A Reflection as a Mom in Canada

Today, I want to talk about double standards. And more than just talk, I need to vent… 😔 and maybe find someone here who can help me make sense of it. Personally, I have a serious problem with double standards. So, what is a double standard? Simply put, it’s when a person (or group) applies … Read more

What’s all the fuss about the EQAO results?

If you read my post How does the Grading System work?, you already know that Ontario uses the EQAO assessments (Education Quality and Accountability Office). This organization oversees standardized testing at different stages of a student’s education: On December 3, 2025, the results for the 2024–2025 school year were finally released (after a few months … Read more

Set Your Kids Up for a Smooth and Successful Transition After High School

🎓 Canada is globally recognized for the quality of its education, from elementary and secondary schools to post-secondary studies. Students from all over the world choose to study in Canada for its academic excellence, internationally recognized degrees, and, above all, because it offers a safe and accessible path to residency or a work permit. However, … Read more

Prepara a tus hijos para que la transición de secundaria sea fácil y exitosa

(For the English version click here) 🎓Canadá es reconocido mundialmente por la calidad de su educación, tanto en las escuelas primarias y secundarias y aún más, en la educación superior. Estudiantes de todo el mundo eligen estudiar en Canadá por su excelencia académica, el reconocimiento internacional de sus títulos y, sobre todo, porque ofrece un … Read more

Thrift Like a Pro

✨Did you know thrift stores (both in person and online) are super common in Canada? You can buy and sell all kinds of secondhand treasures there! Buying and selling used goods might sound simple, and to be honest, a few years ago, it really was. But things have changed! The game has become more competitive, … Read more

If Your Child Has Special Needs in Canada… Here’s What You Should Know

One of the things I admire most about Canada’s school system is that every child has the right to an education❣. This includes children with special needs or conditions, whether related to communication, physical or developmental challenges, or medical limitations that affect their participation in school activities. 📌What should you do if your child has … Read more

Surviving Childcare in Canada: What Parents Really Need to Know

A day like today, a few years ago, my kids started school here in Canada🍁. Just days after arriving, we walked straight to the school we had researched (thankfully it was right around the corner) and registered them. The registration process was super easy… I’ll tell you more about it in my post “Ready, Set, … Read more