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 […]
Feature Articles
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 […]
Extreme Downsize
How one Ottawa family traded more for less – and came out ahead Emily Carty, 33, has always loved small spaces. Her husband, Chris, 34, and their daughter Maggie, 5, share the same appreciation for cozy living. Over the past […]
Distinctly Canadian
Maplelea Girl dolls reflect Canadian culture, history and lifestyle, and it’s been a runaway success – and a major source of pride – for the woman behind them. Sheryl Bennett-Wilson tells her story. There couldn’t be anything more quintessentially Canadian […]
So happy together
These Ottawa families live in multigenerational households, for reasons that vary from family to family, and as they tell Tracey Tong, it’s an unorthodox arrangement that can be challenging and richly rewarding. Ottawa resident Meagan Martin has a happy family […]
The facts about fertility
One in six Canadians will struggle with this important issue. Tracey Tong spoke to one couple about their experience, and consulted with an expert to clarify the many misconceptions about fertility. When Kaeleigh MacDonald and her husband Jeff decided to […]