Those first words can tell a lot about whether a child is meeting developmental milestones. Here are the reports on the valuable local resources every parent should be aware of Parents and guardians are usually the first to realize that there […]
Sheryl Bennett-Wilson
Early exposure
It’s an unexpected benefit of daycare—learning a second language The earlier you can expose a child to a second language, the better, says a speech language pathologist with the preschool speech language program at First Words of Ottawa and Renfrew […]
The heart of the matter
Most people are unaware that heart disease is the Number 1 killer of women The last thing Sarah Fields expected was to be a patient at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Fields had always been an active person. The […]
Together, apart
Cohousing allows the best of both worlds — privacy and independence and a sense of community When Mary Huang began researching housing options for her aging parents in 2016, she came across the concept of cohousing. The Ottawa resident quickly […]
Decoding the world of words
Phonics provides structured literacy to young readers Phonics — understanding that letters and groups of letters make the sounds in language — is still the best approach to teaching children how to read, says Diane Duff, director of The Reading […]
Higher learning
School isn’t just for kids and teens. Plenty of adults are going back to class — and making the grade Whether you’re looking to make a professional change or upgrade, it’s possible — and you don’t have to quit your […]
An effective alternative
For many students, virtual learning works School was always difficult for Cameron Ward. With autism and ADHD, Cameron struggled in a regular class, says his mother, Sarah-Jane Ward. “Then along came the pandemic and everything changed.” Ward says there […]
Learning to give
Ontario high school students have long been required to complete volunteer hours as a condition of graduation. Here’s why it’s beneficial Volunteering fulfills two criteria for students. Students discover their passions, develop their talents and get involved in […]
Frozen hearts
Despite encouraging words, early mornings and shouldering fundraising efforts, hockey moms are often the forgotten heart of the game Looking back at her calendar, Michelle Hollett wonders how she ever did it. “I had two kids who were in […]
Move it, move it
Fitness post-pandemic can be challenging. Here’s how to keep the seniors in your life active Staying active can not only add years to a person’s life, but they’ll also feel better for it, says Anita Findlay, but it isn’t […]