Back to School 2025

The temper, anger and crying outbursts that occur after school are physical outlets for suppressed feelings.

Resolving school avoidance

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 […]

Students of Westboro Academy are ready tol head back to class this fall. Photo Courtesy Westboro Academy

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 […]

Spencerville Fair. Photo Courtesy Spencerville Fair

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 […]

Parenting Times Magazine editor Tracey Tong and her family catch a VIA train to a weekend adventure. Photo Credit Tracey Tong

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 […]