Tvoparents (audio)

Author and playwright Drew Hayden Taylor is an Ojibway from Curve Lake First Nation. He uses humour to describe the experience of First Nations people on and off the reserve. He was at the IFOA's Aboriginal Authors Festival in Barrie.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy discusses the aboriginal youth mental health and suicide crisis with TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson.

Giller Prize-winning author Johanna Skibsrud shares her experiences working with at-risk youth on a literacy project in the NWT.

Nanishnabe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy discusses the lack of funding for full day kindergarten for aboriginal children on reserves.

Nanishnabe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy tells the tale of a small boy who came into his life after the death of his teenaged son.

Giller Prize-winning author Johanna Skibsrud discusses her new book of short stories and how parents can help encourage a love of reading in their children.

Canadian author and Officer of the Order of Canada, Jane Urquhart discusses her new book and the importance of literacy to her kids and grandchild.

Ontario's first aboriginal Lieutenant-Governor James Bartleman discusses his latest book inspired by the fallout of colonization and residential schools with TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson.

After her own childhood experience with special education, PhD candidate Jagjeet Kaur Gill is exploring what happens to diverse students when it comes to special ed. Are they misdiagnosed more often? Are they missed altogether? Do their parents truly understand the meaning of special education?

Our book club discusses the best of books for kids, and about kids, with special needs.

Author Shane Peacock discusses "The Boy Sherlock Holmes" Series for children.

Author Mahtab Narsimhan discusses her new children's book "The Tiffin".

Children's Author Patricia Storms discusses her book "The Pirate and the Penguin".

Homework can be stressful and may not even help your child learn, so several school boards have changed their policies. We tell you why and what to expect.

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital gives people with disabilities the opportunity to tell their own stories in a video and photo contest called ,filmpossible". Cheryl Jackson interviews contest judge Karen Shopsowitz and video contest winner Denise Wilson.

Astronaut and mother-of-two Julie Payette talks about what homework time is like in her house with TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson.

Astronaut and mother-of-two Julie Payette talks about kids, science and parenting with TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson.

Children's Author Rukhsana Khan, Social Worker Lynne Steffy and children's literature expert Deirdre Baker discuss books that are helpful for children who are facing transition.

What should you do if your child says she hates her teacher? Should you call the school and have her moved to another class? Should you ignore her complaining? Psychologist and parent Jessica Cooperman gives her advice on how to deal with this all-too-common problem.

TVOparents.com host Cheryl Jackson goes for a tour of Science North and Dynamic Eart in Sudbury to find out about experiential and play-based learning opportunities.