Riley has the best teachers in his corner — and it brings back memories for his dad When I was in junior high, my teachers frequently told my parents how bright I was. My teachers were either very wrong […]
A Dad’s Take
Moving on
After more than two years as a dad columnist, James Gordon says goodbye How old were you when your memories really started to kick in? I’m sure that moment is a little different for all of us. I remember […]
Christmas across the generations
As the years go by, the joy of the holiday season as stays the same, James Gordon writes Holidays are always a lot of fun for children, but for me, nothing compared to the excitement I had as a kid […]
A tree grows in Stittsville
Columnist James Gordon – and his sons – fondly recall their first days of school It’s funny, the way our minds work sometimes. Ask me literally anything about what happened two days ago, and I wouldn’t get much […]
Dream on
Columnist James Gordon supports, encourages his sons as they pursue their passions on the ice As the weather heats up and people hit the sunny outdoors after an excruciatingly long and cold spring, I know where I’ll be: freezing my […]
The other side of parenting
It’s not all smiles, coos and photo-worthy moments – and that’s OK, veteran dad James Gordon writes Recently, my brother-in-law and his wife welcomed their first child into the world. It’s been an exciting time, and the arrival of […]
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 […]
Make time for self-care in 2019
Sticking with a resolution to hit the gym will make you happier – and a better parent, James Gordon writes For parents, the holiday season always seems to pass at an especially frenetic pace. In addition to the usual […]
Make a teammate, not an adversary
Staying engaged with your child’s education – and implementing suggestions – lets teachers know that you’re interested in your child’s progress The start of the school year brings with it a lot of excitement at the prospect of new […]
Fatherhood allows opportunities for reflection: Columnist James Gordon recognizes his own dad’s sacrifices now that he has boys of his own
Becoming a father puts a lot of things into perspective. Stuff that seemed so important, even all-consuming, when you were younger sort of melts away, replaced by this new, little being in the centre of your life. Material […]