Her first children’s stories were intended for her own kids, but thousands of local littles have enjoyed Anne Raina’s books since Wanting to instill her passion for reading in her young children, Anne Raina read to them on a daily […]
Reading
Decoding the world of words
Phonics provides structured literacy to young readers Phonics — understanding that letters and groups of letters make the sounds in language — is still the best approach to teaching children how to read, says Diane Duff, director of The Reading […]
From the editor
One of my favourite things about winter in National Capital Region is the abundance of things to do. Ottawans are a weather-hardy bunch, and a bit of snow doesn’t bother us. It’s rare that events are cancelled due to […]
A novel idea
For local homeschooling mom Sarah O’Grady, a strategically chosen side hustle allows her to mix business and pleasure Sarah O’Grady is busy. As if the stay-at-home mom homeschooling four kids under the age of 11 didn’t have enough on […]
Looking ahead, moving forward
Columnist Kita Szpak offers her favourite advice as we enter 2023 Susan Cain is a former lawyer-turned-writer whose book “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” was one I read with great appreciation a […]
Unravelling word blindness
Signs of dyslexia can show up as early as kindergarten How do I help my child? “You have no idea how many times I’ve said that,” says Lark Barker, president of Decoding Dyslexia Ontario. “Or how often other parents […]
The new baby talk
You can improve your child’s long-term development by reading to your kids The first few years of life are very important for a baby’s long-term development. During this time, the growing brain is constantly forming new connections that will serve […]
Raising a reader
The experts agree – instilling a love of reading in your child early puts them on to the path to success He was talking by 15 months, and recognizing words a few months later. Now, at age seven, Jennifer […]
COVID-19 explained for kids
A book that explains the COVID-19 crisis through the eyes of a five-year-old girl, The Big Thing teaches children about looking for silver linings When the COVID-19 lockdown came into effect around the world, writers, artists and translators from China, the […]
Books to talk about race with your child
Are you looking to open a discussion about race with your child? It’s especially topical right now, but always important. Here are some books that may help: Title: This Book is Anti-Racist Author: Tiffany Jewell Illustrator: Aurelia Durand ISBN; […]