months, and fencing and Ninja programs from five […]