If someone told you a decade ago that an abacus-based program would become one of the best education franchises in Canada, you might’ve raised an eyebrow. But here we are, with UCMAS standing tall, 20 years strong and still growing....
Summer’s here, and with it comes sunshine, popsicles, and a whole lot of free time. But in between the park visits and screen time marathons, there’s something most parents don’t talk about until it’s already happening: learning loss. Yep, we’re...
Have you ever watched a child negotiate pocket money like a stockbroker? “Or heard them calculate how many toys they can buy during a sale before you’ve even opened your calculator app? That’s not just cleverness. That’s mental math in...
“Becoming a new parent is thrilling—and often overwhelming. Between sleepless nights and unpredictable routines, we sometimes forget that the early years are when a child’s brain is most eager to learn. I was there too, trying to do everything "right,"...
Imagine trying to wrangle a tiny tornado with boundless energy, sudden mood swings, and a strong opinion on which color cup they must drink from. Yep, that's your average 5-year-old! And while parenting them might feel like managing a mini...
We often talk about education in terms of test scores, grades, and academic milestones. But let’s pause and think: when did you last get through a day solely on your multiplication tables? Probably never. What actually gets us through the...
According to the data by EQAQ (Education Quality and Accountability Office), only about 50 percent of students from 6th and 9th grades met the provincial standard in math from 2021 to 2024. It is becoming a rising concern for parents...
Every parent wants to see their child thrive, not just academically, but socially, emotionally, and intellectually. But success doesn’t start in high school, or even in middle school. It begins much earlier, in the foundational years of early childhood. These...
Starting school is a big step for any child. For those around the age of 5 and above in Canada, it's the beginning of a journey filled with new challenges, milestones, and, inevitably, setbacks. How children handle failure during these...
Summer break is that magical time of year when school’s out, days are longer, and kids dream of playtime and popsicles. But as a parent, you might wonder: how do you make the most of these two months without letting...
