How one Ontario family turned an accessible Halloween for one child into a Canada-wide goal to make trick or treating safe and open to everyone Editor’s note: This story is part of an occasional series, Families with a Cause. The families featured […]
Tracey Tong
A grand adventure
Before settling in for the winter, make a plan to check out New Brunswick’s best-kept secret Editor’s note: This story is part of an occasional series, Fall for local travel. Parenting Times did not receive any compensation or complimentary goods or services […]
Catwalk style in Ottawa? You bet
Richard Robinson Fashion Design Academy offers young artists a unique camp experience Your young designer’s dreams of catwalks, high fashion and red carpets can come true right here in Ottawa. This summer, your fashion-obsessed child can attend the same school […]
12 Great Family Fun Events
Here’s what’s happening in the National Capital Region this summer What: Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Where: Mādahòkì Farm, 4420 West Hunt Club Rd. When: June 21 to 23 Why: The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival returns to Mādahòkì Farm, Indigenous […]
From the Editor
As a former daily news journalist, Ottawa resident since 2007 and mother of two active kids who like to see and do all the things, there are very few festivals, events, or attractions that I haven’t been to at least […]
For the love of Connor
Inspired by her son, a Curran mom creates a soothing solution for an oral fixation Connor was a bright and happy baby who learned quickly and loved looking at books, being outside and spending time in the water. […]
Nine stories for summer
Whether they’re reading at the cottage or from the comfort of a couch at home, these books will make the most of your kids’ downtime After a long day of exploring, playing outside and making new friends at camp, […]
Personalization paradise: The Mother’s Day edition
This year, Mother’s Day just snuck up on you (hey, life is busy, and your children are in like 10 different activities. We get it). Unless you can knit a sweater at breakneck speed or can whip up a brunch […]
Feeding the senses
The toy that does it all — helps grow a healthy brain; teaches language development, motor skills, independence and self-confidence; and promotes curiosity and self-regulation — has been around since the beginning of time A few years ago, Caroline Sutherland […]
Staying well at camp
If this summer will mark your child’s first time at a sleepaway camp, take heart — we have the tips to help them thrive With summer fast approaching, you may already be searching for residential camp options with input […]








