When her youngest son left for school outside of Ontario, our Happiness Formula columnist willed herself not to be overprotective. It’s paid off Whether it’s starting junior kindergarten, heading to summer camp, going to college, moving out with friends, taking […]
Back to school
From the editor
As much as we’ve been enjoying summer, heading back to school has been a major topic of discussion in our house for weeks now, and for very good reason. Not only are the kids back in class—older daughter Millie is […]
Higher learning
School isn’t just for kids and teens. Plenty of adults are going back to class — and making the grade Whether you’re looking to make a professional change or upgrade, it’s possible — and you don’t have to quit your […]
They’ve got you, babe
Riley has the best teachers in his corner — and it brings back memories for his dad When I was in junior high, my teachers frequently told my parents how bright I was. My teachers were either very wrong […]
From the Editor
What will back to school look like for your family this September? For most children, school will be in a traditional classroom. The majority of those who were enrolled in virtual school up until last June will trade computer […]
Calendar guy
Hello, junior kindergarten: As his son Miles begins school, Jon Willing enters a new scheduling nightmare The first year of school — and possibly the ensuing 13 — requires a proper hardcopy calendar. That was the first […]
A reason to write
Her son Nolan’s life-threatening allergies inspired Michelle Nel to pen a series of books for families. Tracey Tong talks to the Ottawa author A personal support worker, Michelle Nel had yearned to be an author since childhood. For years, it […]
Off on the right foot
As the school year kicks off, Footwear4kids returns as a part of Caldwell Family Centre’s backpack initiative This is the story of how a routine declutter ended up helping thousands of families across Ottawa. In August 2020, 20-year-old William […]
Back in action
Parents need to establish a routine as students prepare to return to class. Here’s how First day of school jitters may be magnified for many students this fall, and justifiably so — many students haven’t been in a classroom […]
Back to (virtual) school
Planning ahead for another year in virtual school? Here are five tips for effective remote learning Will your child be attending virtual school this September? Stay ahead of the learning curve with these simple remote learning tips. Keep […]