Those mandatory volunteer hours are more than a high school rite of passage – they’re a chance to learn about community needs, explore new and longstanding interests and even test out future career paths As soon as St-Laurent […]
Sheryl Bennett-Wilson
Laying the foundation for school success
A great academic year begins with a solid plan. Here’s expert advice to start your student on the right foot It’s a new school year and educational consultant Joaquin Pineda suggests some good work habits to kick […]
Accessibility for all
Regardless of ability, places and spaces need to be available to everyone Accessibility is a human right. So says Nancy Edwards, professor emeritus in the School of Nursing at the University of Ottawa. “Places and environments should be […]
Gran and gramps on board
This story is a part of a series in our Summer 2026 issue. This summer, take your older parents on vacation They took you on trips when you were little. Now it’s time to return the favour. Sheryl Bennett-Wilson […]
You can care for others and yourself: Club sandwich
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 […]
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 […]