Books provide benefits regardless of the reader’s age — and some may not be what you’d expect Joanna Pozzulo wants people to think of reading as exercise for the brain. “Just like physical exercise, there are huge health and well-being […]
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Writing for a reason
Three local children’s authors and illustrators share the goals behind their books Derville and Tasha Lowe “We believe books are excellent resources for introducing and explaining difficult topics.” It started off as a “simple project” to […]
Getting older, staying home
NORCs — naturally occurring retirement communities — allow older adults an alternative to seniors’ housing You may not realize it, but you probably have a NORC in your neighbourhood. That’s what Mary Lou Kelley says. Even after spending years as […]
Treats for all
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 […]
Friendship after 40
Having meaningful connections helps people to live longer “Having good relationships and good friendships is the best thing you can do to live longer.” That’s according to Sue McGarvie, an Ottawa clinical sex and relationship counselor. “Study after study indicates […]
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 […]
Second chances
Buying and selling used gives new life to family essentials For generations, money-savvy parents have been outfitting their growing kids and their changing hobbies with gently used items. Buying and selling through thrift stores, garage sales and consignment shops stretches […]
A worthwhile investment
While some intensive extracurricular activities can be all-consuming, parents are saying it’s worth the time and money Some months, Amanda DeGrace pays more for her three children’s extracurricular activities than for the mortgage on the family’s Ottawa home. Thirteen-year-old Dominic […]
Where there’s a will, there’s a plan
Change your will as your life changes, experts say Making a will is all about the big picture. “It’s about what you want, how you want your estate managed, and how to achieve it,” says Heather Austin-Skaret, a co-managing partner […]
All the lonely people
Loneliness is individual, complicated and situational—and can affect people of all ages Social isolation—being alone—was a devastating factor during the COVID-19 pandemic in long-term care homes, contributing to feelings of loneliness and negative impacts on both the physical and […]