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Ottawa Parenting Times Magazine
Step up your weekday dinner game
It’s a real thing! Healthy dinners that can be made in a flash Juggling schedules, coordinating pick-up and drop-off and helping the kids with homework… welcome to back to school life. Being strapped for time doesn’t have to mean lack-luster […]
Beat the heat with these thirst-quenching treats
Hot summer days call for shade and something delicious to sip under the sun. We asked Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice for some kid-friendly mocktail recipes that children and their parents and caregivers can make (and enjoy!) together. Sparkling Strawberry […]
Start good oral health habits early
Good oral health is best learned young. When you smile, it says a lot about your overall wellness. Unfortunately, many people don’t take proper care of their mouth. In fact, gum disease – which is often caused by improper dental […]
Five easy ways to bring the outdoor classroom to life
Spring is the time to head outdoors and embrace being an ‘outsider,’ Kris Kiser writes. Green spaces promote outdoor living, contribute to our health and well-being, support wildlife, and offer a home playground for our children and pets. They also […]
Tiny chefs
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 […]
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 […]
Five reasons for every kid to attend camp
Lessons, positive memories, and lifelong friendships all found in this essential childhood experience, writes Matt Barr Positive memories are made that last a lifetime When adults that have attended summer camps as children are asked what their fondest childhood memories […]
Get your kids outside this winter
Bundling up and heading outdoors in the cold weather can spark creativity in your toddler, Kris Kiser writes Parents and guardians may be tempted to dial back outdoor activities for kids when cold temperatures arrive, but playing outside is good […]
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 […]