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You can understand bullying: Why girls bully

The first step in knowing how to deal with girl-on-girl meanness is to understand where it comes from Editor’s Note: This story was a part of the series You can do it, which ran in the Spring 2026 issue. Your […]

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The gift of experience: Sharing a lifetime of knowledge

Editor’s Note: This story is a part of a series titled The Gift which appeared in the March 2026 issue.   Originally from Colombia where he worked for 17 years as the chief information officer of a multinational paper manufacturing […]

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The gift of knowledge: A child’s gift to science

Editor’s Note: This story is a part of our series, The Gift, which appeared in the March 2026 issue. Dedicated to studying how kids think and learn, the University of Ottawa’s Living Lab has an ongoing search for volunteers. Will your […]

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The gift of time: Something extra

Editor’s Note: This story is a part of our series, The Gift. Parent councils, parent volunteer committees, school councils – however a school dubs them, dedicated volunteers are enriching the lives of students and staff at local schools Turnbull School […]

You oughta know

Parenting Times asked the experts what millennials need to know about aging, but are afraid to ask Although millennials still have time, the Age-Friendly Ottawa director with the Council on Aging advises millennials to be “curious about aging.” “It happens […]

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Back in action

Establishing effective habits and routines now makes getting a good start to the school year easy   Setting priorities and creating a schedule at the beginning of the school year can help keep students organized, local educators say.   Establish […]

The goal: to have parents and educators working together for the benefit of the students.

Dream team

Honest, collaborative parent-teacher partnerships benefit both educators and students A strong partnership between parents and educators is beneficial for teachers, schools, families and students alike, says the director of Turnbull School. “We want the lines of communication to be open […]