Participants get the abilities needed to excel in a potential military career – or just learn confidence and useful life skills Confidence and leadership abilities may come naturally to some, but that doesn’t mean the rest of us […]
Feature Articles
The hardest job
In one of this year’s hottest parenting books, author Antonia Cetin answers your most pressing parenting questions and allays your worst fears Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom or someone who works outside the home; fed your kids broccoli […]
Flying solo
Parenting Times talks to widowed and single moms about how they make it work, for the sake of their kids Parenting can be tough. Let’s face it – the job is just easier with two (or more) – sets of […]
Letting go, moving on
An Ottawa dad – and his 10-year-old daughter – find new ground after the end of a marriage Iremember it vividly. Standing in our apartment’s small kitchen before work, putting peanut butter and jam on toast, I began to […]
Finding their tribe: James Gordon talks to stay-at-home dads about getting out, avoiding isolation and being in good company
As anyone who has stayed home to care for children can attest, being a full-time parent can sometimes feel very isolating. This is especially true for stay-at-home dads. Unfortunately, “traditional” views in Western society hold that the father of […]
This magic moment
A family picnic. A long drink from a water fountain on a hot day. Backyard camping under the stars. These are just normal family activities and the stuff of summer, but like warm weather in Ottawa, they’ll be gone in […]
How much is too much?
Expert, parents discuss how many organized activities are ideal for kids Now that summer is on its way, the temptation might be there to throw your child headlong into a slew of activities to keep her stimulated and busy. But […]
Steppin’ out
This season, take advantage of living in the 613 – be a tourist in your own city The days are getting longer and the temperature is rising, making it the perfect time to get out of the house and explore […]
Rethink your space
Local organizational guru Kathy McEwan shows Parenting Times readers how to revamp their home offices and kids’ play spaces Whether your goal is to spend more time away from the office in favour of working from home; to complete a […]
Should you hire a parenting coach?
Who are they? What do they do? And most of all… can they help? Writer Samantha Ball shares her family’s experience with a parenting coach My daughter was born with a strong personality. Mary, 6, is bold, sassy, funny, and […]