Schools and parents can help kids as they transition to higher grades. Here’s how, writes Sheryl Bennett-Wilson It can be a trying time for students when they transition to higher grades. Often, it means changing schools and leaving childhood friends […]
Sheryl Bennett-Wilson
There are activities for everyone with the City of Ottawa Recreation
Take your pick of activities at city recreation facilities this year. From child to adult and from exercise to experience – city facilities have pursuits that just about everyone can participate in. “We do have a tremendous number of options […]
Unique fun with ‘The 26 Letter Dance’
Unique, quirky – and most of all, fun – Montreal dance company, Bouge de là brings the highly innovative and interactive ‘The 26 Letter Dance’ to the Richcraft Theatre at Shenkman Arts Centre on Saturday, November 2. Created by choreographer […]
Fall for some great activities at Dovercourt Recreation Centre
Dovercourt has just wrapped up a busy summer of camps – over 3,000 children enjoyed camps of all kinds. Now Dovercourt is switching gears for fall session, offering a full menu including swimming, fitness, sports, music and arts for both […]
Your kids will Love It Love It
Llama Llama comes to Meridian @ Centrepointe Did you know that there is a Llama Llama book sold every 24 seconds and that this beloved book series is also an animated series on Netflix? Coming […]
It’s a family thing
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe has offerings for all ages this upcoming season Get ready for a great season of family entertainment from Meridian Theatres @ Centerpointe. The 2020 family shows are going to be a hit with all ages. […]
Something for every age and stage at the City of Ottawa
For many kids, summer is synonymous with camp Sports, arts, dance, martial arts – City of Ottawa’s camps have something for every child of every age. “We do have a terrific range of camps for all ages,” says Jennifer […]
Clash of the titans
Communication knocks down barriers of disagreements between parents and teachers, educators say For Turnbull School director Gareth Reid, it’s important to build relationships between parents and teachers. “Communication and respect on both sides are very important,” says Reid. “It really […]
Tell me a story
Storyteller extraordinaire Timm Holmes draws inspiration from own sons When you get the itch to do something, you just have to do it. Storyteller Timm Holmes realized he wanted to write stories in Grade One. “When I won a storytelling […]
Let your kids be the directors at Shenkman’s summer camp
Even Steven Spielberg started somewhere. If you have a son or daughter aged 10 to 14, who loves all aspects of film production, the Director’s Cut Camp at Shenkman Arts Centre might be just the ticket. “We’ve been running this […]