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 […]
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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 […]
How much is too much?
Expert, parents discuss how many organized activities are ideal for kids Now that summer is on its way, the temptation might be there to throw your child headlong into a slew of activities to keep her stimulated and busy. But […]
Should you get an MLM job?
Direct marketing companies promise competitive commissions and great discounts. Parenting Times finds out whether this statement holds water At first blush, it might seem like a great opportunity for moms. Work from home, on your own schedule. Get paid to […]
Ready, set, run!
Make this the year your child participates in Ottawa Race Weekend Every May, you and your child watch runners go by during Ottawa Race Weekend. But could 2018 be the year your child toes the line at this internationally renowned […]
Great Family Fun Events (April-May, 2018)
Parenting Times rounds up some of the best family fun in the Ottawa area. Ottawa PoutineFest When: April 19 through 22 Where: Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. What: You won’t want to miss this amazing food experience (and the first big […]
Rethink your space
Local organizational guru Kathy McEwan shows Parenting Times readers how to revamp their home offices and kids’ play spaces Whether your goal is to spend more time away from the office in favour of working from home; to complete a […]
In with the in-laws
Local moms share how – and why – they keep the peace in a potentially tumultuous relationship With the holidays in the recent past and March Break approaching, chances are that many of you have just spent time with your […]