The return of another academic year is upon us, meaning parents are once again faced with the daunting task of back-to-school shopping.
Focus on Education
The value of STEM
Exposing young children to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math provides important opportunities to explore and learn.
Calm those back-to-school butterflies
A new school year can be stressful and anxiety-provoking for children and parents. Here’s how you can help your child calm the jitters.
Keep your kids learning all summer long
For the next few months, let the city be your child’s teacher as you enjoy these awesome – and educational – Ottawa-area activities.
The importance of dialogic reading with your child
When you read with your child, they should do most of the storytelling. Here’s how you can read dialogically to your child.
How is your imagination?
Describing the traditional public education model as increasingly ‘outdated’ and limiting for students, The Ottawa Public Education Remake Initiative, a group of concerned Ottawa citizens, is pushing for a move to democratic or self-directed learning.
Watch for the early signs of dyslexia
There are a number of telling symptoms to indicate your child may have a learning disability, and early detection can make a world of difference, writes Karen van Doorn. As a mom, I wished I had known the early signs […]
How to find the perfect independent school
With more educational options than ever, here’s a list of criteria to consider when choosing a school for your child. Where your child will attend school is one of the most important decisions you can make as a parent. Early […]
‘It is truly synergistic when you see several of these bright kids together’
Proposed cuts to the public board’s gifted programs have some Ottawa parents worried about the impact on their children’s social and emotional development. It was always clear to Kristina Rudnitski that her son, Will, was bright. By the age of […]
Why wait to get help for your struggling student?
Reading is the essential skill required for learning. If your child is struggling with basic reading, don’t hesitate to seek help.