A popular cooking program provides Parenting Times readers with two easy – and delicious – recipes By Jennifer Parnell Trying to raise a healthy eater who knows their way around the kitchen? High five! A recent study found […]
Kids
Should I stay or should I go?
Choosing whether to stay at home or live away for university is arguably one of the biggest decisions your child will have to make regarding post-secondary education – it will undoubtedly shape his or her experience. Writers Derek Abma and […]
Winter health myths – busted
Forget everything you know about cold weather and your well-being There are endless winter health myths that we have heard from well intentioned grandparents and parents. They have become so ingrained in us that we take them as cold hard […]
Finding the right fit for your preschool child
Book a tour and trust your instincts, experts advise Today’s reality suggests that most young children have working parents. That means that parents need to find quality childcare. And that can be a challenge for parents with preschool aged […]
The valuable lessons our ‘fur babies’ teach us
A special family pet showed James Gordon’s sons what kindness, empathy was My cats never liked kids. It’s understandable – cats can be pretty jumpy to begin with. Throw in a new baby’s screams (tough on the ears!) or […]
‘There is joy here’
There are many charitable organizations that do good work in our community. Ones you’ve heard of (United Way, Ottawa Mission, CHEO and Sens Foundation, Orkidstra, Boys and Girls Club and Big Brothers, Big Sisters, to name a few) and ones […]
Just another meatless Monday
Registered dietitian Shahzadi Devje shows busy Parenting Times readers how to replace prepackaged meals with healthy vegan dishes Juggling schedules, coordinating pick-up and drop-off and helping the kids with homework means that sometimes – OK, frequently – parents are […]
Talk to your kids
The first few years of life are very important for a baby’s long-term development. During this time, the growing brain is constantly forming new connections that will serve as a foundation for future lifelong health and wellness, learning ability and […]
The many faces of ADHD
When Emma P.’s* oldest son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), it wasn’t a surprise. “It was very obvious quite early on. When he was two-and-a-half, three, he had boundless energy,” says Emma. “He could go to […]
Keeping slime safe
Here are some tips for parents of toddlers to keep slime borax-free If you ask an average three-year-old what makes slime a good slime, you might expect the response to include words like gooey, sticky, slimy and stretchy. Extra points […]