Thanksgiving treat: Pumpkin pie is the classic holiday dessert
Turkey might garner the bulk of the Thanksgiving feast fanfare, but a notable and wildly popular dessert also provides something to look forward to during a holiday when food is a focal point. After a couple of helpings of turkey
Spooky fun: Boo-tiful Halloween Craft Ideas
Halloween is a highlight of fall, as children and even adults anxiously await October 31. Like the holiday season, people often decorate their homes for Halloween and even do so well in advance of late October to maximize the amount
Booseums
WORDS BY ANDREW HIND Many museums take on an eerie ambience in October as they indulge in the spirit of Halloween. Here are three ‘Booseum’ experiences you shouldn’t miss. Halloween Fest at Pickering Museum Village Pickering Museum Village consists of nineteen heritage buildings,
What students can do to sharpen their math skills
No two students are the same. What makes for a challenging course for one student may be a breeze for another, and vice versa. Successful students learns to navigate the obstacles of their most challenging subjects, but no one makes
LEGO® Education STEM
Build bright minds with LEGO® Education STEM Make learning an adventure this school year with LEGO® Education STEM products. Designed to spark creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, these hands-on building sets help children explore science, technology, engineering, and math through
mompreneur: Joeyband Born from a mother’s experience, designed to strengthen the parent-child bond
The first few moments and days after a baby’s birth are filled with emotion, connection, and discovery. Skin-to-skin contact has long been studied as one of the most important ways parents can bond with their newborns, offering benefits that extend
September cool things
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It’s back-to-school season, and parents know that a successful study routine starts with the right environment. The good news? Creating a space that inspires learning doesn’t require a complete room makeover or a big budget. Whether it’s a dedicated desk or
family fun: Harvest a day of fall fun at Rounds Ranch
WORDS BY ANDREW HIND Fall may signal cooling weather and fading gardens, but it’s also a season of dazzling tree colours, crisp air that begs to be inhaled deeply, and plump pumpkins growing in fields. If you have little ones, there
Tonies – Bluey, Bingo and Muffin
Bluey, Bingo, and Muffin are officially joining the tonies® lineup in Canada, bringing families a fun new way to enjoy the Heeler family’s adventures through screen-free audio stories, imaginative play, and interactive storytelling. As one of the world’s most beloved preschool
The effects of untreated ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, often referred to as “ADHD,” is more common than people may realize. According to the organization Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), a 2015 meta-analysis of 175 studies worldwide estimated that roughly 129 million children had ADHD
How to minimize distractions during study time
Digital technology may have impacted life for the better in many ways, but the same devices that educate, entertain and connect users can distract students at every turn. According to a 2026 study on the habits of highly effective students
September came in a flash!
Does anyone else feel like summer gets shorter every year? When my kids were school-aged, summer break seemed to last forever. With four kids, those two months could feel like an eternity! There were definitely days when I was counting
What to know about smartphone use in school
Ask any Baby Boomer, Generation Xer or even early Millennial if they expected to one day always have a portable, handheld computer at the ready, and they would almost certainly say, “No.” Although the first mobile phone was invented by
Goodbye summer! Enjoy a safe and fun Labour Day
Residents of the United States and Canada celebrate Labor Day or Labour Day each September on the first Monday of the month to acknowledge the contributions of each nation’s workers. The holiday can be traced to the late nineteenth century,
Dawncrest Academy
Guided by Wisdom Inspired by Curiosity At Dawncrest Academy, we cultivate curiosity, confidence, and excellence within an environment intentionally designed to inspire both learning and well-being. From our light-filled classrooms to our expansive 3-acre campus, every space encourages students to engage
Holy Trinity School
Inspiring learners to become their best selves Holy Trinity School (HTS) is a premier independent school in the heart of Richmond Hill, just 25 minutes north of Toronto. Founded in 1981, HTS continues to lead with an entrepreneurial spirit, believing that
Kingsway College – 120 Years of “Service Not Fame”
On a Thursday afternoon in Oshawa, a group of Kingsway College students is practising lifts and tumbling passes in the gymnasium. They are members of Aerials, the school’s acrobatics troupe. By spring, they will have performed for audiences across the
Richland Academy
Preparing students for a world of possibilities Tomorrow’s challenges call for an education that goes beyond acquiring knowledge. At Richland Academy students are encouraged to ask questions, draw connections across disciplines and apply their understanding through real-world experiences. Our approach empowers
Rotherglen School – What School Should Be
At Rotherglen, we believe exceptional learning begins with understanding each child. Strong relationships allow our teachers to recognize every student’s strengths, interests, and aspirations, ensuring that learning is personalized and intentional. Every child is encouraged and supported to reach their