Mother and author Kristine Barnett, whose teenaged son Jacob was diagnosed with severe autism and now considered one of the world’s most promising physicists, is fighting to change perceptions and misconceptions about children on the autism spectrum. She spoke with Sonia […]
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The telltale signs of burnout
Feeling sick, exhausted and overwhelmed between work, parenting and all the daily demands? Ottawa life coach and mom of three Judy Mouland describes her recovery from severe burnout and offers advice on what to do when you feel like you’re […]
‘Theatre breeds kindness and empathy’
Ten-year-old Lauren Jane Hudson reflected on her tentative entry into classes at OYP Theatre School five years ago. “On the first day when I walked in, I was very shy and I didn’t really interact with anybody,” said Hudson. “Then […]
The magic of CHEO
In 2014, the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario celebrated 40 years as a pediatric health and research centre. Widely known for providing outstanding, family-centred care, it has become the third-largest pediatric research hospital in Canada. Sonia Mendes explores CHEO’s history […]
Volunteers Needed for a Health Canada Vitamin D Study – Appel de volontaires pour participer à une étude de Santé Canada sur la vitamin D
Volunteers needed for a Health Canada Vitamin D Study Does ethnicity, lifestyle and skin colour play a part in your child’s health? Are they getting enough Vitamin D? Does this play a role in their heart health? This winter, Health […]
Our favourite parent bloggers – Part 1
With the rise of the Internet and social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, there are so many ways for parents everywhere to instantly connect, to share advice, “horror” stories, gossip and more.
One of the most popular forms of communication (self-promotion and networking, too) has been the growing trend of parenting and family-themed blogs.
Divided by gender
Educators, parents continue to debate the merits of single-sex schools
No one questions that boys and girls are inherently different, but educators, developmental experts and parents remain divided on the effectiveness of separating the sexes when school is in session.
Single-sex classrooms are more traditionally associated with independent schools. However, public schools in Canada have also experimented with the concept.
Dovercourt at 25: a ‘pocket battleship’
Strong community-based philosophy — and financial support — among the secrets of the modest Westboro facility’s enduring success Dovercourt Recreation Centre is more than a swimming pool, more than a daycare centre, more than an athletic facility and more than […]
Giving and getting: The rewards of joining a co-operative preschool
Your toddler is already walking, talking, and putting on his own shoes – suddenly junior kindergarten doesn’t seem that far away. A preschool is a great place for your new little big kid to learn to interact with their peers, understand how a classroom works, and have fun.