Schools are teaching kids about entrepreneurship and finances. Here’s how kids can benefit, writes Sheryl Bennett-Wilson Entrepreneurship, finances and understanding economic systems are all part of the learning curve that students can apply to the real world. Numerous schools […]
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Cool sports
Winter’s here for the long haul – get out there! The City of Ottawa has some great suggestions for fun winter activities. “We’ve got something for everyone and every age,” says Jennifer Cunningham, recreation supervisor with the City of Ottawa. […]
‘My child is always sick’
The average child attending daycare will be sick a dozen times in the first year Typically, as kids begin school or daycare, parents notice that their child is seemingly always sick. This is a very common complaint, and in […]
Slip and Slide
When it’s just too cold to play outside, head to the craft table to make some next-level slime – Alyssa Jagan shares from her new book Slime has changed my life. Ever since this ooey, gooey substance came into […]
A strong start
Parents, here’s how to help your teen make good decisions away from home, writes Eileen Chadnick When your child heads to university or college for the first time, you might feel proud but also worried. Will they make the right […]
Silent night, restful night
Start the new year with good sleep hygiene, writes Dr. Valerie Crabtree Along with nutrition and exercise, sleep is the third pillar of health that keeps us healthy and balanced. “Yet, as a society, we really undervalue the […]
Getting ahead
Students looking to get a leg up on their studies change the perception of summer school For many of us, the notion of having to go to summer school seemed like punishment when we were growing up. But these days, […]
Back on track
Helping Ottawa’s at-risk and homeless youth through Operation Come Home is a family affair for Eric Bollman When a friend asked Eric Bollman to spend the night outdoors in the dead of winter for the first time 15 years […]
Is your teen ready to date?
Pediatrician Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, local moms, weigh in on teen dating Most parents would agree that the seasons of parenthood seem to fly by. One day, you bring home a tiny newborn from the hospital, and the next thing […]
Saving lives: Young cancer patients and the future of research
A recent report by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer revealed an unmet need to better understand how cancer manifests itself among adolescents and young adults.