Happy fall! This is me, your friendly neighbourhood Parenting Times editor, on the right. Hi! In the photo with me is my beautiful lifelong best friend Jennifer, who also says hi. Jenn and I grew up in the 80s and […]
Tracey Tong
Modern families
As Ottawa’s Parent Resource Centre celebrates its 50th anniversary, experts reflect on what has changed – and what hasn’t – in the world’s most important job It was 1975 and Ottawa had yet to have a central place […]
An anxious generation
Anxiety disorders are common in children and adolescents and can manifest in different ways With new teachers, new classmates and new routines, the back-to-school season can be a source of anxiety for many children. According to a […]
Risky business
As of 2020, 35 percent of Canadian youth aged 15 to 19 have tried vaping. A leading organization shares the signs – and the risks – of experimentation Two years ago, Sarah L. was sorting her son Ethan’s […]
Keep burnout at bay
Today’s parents and caregivers are doing it all. But when’s it their turn for self-care? Those lazy, hazy days of summer are winding down, which means gearing up for a new school year. The Energizer Bunny has nothing […]
From the editor
To me, the new year begins in September, not in January. As fellow parents, you may be inclined to agree. We refresh our wardrobes and office supplies (who else gets excited over a blank agenda and a new pack of […]
Spin city
This story is part of a series in the Summer 2026 issue This summer, hit the road with your kids A popular youth cycling program gets the entire family rolling. Tracey Tong gets in the saddle If you’re […]
Chill vibes
This story is part of a series in the Summer 2026 issue This summer, plan the sleepover of your kid’s dreams It’s party time! Tracey Tong talks to a local expert on planning a shindig no child will want to […]
Breaking the stigma
This story is part of a series in the Summer 2026 issue This summer, spark a conversation about inclusivity With a goal of creating stories that exceptional children will be able to see themselves in, two childhood friends founded ReadAbilities […]
Parenting together after separation
The Separation Planning Hub of Eastern Ontario helps people move forward after a partnership ends… while putting their children first Partnerships can break down. When children are involved, it becomes even more important to do everything thoughtfully, from creating a […]