Summer 2020 Let’s take a short trip (likely the only one I’ll be making in 2020 – thanks, COVID-19) behind the scenes at Parenting Times. In the magazine world, the themes and content of each edition are decided months in […]
Tracey Tong
Cycling through the capital
Bike riding hit a new level of popularity during the pandemic. Here’s what you need to know when cycling in Ottawa this summer, Tracey Tong writes First, it was hand sanitizer, then toilet paper, flour and yeast. Then news outlets […]
The joy of less
In a society where more is more, Ottawa parents discover that sometimes, cutting back is the answer Kristen Perneel had it all – a family and a full-time job as a high school teacher. But when her younger son […]
Precious moments
Sharing a hobby with your child can bring you closer together and build trust Sandra Czarny’s Australian Shepherds are more than her pets and family members – they’re her hobby. Czarny – who has kept the breed for over 20 […]
What does working at home look like for you?
The world may be slowly trickling back into the workplace, but for many of us, work continues from home. Those lucky enough to have a dedicated office or a pre-established workplace may have made a near-seamless transition, but what about […]
Best Covid-19 educational resources for kids
Editor’s note: This is a part of Parenting Times’ online-only series of stories designed to make your Covid-19 distancing journey a bit easier. More than two months into our physical distancing journey, many parents have a routine with their kids […]
12 Great family fun events
Editor’s Note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all events have been postponed or cancelled until further notice. Ottawa Coffee Fest When: March 21-22 Where: Lansdowne Park What: The only event of its kind in Ottawa, Coffee Fest allows attendees to […]
Where in the world?
‘Orienteering is great for families with kids,’ local organizer says. Tracey Tong reports on the sport you need to check out in 2020 As Ottawa thaws into spring, many families will want to trade their indoor views for one […]
Meet a doula
If you’re pregnant, or planning to be, you may have been asked at some point whether you’d consider using the services of a doula. But what is a doula, and what do they do? We asked Sherry Trowsse, a certified […]
Mind the gap
What’s it really like having kids who are further apart in age? Tracey Tong reports My parents had two under two. And when we were growing up, most of our friends that had siblings were close enough in age that […]