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 […]
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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 […]
Should you get a vasectomy?
Getting a vasectomy is a big decision for several reasons. Most significantly, in the vast majority of cases – rare reversals aside – it means your family is done growing for good. For a lot of men, there’s […]
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 […]
Back on track
Helping Ottawa’s at-risk and homeless youth through Operation Come Home is a family affair for Eric Bollman When a friend asked Eric Bollman to spend the night outdoors in the dead of winter for the first time 15 years […]
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 […]
Lighting the way
Local family supports Candlelighters of Ottawa in memory of son Bryce Editor’s note: Parenting Times is proud to present an occasional series, Families with a Cause. The local families our writers have interviewed have been propelled for a desire, for […]
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 […]
Mommy goes to school
Going on maternity leave can be extremely daunting, what with a new little creature suddenly under your care 24/7. So too can improving your education, thanks to the pressure that comes with the assignments, tests and other commitments. […]