Experts say parents already have the skills to safely share
stories of their children on social media
Suzanne Rent
First bell: Fall 2019
By Suzanne Rent The Studio sets the stage for kids at Shakespeare by the Sea Young thespians have a chance to learn Shakespeare and musical theatre from some of Halifax’s best acting talent. The Studio at Shakespeare by the Sea is led by company members Jade Douris, director of education, and Drew O’Hara, artistic associate. […]
First bell: summer 2019
By Suzanne Rent New program helps SpellRead students make mind movies Halifax Learning is offering a new program called Painting Mind Pictures through its popular SpellRead program. Students enrolled in SpellRead and Painting Mind Pictures will work with speech language pathologist Natalie Sampson in 10 sessions, one session per month. The goal of Painting Minds […]
It’s the little things
Tyler and Breton Hayden turn their Special Day Project activities into a book for parents and their children
Keep on rockin’
With inspiration from a pet ladybug, Brock’s Rocks raise funds for research and care at the cardiology department at the IWK Health Centre
Living life offline
By Suzanne Rent I joked recently that these days everyone is so connected, yet so disconnected at the same time. I posted this on social media, ironically, about 10 years after I joined Facebook. Social media has its positives. I’ve seen people use it for activism. It gives a voice to many who have traditionally […]
Mixing business and parenting
Owning a small business while raising kids requires patience, passion, and boundaries
Out and about
Looking for fun, family-friendly outings in the city? There’s lots to see and do in Halifax this winter
What memories are made of
By Suzanne Rent I remember well the first time I took my daughter on a plane. She was almost six and we were heading to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the small French archipelago off the south coast of Newfoundland. The plane was a tiny eight-seat Cessna—pretty much a small bus with wings and less legroom. […]
The meaning of family
A local developmental psychologist is researching same-sex couples who are parents and finds more in common with families of all compositions