Sign language for babies a ‘great tool’ for brain development, expert says Mother of two Jessica White has been using American Sign Language (ASL) since she was just a baby. As a CODA – the child of a deaf […]
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How do you know if your child needs a tutor? Sheryl Bennett-Wilson asks the experts Often, it’s a phone call from a concerned teacher. Or a report card that indicates your child is struggling in a subject. As Caroline Sohn, […]
More than child’s play
Recess has the potential to improve performance in the classroom, experts say Twice a day at an Ottawa elementary school the bell rings, and hundreds of students in brightly coloured outerwear stream out the doors and into their respective play […]
Should I stay or should I go?
Choosing whether to stay at home or live away for university is arguably one of the biggest decisions your child will have to make regarding post-secondary education – it will undoubtedly shape his or her experience. Writers Derek Abma and […]
Private matters
Do your homework when it comes to choosing a private school for your child Parents want the best for their children. And sometimes, parents feel that choosing the private system over the public system is in the best interest of […]
Finding the right fit for your preschool child
Book a tour and trust your instincts, experts advise Today’s reality suggests that most young children have working parents. That means that parents need to find quality childcare. And that can be a challenge for parents with preschool aged […]
The homework challenge
Experts weigh in on how to bring love, not war, to the table You want to start 2019 with peace and goodwill. But if your child’s homework is turning your dining room table into a war zone, it might be […]
‘I couldn’t imagine my existence without it’
How important are the arts in a child’s upbringing? In speaking to a number of educators and arts professionals involved with kids, not surprisingly, the importance of having the arts as a part of a child’s upbringing was mentioned again […]
Planning ahead
There are a lot of truisms when it comes to parenting – perhaps, none more true than “they grow up quickly.” One day, your kids are toddlers. The next, they’re off to college or university. While it’s understandable to […]
Working together
Parents need to be on the same page regarding their child’s learning disabilities, experts say As kids head back to school, some children with learning disabilities will have more weighing on them than a backpack and the worry of […]