These free – or inexpensive – outings will get your kids socializing and your sanity intact. Tracey Tong – and our preschool tester – report Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, on parental leave, or just have the day off […]
Activities
The true value of extracurricular activities
Classes, lessons not only enrich children’s lives, but increase confidence, Jen Traplin writes “I just don’t want to put my face underwater!” It was the same line, delivered at the same time, every single week. From the backseat on […]
12 Great family fun events
Parenting Times rounds up some of the best family fun activities in the Ottawa area. The final weekend of Winterlude When: Now through February 18 Where: Various locations in Ottawa and Gatineau What: It’s your last chance to enjoy […]
Active fun on tap for fall and winter
If you’re looking for some fun activities and programs to keep the kids busy this fall and winter, then check out what the city has to offer at its many recreation facilities. There are swimming lessons, skating lessons, fitness and […]
Sweet summer memories in Lake Placid, New York
When you bring your family to visit Lake Placid, New York this summer (240 km south of Ottawa), you’ll find there are countless ways to enjoy exhilarating family fun amid the stunning scenic beauty of the Adirondacks. Lake Placid’s awe-inspiring […]
The unlikely culprit in your kitchen
Flour, which can be contaminated with bacteria, should only be consumed once cooked Baking and arts and crafts are fun activities that the whole family can do together. However, they can involve an ingredient that can be contaminated with […]
12 Great Family Events
A roundup of some of the best family events happening in the capital region this winter.
Fun, free activities for new moms (and dads!) in Ottawa
If you are a new mom or dad, there are a bunch of great things to do with your baby in Ottawa that don’t need to cost a thing!