More seniors are choosing to age in place. Sheryl Bennett-Wilson counts the ways millennials can help keep their parents safe When the National Institute of Aging asked Canadians over the age of 65, almost 100 percent said they plan to […]
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A helping hand
By 2030, one in six people in the world will be over the age of 60. Here’s one organization that’s helping seniors in Ottawa and beyond For Nancy (her last name has been withheld to protect her privacy), everyday […]
The perfect fit
Not all private schools are created equal. Education writer Sheryl Bennett-Wilson tells you how to find one tailored to your child Choosing the right private school for your child is a big decision. And finding the right fit — for […]
When homework hurts
Educators are supporting the argument against endless assignments outside of class time. Here’s what you can do to support your child at home If you’re exhausted from homework battles, take heart — Michael Kennedy understands that a fight to get […]
Back in action
Parents need to establish a routine as students prepare to return to class. Here’s how First day of school jitters may be magnified for many students this fall, and justifiably so — many students haven’t been in a classroom […]
When to make the move
Deciding to move an aging parent into a retirement facility is never easy. Here’s the info you need to make the best decisions for your loved ones A fall was the deciding factor for Ted Pidgeon. “I’m guessing my mother […]
Spreading their wings
Moving out of the family home is a rite of passage — which COVID-19 has delayed — for many young people Olivia Beak-Brown had it all planned out. She and a friend had applied to be roommates at the […]
Back to school, but back to normal?
Educators ready themselves to head back to class — but what will the 2021-2022 year look like? He might be the educator, but Gareth Reid has learned a lot over the past 16 months. The director of Turnbull School, […]
Game boys (and girls)
Are the kids in your home blowing through your family’s screen limits? During these exceptional times, the experts say it’s probably OK The rule in the Shaw-Riemer household used to be no screens from Monday to Thursday. But on […]
The more things change
A part of the community for almost 90 years, the commitment of St. Mary’s Home to parents and kids has never wavered Times have changed since 1933, but what hasn’t changed is St. Mary’s Home’s commitment to young parents and […]