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 […]
Tracey Tong
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 […]
Rested for the holidays
Whether or not you celebrate during the winter holidays, the chilly months seem to be busy ones for everyone, between visits with friends and family, school concerts, activities in the community, shopping for gifts and gathering for meals. It’s enough […]
12 Great Family Fun Events
Casino du Lac-Leamy Sound of Light When: Wednesdays and Saturdays, until August 18 Where: Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier St., Gatineau What: The Sound of Light is a spectacular to satisfy the senses! Five international fireworks designers create […]
The hardest job
In one of this year’s hottest parenting books, author Antonia Cetin answers your most pressing parenting questions and allays your worst fears Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom or someone who works outside the home; fed your kids broccoli […]
Flying solo
Parenting Times talks to widowed and single moms about how they make it work, for the sake of their kids Parenting can be tough. Let’s face it – the job is just easier with two (or more) – sets of […]
Tips for protecting your family from superbugs
Keep illnesses at bay this back to school season News articles and stories have been warning us about superbugs. They may be the boogeyman of healthcare, but they are very real. They develop when bacterial diseases become resistant to the […]
Is your teen ready to date?
Pediatrician Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, local moms, weigh in on teen dating Most parents would agree that the seasons of parenthood seem to fly by. One day, you bring home a tiny newborn from the hospital, and the next thing […]
You… but better?
Tracy S. has always been proud of her appearance. The 36-year-old Kanata resident goes to the gym regularly, watches her food intake – eating a mostly plant-based diet, and very little bread and junk food – and tries to get […]