Actor, writer, comedian and Ontario native Anne Marie Scheffler brings her hit one-woman show Suddenly Mommy! to Ottawa this fall, detailing her journey from showbiz to motherhood, and the insanity that often comes with juggling a career and a baby.
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Green up your summer in the nation’s capital
What your family needs to know about going green in Ottawa, by the numbers.
Outdoor fun comes naturally at your local conservation authority
In the mood for some outdoor adventure, but working with a shoestring budget? Try getting to know the conservation authorities located in Ottawa’s backyard!
Kanata mom designs a new life
Kanata’s Huma Syed left behind a fast-paced career in Dubai to move to Canada, where she gave birth to her first child and recently launched her own clothing line, Noura’s Couture.
A desperate dad’s plea for help
A Richmond father has launched a second fundraising campaign to help support his severely disabled son while he searches for a long-term solution to fill the gap. When it comes to Christmas wishes, Richmond resident Myles Dear is only hoping […]
Shopping with a conscience
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Winter recipes to warm your soul
Sonia Mendes shares a few of her all-time favourite winter comfort foods – simple, delicious and satisfying recipes sure to satisfy your family over the chilly months ahead. Some of my best childhood memories involve food. Looking back, I can […]
Growing up online
Raising children with a healthy digital presence is top of mind for parents these days. Sonia Mendes explains how to help kids establish a responsible digital identity Parents love sharing about their kids. In addition to being integral members of […]
Have bikes, will travel
This Hintonburg family is pressing ‘pause’ on their Ottawa lives, taking their children out of the classroom, and embarking on the cycling trip of a lifetime, writes Sonia Mendes. The Heffernan-Wilker family is definitely on a roll. Hintonburg resident Kathleen […]
Embracing your inner dolphin
The ‘dolphin’ approach is a parenting philosophy rooted in a balanced, firm-yet-flexible mindset, with the ultimate goal of raising healthy, happy kids who are self-motivated As summer holidays wind down, a new school year is ramping up – along with […]