A peek inside the new Rideau Centre location of terra20 (plus a giveaway!)

terra20 is a Fishbowl patron but my opinions and love of sustainably-made and planet-friendly products are my own! I have some good news for fans of terra20 AND for the folks who may not have had the time to discover them yet. They just opened a brand new location at the Rideau Centre, right … Continue reading →

A chat with Gregory Dixon of OMS

As some of you know, OMS Montessori is a blog patron and as such they invited me to visit The Element, the Montessori high school at Lansdowne Park, to meet Gregory Dixon, the new OMS director. I really enjoyed my last visit to The Element, honestly, it was so inspiring to hear about their approach … Continue reading →

Ottawa giveaway alert! Feeling SPRING at terra20

Although the temperatures haven't indicated that Spring is on its way, the sun sure has. The days are longer and brighter and all of this sunshine is making me happy. And also, a little squirrely. Suddenly I have the urge to reorganize the freezer, air out the pillows, and generally give everything … Continue reading →

What questions should parents ask at a school’s open house?

This is the time of year that many Ottawa parents start to think ahead to school enrollment for their kids. September seems very far away, but in terms of school planning, it isn't. Choosing a school is a big consideration and I know how stressful and overwhelming it can be. I asked Derek … Continue reading →

Where Math and Parenting intersect (Part 2)

On Friday, I wrote a bit about my personal experience in the education system as it pertains to learning math. To summarize: although some of my peers excelled, the way math was taught wasn’t a good match for my own learning style. I’m old enough to understand what kind of learner I am. I … Continue reading →

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A peek inside the new Rideau Centre location of terra20 (plus a giveaway!)

A chat with Gregory Dixon of OMS

Ottawa giveaway alert! Feeling SPRING at terra20

What questions should parents ask at a school’s open house?

Where Math and Parenting intersect (Part 2)