With limited options, innovative parents go the extra mile to help their kids — and others — with autism Sage was diagnosed with autism at age two and a half in 2018 and her parents, Ottawa residents Kim Vincent and […]
Focus on Education
Making the most of summer break
What should children do with two months off? Sheryl Bennett-Wilson asks the experts The summer break is the reward for studying hard during the school year, says the director at Turnbull School. “They do need a break,” says Gareth Reid. […]
It takes teamwork
COVID-19 served as a wakeup call about mental health and well-being. Three school boards—OCSB, CEPEO and CECCE—responded with programs that helped spread the importance of good mental health and well-being Keeping students mentally and physically healthy means focusing on family […]
Not your mother’s gym class
Physical education goes beyond keeping kids fit, experts say A physical education class offers more than just physical benefits, says Andrew MacNeil — it also supports mental and emotional health. “And not only that, it’s also a great time with […]
Healthy minds, healthy classrooms
Local schools are putting mental health at the forefront, and students are more successful for it For Cheryl Ward, the impact of the pandemic has been multifaceted. “Like many learning institutions, we saw a surge of students grappling with mental […]
It all adds up
Math tutoring is a wise investment, as it helps develop skills down the line Ioana Teodorescu started tutoring in math seven years ago. Her start in tutoring was somewhat serendipitous. An architect and a professor in interior design at […]
Planning for private school
Like any investment, private school takes research and financial planning Sending your child to a private school is an important decision. It’s an investment in your child’s future that might take financial planning, says Turnbull School director Gareth Reid. […]
Learning languages, opening doors
Furthering bilingualism for families has been a mission for local grassroots organization Canadian Parents for French since 1977 When Ottawa resident Jenny Dao was choosing a school for her two children, she wanted to ensure that there was a […]
Virtual assistance
Online tutoring offers a flexible alternative for busy families Daniel Aram-Ali has received French tutoring in-person and online, and prefers the latter. The Ottawa resident works sessions with LingoStars Tutoring into his busy schedule—“and I can [do] my lessons from […]
Learn about the six new CMEY programs offering early support for children with autism in Ontario
If you are a parent or caregiver of a young child with autism in Ontario, there’s great news: the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) has introduced six groundbreaking caregiver-mediated early years (CMEY) programs designed to provide crucial support for your […]