Like many private schools, MindWare Academy has found itself needing to shift and go with the flow. There are policies and procedures to deal with many situations, from earthquakes to blizzards, and flu outbreaks to most childhood illnesses. However, like […]
Focus on Education
See you in September
Will your kids be ready to go back to school post-pandemic? After many months of home schooling in self-isolation – and a spring and summer like none other in recent history – the next school year is rapidly approaching. With […]
Education begins at home
Before COVID-19 hit (and everyone started to teach their kids at home) there were these parents. Kita Szpak speaks with four Ottawa families who homeschool their children by choice Families all have their reasons for homeschooling. Although there is […]
‘A gift for their future’
Considering having your child learn a language – other than English and French? Here’s why you should go for it “There are so many reasons why language programming for children is important,” says Sarah Graham, marketing administrator for continuing […]
Have a little faith
Why should parents consider faith-based education for their children? Every parent wants to make the best choices for his or her children. With economic, political, health, and educational structures in flux, parents are seeking the optimal school environment for their […]
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 […]
Can your child enjoy math and science?
Innovative curriculum may be the answer, Kita Szpak writes We’ve all heard over and over, the importance of STEM curriculum. This, combined with the fact that heightened interest in a subject serves as an excellent catalyst in learning and enjoying […]
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 […]
Learning from play
Museums get kids excited about school subjects while fostering a deeper knowledge on many levels. But in 2019, mom or dad might have to pry the kids away from their tablets first. The ubiquity of technology – and more controlled/programmed […]
Mastering parent-teacher interviews
You’re about to hear from your child’s teacher. Here’s how not to sweat the meeting, Antonia Cetin writes Do you dread parent-teacher interviews because you don’t know what to say, what to ask, or what to listen for? How […]