Education & Learning

  • High School Q&A

    High School Q&A

    We spoke to Lorna McPherson, program coordinator of guidance for the Toronto District School Board, to give us the lowdown on choosing the right high school for your teen. What is the difference between...

  • Your Back to School Guide

    Your Back to School Guide

  • Summer Learning

    Summer Learning

    Ah, Summer. It may be time to kick back and relax but as a parents you want your children to hold onto what they’ve learned this past school year. You can help your child continue to learn and progress over...

  • Kids are discovering that summer is a great time to read a good book.

    Kids are discovering that summer is a great time to read a good book.

    Is it possible to spend your summer vacation hitting the books and actually having fun at the same time? It sure is, if the immense and growing...

  • Homeschooling in Canada: Is it Legal?

    Homeschooling in Canada: Is it Legal?

    One of the top three questions generally asked about homeschooling is, "Is it legal?" The easiest answer is "Yes. Everywhere in Canada and the United States, families can legally home educate...

  • Bullying

    Bullying

    Did you know that 6.5 million boys and 3.5 million girls are involved in fights every year on school grounds in North America? Plus, 4.5 million students are threatened with bodily harm each year, with...

  • Art & Creativity

    Art & Creativity

    Studies indicate that pride levels elevate in children whose art or personal photographs are exhibited for others to admire. It says everyone, "this is who I am, and what I can do." Art, the...

  • ADHD Child? A Letter for their Teacher

    ADHD Child? A Letter for their Teacher

    Do you have an ADD child going to school this year? The following is a standard letter given to many teachers by the parents of ADD children. Although teachers are learning more and more lately about ADD, many...

  • Acne and Back-to-School Stress for Teen Boys

    Acne and Back-to-School Stress for Teen Boys

    Back-to-school can be a stressful time for teens, especially if they have an acne problem. This doesn't just apply to girls - in the new OXY Acne...

  • Learning to read – One Vowel at a Time

    Learning to read – One Vowel at a Time

    “She’s just not applying herself.” “He needs to pay attention in class.” Those are probably two of the most common remarks that teachers make to parents when their children...

  • Back-to-School Survival Guide

    Back-to-School Survival Guide

    Hey, moms and dads, it's back to school time again-that crazy time of year when you might as well just camp out in the mall parking lot rather than driving back and forth across town in some unending quest...

  • School Supplies for College & University

    School Supplies for College & University

    Shopping early for back-to-school supplies gives you a head start and a chance to look for bargains. If you don't already have a list from your child's school our list will get you started. Keep in mind that...

  • School Supplies for Grade 9-12

    School Supplies for Grade 9-12

    Shopping early for back-to-school supplies gives you a head start and a chance to look for bargains. If you don't already have a list from your child's school our list will get you started. Keep in mind that...

  • School Supplies for Grade 6-8

    School Supplies for Grade 6-8

    Shopping early for back-to-school supplies gives you a head start and a chance to look for bargains. If you don't already have a list from your child's school our list will get you started. Keep in mind that...

  • School Supplies for Grade Five

    School Supplies for Grade Five

    Shopping early for back-to-school supplies gives you a head start and a chance to look for bargains. If you don't already have a list from your child's school our list will get you started. Keep in mind that...




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