City of Ottawa offers plenty of camp options Energetic, entertaining, educational and most of all, fun – if you’re searching for a March Break camp for your child, check out what the City of Ottawa has to offer. “We’ve […]
Sheryl Bennett-Wilson
Life skills, real world
Schools are teaching kids about entrepreneurship and finances. Here’s how kids can benefit, writes Sheryl Bennett-Wilson Entrepreneurship, finances and understanding economic systems are all part of the learning curve that students can apply to the real world. Numerous schools […]
Should you go independent?
Ottawa has many choices when it comes to independent schools – here’s how to find one that suits your child’s needs As a parent, you’re looking out for the best interest of your child. And sometimes that means […]
The sandwich generation
In addition to caring for their young children, many parents have taken on the responsibility of caring for their aging parents as well According to Statistics Canada, there are over two million caregivers in Canada, and the majority are women, […]
‘Be Community, Be Well, Be Innovative’
How OCSB’s kindergarten program nurtures young minds It’s just after 9 a.m. at St. John the Apostle Catholic School. The sound of laughter is everywhere on the kindergarten playground. Kindergarten students are doing what they do best – playing. It’s […]
Cool sports
Winter’s here for the long haul – get out there! The City of Ottawa has some great suggestions for fun winter activities. “We’ve got something for everyone and every age,” says Jennifer Cunningham, recreation supervisor with the City of Ottawa. […]
Packed with talent
This winter, there’s entertainment for everyone at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe Dance, music, theatre – the 2020 season at Meridian Centrepointe has something for every entertainment taste. “The 2020 season is not only exciting,” says Allan Sansom, Meridian Theatre’s […]
Redefining wonder
The Wonderist Chris Funk brings beyond believable illusions to the Shenkman Arts Centre Mind-boggling. Spectacular. Unbelievably funny. Get ready for musical illusionist Chris Funk, The Wonderist: Redefining Wonder at the Shenkman Arts Centre, Saturday, February 22, 2020. The show is […]
Movin’ up
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 […]
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 […]