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Tracey Tong
Lisa Loeb’s journey from ‘90s pop icon to proud mom
Lisa Loeb – the American indie musician known as much for her trademark cat-eye glasses as for her talent as a songwriter and storyteller – embodied the music of the ‘90s. Her platinum hit song Stay (I Missed You), from the 1994 film Reality Bites, became the anthem for a generation of young people trying to figure out what – or who – they wanted out of life. Now, the same Gen-Yers who loved her for the songs Do You Sleep, I Do, and Let’s Forget About It, now grown with children of their own, have the chance to experience Loeb’s music all over again.
Forging bonds, online and beyond
Ottawa moms say social media has enabled them to expand their social circle – and find ‘amazing’ new sources of support, writes Tracey Tong. When Jathina Blais was pregnant with her son, she joined a Facebook group for mothers who […]
Five great plans for five days
The Parenting Times guide to March Break family fun in Ottawa As a child, you probably welcomed March Break – a whole week off without having to get up early for school or rush to your extracurricular activities – with […]
Ottawa’s best kept secrets
20 free (or crazy cheap) fun things to do this winter 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 […]
Find the family beat with fun workshops at Nepean Creative Arts Centre
Between work and school, it’s hard for families to fit programming for the kids and family quality time into the few remaining hours of the day. The Nepean Creative Arts Centre may have a solution for that, with its 25th […]
Creativity comes to life at the Shenkman Arts Centre
If you live in Ottawa and you love theatre and the arts, chances are you’ve seen a show at the Shenkman Arts Centre. Best known for its more than 200 professional shows throughout the year, the centre, tucked away in […]
Something for everyone this season at Centrepointe Theatres
This holiday season, pack up the kids and venture into the great outdoors – without having to brave the bitter cold. “It’s important to us to inspire a love of theatre, literature, or music in kids of all ages,” said […]
Sun salutations & baby snuggles
Yoga – whether for mom and baby or simply mom alone – offers a plethora of mental and physical benefits, along with much-needed social time. At Meghan Trevorrow’s yoga class, om-s are punctuated with coos and the occasional cry. Here, […]