In her own words, Ottawa writer Laurie Campbell explains what moves her to write for kids Reading should be fun. Writing should also be fun. That – and a love of nature and travel – fuels Nepean author […]
Features
Mind the gap
What’s it really like having kids who are further apart in age? Tracey Tong reports My parents had two under two. And when we were growing up, most of our friends that had siblings were close enough in age that […]
Love makes a family
Writer Samantha Ball sits down with Ottawa’s Knox family in the wake of bestseller ‘Love Lives Here’ Six years ago last month, Alexis Knox came out as transgender to her parents. Alexis, now 17, shared this with […]
The sandwich generation
In addition to caring for their young children, many parents have taken on the responsibility of caring for their aging parents as well According to Statistics Canada, there are over two million caregivers in Canada, and the majority are women, […]
Art for all
Mobile arts school helps kids to shine A man recognized for his previous career as an accomplished social worker has created an art school that emphasizes the importance of art for emotional and creative growth. The brainchild of Paul Field, […]
The greatest love, the biggest loss
One of the most tragic things a parent – or anyone – can experience, the loss of a baby changes a family Editor’s note: Please note there is a trigger warning for this story, as it is about infant […]
Cold comfort
Ottawa residents share what keeps them hygge for the holidays As lovely as Ottawa is, winters in the capital can be brutal. Between trying to navigate snowbanks with a stroller, struggling in – and out – of snow pants (then […]
In the name of love
Diagnosed with breast cancer at 37, a Stittsville woman shares how readers can help those in the fight of their lives Almost everyone knows someone who is battling a serious illness like cancer. Many will want to support that person, […]
‘There’s a sense of wonder with what we do’
Corporate lawyer-turned-entertainer thrives in bringing joy to girls and boys Ian Quick remembers the day he got hooked on magic. Although he had seen television specials featuring David Copperfield and Doug Henning, the first time he encountered tricks in […]
From our anniversary edition: Beyond the attachment parenting controversy
Editor’s note: Even for the busiest of us, it’s important to take pause and evaluate how we’ve changed and grown. Flipping through the editions from the last 10 years – a veritable trip down memory lane! – it’s only fitting that […]