Earlier this year, Christine was in a bad place in her relationship. “Life with my ex-partner was horrible,” says the Ottawa mother of one, whose name Parenting Times changed to protect the privacy of all parties involved. “I got […]
Tracey Tong
A gift from the heart
Brought together by an act of love and sacrifice, two Ottawa families forge a lifelong friendship When the world is turned topsy-turvy, one who may be feeling disillusioned and unsure about the good intentions of others need to hear the […]
More common than you think
Sponsored Often an unspoken issue, bedwetting may be a cause of embarrassment for older children. But it’s a phase they’ll usually outgrow on their own. Until then, there’s help It’s a tough situation for everyone involved. Bedwetting is hard on […]
From the editor
To many people, the back to school season signals a new beginning – arguably as much as a new calendar year. Typically, retailers ramp up their sales of clothing, school supplies, dorm essentials and inspiration for office makeovers. Sports […]
Keep kids safe online
With COVID-19, parents, workers, families and kids are all spending more time online. Three experts weigh in on how to keep the littles safe Although the world is cautiously opening up again, many people are choosing to spend more time […]
COVID-19 explained for kids
A book that explains the COVID-19 crisis through the eyes of a five-year-old girl, The Big Thing teaches children about looking for silver linings When the COVID-19 lockdown came into effect around the world, writers, artists and translators from China, the […]
(Un)boxing day
Whatever your interest, there’s a subscription box for that Subscription boxes have been around for a while, but their popularity has skyrocketed in the past couple of years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were sheltering in place, […]
From the editor
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 […]
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 […]