Our family shares an activity that’s fast become a new holiday tradition – and a source of continued entertainment When I was growing up in the 90s, Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” was my favourite movie. This was […]
Tracey Tong
Canadian books we’ll be devouring this fall
Parenting Times did not receive any financial compensation for this piece. The fireplace is turned on for the first time this season, colourful and crunchy leaves blanket the ground and… is that the smell of hot chocolate heating on […]
From the Editor
A 16th birthday is a significant milestone in many North American cultures. For teens, it marks the closing of one chapter and the passage to adulthood. Indeed, many people take this time to look back on a childhood left behind, […]
Kids, Unplugged
A smartphone-free nation takes a village – one built by a Canadian mom Jenny Perez was in a love-hate relationship with her phone – “so helpful sometimes, but also a big distraction,” says the Vancouver-based mother of one. “I […]
Small schools, big opportunities
Micro schools offer a sense of belonging and personalized, relationship-based education Long before the micro school became a trend in education, Académie de la Capitale was already putting its principles into practice. Since its founding in 1998, the administration and […]
12 Great Family Fun Events
Here’s what’s happening in the National Capital Region this back-to-school season What: Faerie Picnics Where: Strathcona Park, Range Road, Ottawa When: Aug. 19, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Why: After successful runs in 2023 and 2024, Cirquonscient returns with evening Faerie […]
Standing up for safety
As summer draws to a close, many teens and young adults looking for a bit of independence or to save money for school will be entering the workforce for the first time Young people have been taking on part-time […]
From the editor
Heading back to school this September will be like a break after the summer we’ve had… and I don’t think our family is atypical. I’m writing this piece from the gazebo of my in-laws’ lake house, where we’ve been […]
Your party, your way
Looking to add a personal touch to an end-of-summer bash? It’s easy with advanced planning, the latest gadgets and good friends When our daughter Millie’s 11th birthday party rolled around, we wanted to make the invite list large while keeping […]
A whole new world
This summer, falling into (and in love with) a new world is easy when you find a great book. Parenting Times Magazine rounds up some new reads featuring Canadian authors and illustrators Books for Babies and Toddlers The Rainbow […]