Robert Land Academy Develops Online Learning Environment
When the global COVID-19 pandemic closed businesses and schools around the world and across Ontario Robert Land Academy’s students remained in the classroom, engaged with their teachers, and in their learning. Within seven days of the government issuing the order for
St. Jude’s Academy Celebrates the Achievements of Our Grade 12 Graduates
Earlier this month, graduates of St. Jude’s Academy received a special delivery – a box containing a Grad memory book, a hoodie, other items and a cap and gown. They were told to expect a surprise and to wear their
No ordinary year. No ordinary school.
Nestled among the pines on a pristine 56-acre historic lakefront property in traditional Anishinaabe territory, Rosseau Lake College offers a boarding and day school experience for grades 6 - 12 that is unlike no other in Canada. Through highly innovative,
Free Stay at Home Resources
During these times of social distancing and #StayHome initiatives, it may be challenging to find alternative options for usual out-of-home activities. How do we keep our family engaged from the safety of home as we all work to do our part
Simple bedroom makeover for housebound tweens
By Jane Muller Get your tween off line and into the real world with the prospect of a bedroom makeover. The first step might be to tidy up and possibly purge some stuff but after that the creativity can flow. Refreshing a
Research connects sleep and social competence
Researchers at Keio University recently reported in the journal Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health the results of an in-depth study on the importance of sleep for children’s health and social behaviour. The main findings showed that the sleep onset time
Star Academy Student Sparks Initiative
How does a Grade 4 student get over 600 followers in just two weeks? She does something important! With school closures and social isolation, Lila was trying to figure out a way to connect with others to celebrate Earth Day 2020,
Explore the Evolution of STEAM Learning with The Solutioneers
Under normal circumstances, keeping kids engaged is hard. Factor in the added uncertainty surrounding the unprecedented challenges that COVID-19 is presenting – well, that ability to keep them engaged can feel like pulling teeth. Now let’s add in the element
Six moves to ease your labour
By Sandra Gordon Being active during the most intense part of labour can help ease pain and move your baby down the birth canal. When you think about labour, you may envision lying in bed. But that’s not necessarily the best place
Seven mistakes parents make with teens
By Kathryn Streeter There have been times when I’ve been frustrated, and I’ll admit it, a bit hurt over my inability to connect with my teens. I’m guessing my frustrations are shared by other parents who are trying so hard but
How children find their purpose at camp
By Sandi Schwartz We all want our children to be happy and successful. Would you believe that letting them spread their own wings—without us by their side—may be the most effective way to do this? Our job as parents is to
The Sole Surviving Mom at the Bus Stop
By Cheryl Maguire “Hurry up or you will miss the bus,” I hollered to my 13-year-old boy/girl twins. Opening the front door, the icy air jolted me awake faster than a caffeinated coffee. The three of us scurried on the snow-covered sidewalk illuminated
The rollercoaster ride of divorce and hope
By Karen Kaye I was blindsided. I did not see this coming. Sure, we had our issues, but I was not prepared for the volcano that would erupt and continue to overflow for a solid decade. I was a stay-at-home mom.
Decode Your Child’s Cold
By Sandra Gordon As miserable as a cough or stuffy nose can make your child feel, it’s helpful to know that cold symptoms can often seem worse they actually are. “Congestion is a normal, healthy response to a virus or an irritant.
Last call
I wrote my first article for this column in August of 2013, which means that I’ve been writing it weekly now for six years and three months. If you were wondering, that works out to something like 300 articles, give
Making good manners cool again
By Sandi Schwartz Have you noticed that kids these days do not have the best manners? When I volunteer at my daughter’s school at lunchtime, I rarely hear the children saying please and thank you, although they are certainly not shy
The Right Situation
Helping your kids be successful is in many instances about putting them into the kinds of situations that emphasize their strengths and compensate for their weaknesses. This is true in big ways, like when choosing high school classes. Why force your
Teach me
My youngest kid was up very early this morning, coming downstairs while I was still meditating. “Dad,” he said, poking his head through the doorway, “can you make me some scrambled eggs?” I told him that he was perfectly capable
Dropping the “n” word
My middle kid had the N-word dropped on him again yesterday (he’s had to put up with this at least once a year since he was school aged). This time he was playing basketball with a kid he’d never really
Best baby skin care
By Sandra Gordon Skin care for babies is big business. On Amazon alone, there are more than 60,000 products in the baby skincare category. Before stocking up on bottom balm and lavender baby wash or skincare “essentials” for your baby registry, read