A big milestone in every teen’s life is when they finally get their driver’s licence.
Ottawa Parenting Times Magazine
Five activities for your kids to do over the winter break
When kids are home for the holidays, keeping them entertained while cooking and preparing your house for guests can be a difficult task. Instead of plopping them in front of the television or other types of screens for hours on […]
Survival guide for first-time parents
Having a baby is a joyous thing.
Great Family Fun Events (Winter 2015-2016)
Terry Fox – Running to the heart of Canada When: Until January 2016 Where: Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier St., Gatineau What: Your last chance to relive Terry Fox’s heroic Marathon of Hope in the largest exhibition of its […]
10 best fall family activities
Fall is a season of excitement, of transition, of freshness and a new beginning. There are so many reasons to look forward to and savour the new season.
Tap this guideline for after-school care
Does your workday match the hours in your child’s school day? That rarely happens. Most working parents of young children need to arrange extra care in the hours before and after school. If you’re looking for guidance, begin your enquiries […]
Who is caring for your child?
Arranging child care is not a task to be done in a hurry. If you have questions, make sure all of them are answered to your satisfaction. The first one: Who will be caring for and educating my child? Increasingly, […]
Social and emotional learning in the early years
By Monique Lanthier and Catherine Millar Talk, sing, write, read and play with your child to set the foundations for early learning and attachment The first six years of life set the foundation for children’s mental health and social emotional […]
Kid-friendly energy efficiency tips
Keeping your home comfortable and energy efficient is a job the whole family can take on. This fall, teach your children about energy use and conservation by incorporating simple energy-saving activities into daily chores and household routines. “It’s important to […]