When I was young, I came into possession of a worn copy of the Faber Book of Reportage. Nestled within its brittle pages, I found a most intriguing instance of creative parenting, dating back some 500 years. It was a […]
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Joyride
During the pandemic, entertainment is sometimes just a hop, skip – or LRT ride – away In all the years I’ve been writing about the Confederation Line, I never guessed I’d be joy-riding the LRT system simply for something to […]
Not for the faint of heart
Ottawa winters can be quite brutal – but for the sake of his son, you’ll find columnist Jon Willing outdoors… and loving it The older I get, the less hardy I’ve become in Ottawa’s cold, damp winters. Winter activities […]
Another kind of upbringing
Riley grows up in a different type of household than his father Chris Hunt did. Here’s why both are great, our columnist explains My son Riley stared at his own reflection in the bathroom mirror, his toothbrush an inch from […]
Time to ship out, son
Why, within a generation, have so many young men been so willing to do so little to leave home, wonders Joe Banks.
Sowing the seeds of inclusion
A recent soccer game with his young son showed Chris Hunt the importance of helping refugees take root and blossom in their new home.
An ode to potty training
A child’s first successful bowel movement is surely among life’s most underrated joys, writes Joe Banks.
Losing Nemo
The death of his son’s first pet got Chris Hunt thinking about all the other hard truths he will have to reveal.
First comes love, then the baby carriage, then (maybe?) the wedding
Joe Banks reflects on how more couples are focusing on parenting rather than rushing marriage.
A disastrous, wonderful holiday trip
A family getaway to Montreal began with a series of mini-disasters for writer Chris Hunt and his family, but concluded with magical moments and cherished memories. By the end of the first day of our first Christmas trip, I was […]