Also called school aversion and school phobia, related episodes can negatively affect families’ lives. Our Happiness Formula columnist helps us sort through the whys – and possible fixes The back-to-school season is an exciting time for many families, but […]
Back to School 2025
Back in action
Establishing effective habits and routines now makes getting a good start to the school year easy Setting priorities and creating a schedule at the beginning of the school year can help keep students organized, local educators say. Establish […]
12 Great Family Fun Events
Here’s what’s happening in the National Capital Region this back-to-school season What: Faerie Picnics Where: Strathcona Park, Range Road, Ottawa When: Aug. 19, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Why: After successful runs in 2023 and 2024, Cirquonscient returns with evening Faerie […]
Standing up for safety
As summer draws to a close, many teens and young adults looking for a bit of independence or to save money for school will be entering the workforce for the first time Young people have been taking on part-time […]
From the editor
Heading back to school this September will be like a break after the summer we’ve had… and I don’t think our family is atypical. I’m writing this piece from the gazebo of my in-laws’ lake house, where we’ve been […]