TDSB International Language Classes 2026–2027: 30 Weeks for Only $20!

The time has come! It is time to register your child for TDSB’s International Languages Elementary Program! The Toronto District School Board offers language classes once a week for 2.5 hours. Classes run for 30 weeks during the school year, … Continue reading TDSB International Language Classes 2026–2027: 30 Weeks for Only $20!

Our SickKids ER Visit: A Possible Wrist Fracture and a Surprisingly Short Wait

Our Recent Visit to the SickKids Emergency Room As a mom of young kids in Toronto, SickKids Hospital almost feels like a mandatory place to stop by at some point. I’ve visited the SickKids emergency room many timesβ€”mostly with my … Continue reading Our SickKids ER Visit: A Possible Wrist Fracture and a Surprisingly Short Wait

French Immersion Part 3: Starting Grade 1β€”and Choosing It Again for Our Daughter

After two years in French Immersion, my son is about to start Grade 1.In Part 1, I shared why we chose French Immersion without much research. In Part 2, I explained whyβ€”after two yearsβ€”I still don’t regret it.Now we’re figuring … Continue reading French Immersion Part 3: Starting Grade 1β€”and Choosing It Again for Our Daughter

French Immersion Part 2: Do I Regret Choosing It? My Honest Thoughts After Two Years

Two years ago, we chose French Immersion without much research. In Part 1, I shared all the questions I never thought to ask before registration. Now, after two years, here is the big question: Do I regret it? No. Not … Continue reading French Immersion Part 2: Do I Regret Choosing It? My Honest Thoughts After Two Years

French Immersion Part 1: We Chose It Without Much Researchβ€”Here’s What Nobody Told Me

When my son became old enough to register for Junior Kindergarten, I honestly didn’t spend much time thinking about school options. Actually, I almost didn’t think at all. One of my neighbour moms strongly suggested sending him to French Immersion. … Continue reading French Immersion Part 1: We Chose It Without Much Researchβ€”Here’s What Nobody Told Me

The No-Nut Policy at School: What I Wish I Had Known as a New Parent in Canada

As a first-time mom with a child in school, one of the hardest things for me to get used to was, surprisingly, the no-nut policy. Growing up in Korea, this simply wasn’t something I ever had to think about. At … Continue reading The No-Nut Policy at School: What I Wish I Had Known as a New Parent in Canada