Manotick hockey mom’s trials and tribulations revealed in new book Manotick’s Astra Groskaufmanis once envisioned raising a family that would spend winter weekends on the ski hill. But as John Lennon sang, “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy […]
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A desperate dad’s plea for help
A Richmond father has launched a second fundraising campaign to help support his severely disabled son while he searches for a long-term solution to fill the gap. When it comes to Christmas wishes, Richmond resident Myles Dear is only hoping […]
From military man to doting dad
Ottawa Councillor Jody Mitic reflects on his military career, double amputation, and the joys of fatherhood in his newly released memoir. “I am what I am. It’s all there,” retired Master Corporal and current Innes Ward Councillor Jody Mitic says bluntly […]
Life as a Mini Pop Kid
Decades after climbing the charts with Video Killed the Radio Star and other famous covers, the Mini Pops are back with a new set of performers serving up Top 40 hits with a family-friendly twist, writes Leslie Foster. Did you listen […]
A surrogacy story
It has been a controversial alternative for prospective parents, and in Canada, it’s illegal for surrogates to receive financial compensation. So what would motivate an Ottawa mother to carry a child for someone else? Sophie Desrosiers discovers. “Isn’t it hard […]
‘What I love is that it shows the diversity of family’
Gays With Kids, a new website launched by two Toronto dads, aims to help gay men navigate – and celebrate – the world of parenthood Today their lives revolve around their young children, but at one time, Toronto’s Brian Rosenberg […]
‘Pain is a signal our bodies give us’
Many harried parents ignore the onset of back pain until it becomes unbearable and near-crippling. Sarah Niman explains why maintaining spinal strength is crucial, and how to do it while parenting. Natalie Castonguay has five kids under age six, so […]
Bully Breakdown
As the prevalence of bullying continues among Canada’s youth, Dani-Elle Dubé looks at the various factors that make a child more likely to become a bully, and explains the warning signs you should be looking for. We all know that […]
10 steps to building a gemstone ice castle
When cabin fever hits, bundle up and head outdoors to create a dazzling ice castle your kids will tell their kids about. Story and photos by Leslie Foster Transport your bricks to your building pad. We used sleds to make […]
Taking the ‘alternative family’ mainstream
A Dunrobin mother has created a new series of books to reflect the experiences of children raised in diverse family forms, writes Sonia Mendes. As a new mother, Stephanie Kain has fielded more than her share of very personal questions […]