rigitte Dobrzanski at Key to Speech in Orleans. Photo Courtesy Brigitte Dobrzanski

Unlocking the door

Your child’s been referred to a speech-language pathologist. What happens next?   Communication is the essence of human interaction, says Brigitte Dobrzanski. But for some, that doesn’t come without effort and support.   That’s where speech therapy comes in—it can […]

Anastasiia Temborska with her books. Photo Credit Tracey Tong

Writing for a reason

Three local children’s authors and illustrators share the goals behind their books     Derville and Tasha Lowe   “We believe books are excellent resources for introducing and explaining difficult topics.”   It started off as a “simple project” to […]

AdventureSmart's Hug-a-Tree and Survive. Photo Courtesy SBO-OVSAR

A matter of survival

Getting lost in the woods can happen to anyone, says outdoor educator Sonia Vani, and can be avoided if one puts thought into preparation     Sonia Vani has enjoyed a feeling of “belonging outside” since childhood. “My parents encouraged […]

A Treat Accessibly Halloween Village. Photo Courtesy Treat Accessibly

Treats for all

How one Ontario family turned an accessible Halloween for one child into a Canada-wide goal to make trick or treating safe and open to everyone Editor’s note: This story is part of an occasional series, Families with a Cause. The families featured […]

A grand adventure

Before settling in for the winter, make a plan to check out New Brunswick’s best-kept secret Editor’s note: This story is part of an occasional series, Fall for local travel. Parenting Times did not receive any compensation or complimentary goods or services […]

Campers from Richard Robinson's 2023 fashion camp. Photo Credit Francois Mittens

Catwalk style in Ottawa? You bet

Richard Robinson Fashion Design Academy offers young artists a unique camp experience Your young designer’s dreams of catwalks, high fashion and red carpets can come true right here in Ottawa. This summer, your fashion-obsessed child can attend the same school […]