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The Difference Education Makes.

November 28, 2013 by Emily 2 Comments

In a great many places in the world, education means being able to do more than simply survive. It is security, opportunity, and a way to lift whole families out of the poverty cycle. It means literacy, and the ability to advocate for oneself and one's community. Education is enabling. Poverty is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education, Parenting Tagged With: child labor, child labour, child slavery, child sponsorship, education, el salvador, World Vision, world vision canada

Are you ready? Latest study about condom use.

November 11, 2013 by Sonya 1 Comment

When you were growing up did you ever have that conversation with your parents about sex? I certainly didn't. It may be because my parents weren't comfortable and probably didn't know how to approach the topic. But times have changed since we were in university... or have they? Certainly access to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Sex Tagged With: Canada, Condoms, education, research, sex, SexEd, STDs, students, Trojan, university

ASD and High School

February 27, 2013 by ChantelK

Ever since my son was diagnosed with Aspergers I worried about high school.  Elementary school was hard enough with all the academic and social issues - how the hell would he survive High school? I started doing some research when he was in grade 4 and I surprised to find that there were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: ASD, education, high school, mainstream school

French Immersion: The Pros and Cons

November 12, 2012 by amreen

In the summer, I took my kids to a French bakery for their favourite croissant and pain au chocolate.  My son ordered in French, and the girl at cash was charmed.  This is his fifth year in French Immersion at a Toronto public school, and his language skills are increasingly strong. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: education, French Immersion, pros and cons, public school

Are Teacher’s Actions re Bill 115 Disrespectful?

October 23, 2012 by Jen

This is a guest post written anonymously by an UrbanMoms reader and educator.Last Friday, I took my two sons to the TDSB Cross Country Fun Meet at Earl Bales Park. As a parent at one of the many TDSB schools where teachers have chosen to boycott all activities outside of the delivery of curriculum, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: bill 115, children, disrespectful, education, parenting, school, tdsb, Teachers

Meet the Parents

September 16, 2012 by Kath

 No, not that meet the parents (although I will admit it is one of my favourite funny movies). No, this is about an altogether different kind of Meet the Parents. It's the time of year when school boards across the country organize the first Parent-Teacher Conference of the year, formerly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: education, meet the teacher, parent-teacher conference, parent-teacher meeting, school, teacher, teaching

Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP’s) and Why You Want To Have Them

July 1, 2012 by Angella D

We all want the best for our children, and part of that is preparing them for their future after high school. If you're hoping for them to get post-secondary education, then you know that school/college/university costs money. A lot of money. Student loans are an option, possibly a necessity, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: education, post secondary education, RESP, student, university

Sex: A Tell All Exhibition

May 28, 2012 by Racheal

I was in Ottawa for Race Weekend and decided, in between running, to take in some exhibits at the city's diverse museums.  I could tell you how wonderful the Van Gogh exhibit at the National Gallery of Canada was, but I'm pretty sure you'd be able to figure that one out on your own. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: body image, Canada Science and Technology Museum, Cocktails & Curtain Calls, controversy, education, homosexuality, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Racheal McCaig, self esteem, sex, Sex: A Tell All Exhibition, Van Gogh

Language and Linguini

January 10, 2012 by Nancy

If you are wondering why I took Italian lessons this past Fall - think for a moment about how beautifully I will converse while I am here Going back to school in any capacity is a reminder of how we can learn to see ourselves differently at any age or stage of our lives. I want to go to Italy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Self Tagged With: education, Grano, investing in your self, Italian lessons, Language and Linguine

Hangin’ With Mr. D (How A Working Dad Supports His Family)

January 8, 2012 by Racheal

Before Gerry Dee became one of the country's hottest comedians, he was a teacher.  So when I sit down with him, my first question is about schools.  Private or public? "This is my theory: there's great kids at public schools and there's great kids at private.  There's bad kid at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: CBC, Cocktails & Curtain Calls, comedian, comedy, education, Gerry Dee, Racheal McCaig, teacher

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