The number of adults responsible for both their young families and aging parents is increasing every year. Are you a member of the sandwich generation? Editor’s Note: This story was a part of the series You can do it, which […]
Sheryl Bennett-Wilson
You can understand bullying: Why girls bully
The first step in knowing how to deal with girl-on-girl meanness is to understand where it comes from Editor’s Note: This story was a part of the series You can do it, which ran in the Spring 2026 issue. Your […]
The gift of knowledge: A child’s gift to science
Editor’s Note: This story is a part of our series, The Gift, which appeared in the March 2026 issue. Dedicated to studying how kids think and learn, the University of Ottawa’s Living Lab has an ongoing search for volunteers. Will your […]
You oughta know
Parenting Times asked the experts what millennials need to know about aging, but are afraid to ask Although millennials still have time, the Age-Friendly Ottawa director with the Council on Aging advises millennials to be “curious about aging.” “It happens […]
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 […]
Dream team
Honest, collaborative parent-teacher partnerships benefit both educators and students A strong partnership between parents and educators is beneficial for teachers, schools, families and students alike, says the director of Turnbull School. “We want the lines of communication to be open […]
Getting the ball rolling on science
An Ottawa producer is behind the hit TV show ‘Run the Marbles!’ which inspires kids to take STEM out of the classroom You may have seen those awe-inspiring videos of mesmerizing marble runs created by engineers on social media. Instead […]
The next big step
We examine how two Ottawa schools help their students move from elementary to high school with confidence At Turnbull School, the process of getting students ready for high school starts in Grade 7. Just ask the school’s director, Gareth […]
Building belonging
At the Ottawa Catholic School Board, DEI measures ensure all students feel welcome The Ottawa Catholic School Board ensures their students feel welcome and a sense of belonging, says its superintendent of leadership and parent engagement. “They are […]
Free to be
Montessori education allows children to explore on their own terms. But how, exactly, does it work? To Kate Millie, Montessori is a way of life. “When you choose Montessori,” says Millie, the board chair of the Association Montessori Internationale, “you […]