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 […]
Tracey Tong
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 […]
12 Great Family Fun Events (March-April 2018)
Parenting Times rounds up some of the best family fun activities in the Ottawa area. Winterlude When: Now through February 19 Where: Various locations in Ottawa and Gatineau What: Bundle up for a last chance to enjoy this classic winter […]
Real TALK about Santa Claus
6 Ottawa parents talk to Tracey Tong about how they handle the often-tricky issue of jolly old Saint Nick. In our very multicultural city, we’re as likely to find families who don’t celebrate Christmas as ones who do. And for […]
So happy together
These Ottawa families live in multigenerational households, for reasons that vary from family to family, and as they tell Tracey Tong, it’s an unorthodox arrangement that can be challenging and richly rewarding. Ottawa resident Meagan Martin has a happy family […]
The facts about fertility
One in six Canadians will struggle with this important issue. Tracey Tong spoke to one couple about their experience, and consulted with an expert to clarify the many misconceptions about fertility. When Kaeleigh MacDonald and her husband Jeff decided to […]