Valerie Howes

A grade one teacher drops truth bombs we all need to hear in her summer homework packet, because there's more to life than times tables.

The younger kids learn to control their emotions and behaviour, the more successful they are in classroom learning—and life. These fun games will help.

When I first met the 26-month-old boy I would adopt, my heart sank—the level of neglect he had faced was overwhelming.

A new study finds that implicit racial bias starts as early as age 3—but parents and teachers can take action to help eliminate prejudice.

These airports want to make flying less stressful for kids with sensory sensitivities.

Visit these kid-friendly Parks Canada destinations with your kids. Amazing wildlife, fun times in nature, and family bonding guaranteed!

Meds, picky eating and fewer opportunities to join in organized sports can lead to weight issues for kids with autism. Here’s how to help.

Some kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder take a break from stimulant medications during school holidays. Should yours?

Even if you're squeamish like Heather, you might be so inspired by her story that you'll want to do what she did to save a child's life.

Find strategies, Canadian resources and tips from parents and experts on parenting your child who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Alek Minassian possibly had ASD—but that would not explain the violent crimes he was charged with. Such speculation leaves autism families vulnerable.

A new US report shows a 15 percent increase in the prevalence of ASD in kids. Early intervention and accessing resources are key to improving outcomes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has long been used to treat anxiety, but a new study suggests it could help kids on the spectrum with anger, sadness and depression too.

An ingenious school gym teacher came up with a way for kids to burn off excess energy in the hallways, so they could learn better.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder often goes undetected and untreated, but new research shows it’s surprisingly prevalent in Canada.

You might think that summer is the best time to visit Muskoka–but the gorgeous (and delicious) Maple Trail will entice you to visit in the spring.

How two women transformed their tiny Newfoundland community from a zero-resources town to the best place in the country to raise kids with autism.

How two women transformed their tiny Newfoundland community from a zero-resources town to the best place in the country to raise kids on the spectrum.

If you aren't wiping your tears and snot on your sleeve after watching This Is Us, you're doing it wrong.