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September 11, 2011
Everything we know, we learned from the movies. Here are a few flicks that may help your kid to prepare for the new semester
September 07, 2011
This year, you will do it right. This year, they will do their homework without question. Or begging. Or threatening.
Tips for after-school success
September 07, 2011
Soon after Judy Arnall’s third son started playing soccer at age six, he wanted to stop. Arnall had assumed that because his older brothers had wanted to play, he would, too. She was wrong, but she didn’t let him quit.
Ease into the new academic year schedule
September 07, 2011
Your summer was packed with late night soccer games and cottage weekends. But then, come the start of September, your family is up at 7 a.m. every day in order to (just barely) make it to school on time.
Sometimes it’s best to let kids make the choice
September 07, 2011
You signed up your elementary school-aged daughter to play hockey at the local rink, paid the registration fee for the season and bought her equipment.
Learning to let go takes work for parents
September 27, 2010
University is often a time when parents struggle to cut the cord and students struggle to embrace their new independence — it’s no surprise the whole event can get as messy as a freshman’s dorm room.
Better report cards begin with parental involvement
September 21, 2010
Heading back to school is an important milestone for children. The next milestone is approaching quickly and it can be stressful for families: the first report card.
Gadgets to gloat about
September 16, 2010
Admit it, you’re jealous of all those cool gadgets you see your classmates toting around — well, here are some tech goodies to turn a few heads of your own.
Don't sweat it: Anxiety part of school experience, study finds
September 14, 2010
The first weeks of a new school year on a university campus can bring on feelings of tension, stress and anxiety, and what most won’t realize is that they are not alone.
Back to school also means back to sport
September 10, 2010
Now that summer is unofficially over — it’s time to get back to school.
Back to school gadgets that make the grade
September 09, 2010
A new school year means plenty of shiny new tech goodies. Here are a few picks with features that deserve a look.
A brief survival guide for the mature student
September 09, 2010
It's been a while since you've had to sit in classrooms and listen to professors prattle on. And frankly, you wonder how you'll keep up with lecture notes when you have other obligations like family or a part-time job.
Headed back to school? There's a lot of apps for that
September 09, 2010
If you’re heading to school with a new iPhone or iPad, chances are there’s an app or four that can help you study, find your way around campus or even figure out where to go on a Saturday night.
Top Five tips for decorating your dorm room
September 09, 2010
Angelo Surmelis and Kelley Walters of HGTV.com share their advice on how to make sure your space goes beyond the usual posters and boring sheets.
Staying safe on campus means staying smart
September 09, 2010
University of British Columbia spokesperson Paul Wong says that while campuses are generally safe places, people still need to take sensible precautions and make appropriate choices.
Kick the bad habits for school success
September 08, 2010
Now that the school year is underway, students — and parents — are settling back into the school groove. Unfortunately, some students can also find themselves settling back into bad habits from previous years.
Prepare for post-secondary costs in advance
September 07, 2010
Canadian trade, technical, apprenticeship and undergraduate programs cost on average between $20,000 and $50,000.
Getting your home in style before school starts
September 07, 2010
Whether it’s a move to a residence or a small off-campus apartment, space is often limited when you’re on a student budget, not to mention the difficulty of creating a decor style of your own.
When is it time to move on from your college?
September 07, 2010
Placing yourself in a choice college or university can be a numbers game, and if your grades or tuition veers off, your most frugal and strategic bet might be to transfer.
Going the distance online with Athabasca
September 07, 2010
One of my proudest achievements was receiving a Master of Arts
degree in my 50s while working full-time in a stressful administrative
position at Humber College.
University study looks at rider error in amusement park accidents
September 07, 2010
Visitors to Canada’s Wonderland or other amusement parks, especially parents, who question the safety of their iconic thrill rides should be somewhat relieved to know that many injuries are not the result of malfunctions, but rider errors.
Where the students who are in the know get their grub
September 07, 2010
Frosh cannot live on pizza and Kraft Dinner alone, so Metro talked to some upper-year students about their picks for good eats on a student budget.
What I wish I'd known in first year...
September 07, 2010
Oscar Wilde said that experience is the name that everyone gives to their mistakes.
The best of OC Transpo for those new to Ottawa
September 07, 2010
OC Transpo is the world’s largest bus system, but where to take it?
Tips for foreign students who want to work in Canada
September 07, 2010
International students hoping to finance their studies with part-time work have two options: Find a job on campus, or apply for an off-campus work permit.
Overcoming culture shock can challenge foreign students
September 07, 2010
The hardest part of being an international student sometimes isn’t the grades at all, but rather the challenges that come from being in a new culture.
Add vehicle safety to your back to school list
September 01, 2010
As students prepare to head back to school, they may have remembered supplies, books and tuition, but what about a check-up of their vehicle?
Note taking 101: Writing it down ensures effective learning
August 31, 2010
In order to learn, students must reprocess information in their own conceptual framework. And that starts with note-taking — a skill most students have very little training in before college.
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