Festival Franco-Ontarien When: June 13 through 15 Where: Major’s Hill Park, Ottawa What: Bringing together thousands of French speakers – and lovers of the French language – to the heart of the National Capital Region, the Festival Franco-Ontarien welcomes and […]
Tracey Tong
Living large
Three bigger-than-average Ottawa families share how they make it all work When Melissa Ferland’s first child was born, her midwife sat on her bed with Ferland’s husband and they jokingly predicted how the births of the couple’s next four […]
Kid-tested, mom-approved
These free – or inexpensive – outings will get your kids socializing and your sanity intact. Tracey Tong – and our preschool tester – report Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, on parental leave, or just have the day off […]
Navigating the maze
With a growing number of diagnoses, there are now more options for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, Tracey Tong reports When Heather M. first learned that her seven-year-old son, Joshua, might have autism spectrum disorder, she worried about what […]
12 Great family fun events
Parenting Times rounds up some of the best family fun activities in the Ottawa area. The final weekend of Winterlude When: Now through February 18 Where: Various locations in Ottawa and Gatineau What: It’s your last chance to enjoy […]
Hair today, gone tomorrow
On top of new mom duties and fluctuating hormones, women often struggle with postpartum hair loss Alana Wagner had a healthy pregnancy, an uneventful birth, and nine months ago, welcomed a perfect baby girl. She and her husband were […]
The greatest gift
Local surrogates help friends – and in some cases, strangers – grow their families, Tracey Tong writes Christine Crook had never met the couple, but she gave them an incredible gift that would change the course of their lives – […]
The homework challenge
Experts weigh in on how to bring love, not war, to the table You want to start 2019 with peace and goodwill. But if your child’s homework is turning your dining room table into a war zone, it might be […]
12 Great family fun events
The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition When: December 12, 13, 7 p.m. and December 13 at 1:30 p.m. at Shenkman Arts Centre; December 15 at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe Where: Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd.; […]
Ottawa’s best-kept secrets
Keeping active, curious children happy and engaged with stimulating activities – and trying to balance that with a tight family budget – can be a challenge, and as the temperature drops, finding suitable activities gets even trickier. Break out the […]