Music has an incredible effect on developing children, experts say Children have an innate love of music. Education experts agree that playing an instrument can help in the total learning process. Jane Arrowsmith has been teaching piano and theory for […]
Sheryl Bennett-Wilson
The right fit
Is an independent school a good place for your child? When child finds the right school, it should almost feel like fate. Someone asks the question of why parents should choose a specific independent school for their child and Michael […]
A place to grow old in
An Ottawa-based organization is working to make communities age friendly and intergenerational. SWOOS shares their ideas with Sheryl Bennett-Wilson In response to Canada’s aging demographics, a local group is planning for the future. Senior Watch Old Ottawa South is […]
Canada’s missing history
Experts say we have far to go when it comes to teaching reconciliation in schools When it comes to teaching reconciliation, most schools are off to a good start, but there must be more purpose and intention, says the director […]
Keep on truckin’
Summer doesn’t mean putting learning on hold When the final class bell rings, how do you convince your kids not to shelve their schoolbooks for the summer? “Make it fun,” says Madghis Madi, manager of Scholars in Barrhaven and […]
From cradle to grave
How its youngest and oldest citizens are treated is telling of a community. Here are three organizations that are making a difference in the lives of families From Andrew Fleck Children’s Services for preschool aged kids and their parents; […]
Earth’s angels
These eco-friendly organizations are leading local grassroots efforts to make the city a greener place For Brittanny Belanger, it all started with prescription pill bottles. “A couple of years ago, I had some mental health issues, and I was taking […]
There’s an app for that
There’s a growing number of online programs dedicated to seniors, their fitness and health. Here are some worth checking out Winter and COVID-19 kept many of us — especially seniors — from getting active, but with the arrival of […]
Taking charge
Assuming ownership of learning helps students of all ages create good study habits for life The past couple of years have been trying, both for students and teachers. At least, that is what Bruno J. Riel, PhD, has noticed. […]
Unravelling word blindness
Signs of dyslexia can show up as early as kindergarten How do I help my child? “You have no idea how many times I’ve said that,” says Lark Barker, president of Decoding Dyslexia Ontario. “Or how often other parents […]