‘Close to home’ takes on a new meaning during the pandemic, Kita Szpak writes No question about it, the phrase “home for the holidays” has a feel-good vibe: the coming together of family and friends all wrapped up in […]
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Crime and punishment (and school)
During a pandemic, school officials need to consider the stress that students face during these unprecedented times, experts say. Back in the 1950s, discipline in schools was strict and authoritarian. Corporal punishment was practised frequently. Schoolchildren were expected to […]
Stranded!
With nowhere to go, columnist Chris Hunt finds himself right where he belongs – with the people he loves Years ago, I read an autobiography of a New Zealander who decided city living was no longer what it was […]
Not for the faint of heart
Ottawa winters can be quite brutal – but for the sake of his son, you’ll find columnist Jon Willing outdoors… and loving it The older I get, the less hardy I’ve become in Ottawa’s cold, damp winters. Winter activities […]
Home sweet school
Planning to homeschool this fall? Look to seasoned homeschool educators Learning at home, while a hot topic these days, isn’t unique to our current situation. Whether by choice or by circumstance, many children spend some of their elementary schooling learning […]
Listen to yourself
In these unprecedented times, look to your heart for the answers, Kita Szpak writes These are extraordinary times. Never before have all of us been affected by a singular event such as this in our generation. This is a once-in-a-lifetime […]
The new normal
For Jon Willing, that elusive perfect bill of toddler health is what’s needed to keep his family’s world turning during a pandemic Within the first three weeks of being back at daycare, Miles and his mom were in line at […]
Keep kids safe online
With COVID-19, parents, workers, families and kids are all spending more time online. Three experts weigh in on how to keep the littles safe Although the world is cautiously opening up again, many people are choosing to spend more time […]
A whole new world
New rules for new beginnings: how our local seniors are coping since the outbreak With COVID-19, our world changed. Stores and businesses closed. People were told to stay at home and isolate, and retirement homes and long-term care facilities […]
Parents’ guide to personal protective equipment for kids
Here’s how parents can help keep their kids safe during the pandemic, Vanessa Iarocci writes Talk to your kids: Have a conversation with your kids on how to stay safe during COVID-19. Stay calm and remember that children will react […]