April 16 & 17, 2016 at Nepean Sportsplex Meet & Greet Dora the Explorer and Diego on stage! Meet, hug and say “Hola” to Dora the Explorer and her cousin Diego on the Expo stage. There will be multiple Dora […]
Feature Articles
‘It really is a humour story about motherhood’
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 […]
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 […]
Shopping with a conscience
Photo by Sonia Mendes
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 […]
Growing up online
Raising children with a healthy digital presence is top of mind for parents these days. Sonia Mendes explains how to help kids establish a responsible digital identity Parents love sharing about their kids. In addition to being integral members of […]
A rockin’ HAIR-lloween
Ottawa ‘80s tribute band Hair Force 1 will bring their brand of hair metal for a thrilling musical throwback to support the CHEO Foundation In the ‘80s, hair metal bands ruled the airwaves with booming drums, screaming guitars and shrieking […]
An election explainer for parents
Parenting Times asked each of the four major party leaders questions about the hot election issues, their platforms, and family lives. Here are their answers. Stephen Harper Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada What are some of the hot topics […]
Embracing your inner dolphin
The ‘dolphin’ approach is a parenting philosophy rooted in a balanced, firm-yet-flexible mindset, with the ultimate goal of raising healthy, happy kids who are self-motivated As summer holidays wind down, a new school year is ramping up – along with […]
Join us at Ottawa Parent & Child Expo this October!
Meet & Greet Dora the Explorer and Diego on stage! Meet, hug and say “Hola” to Dora the Explorer and her cousin Diego on the Expo stage. There will be multiple Dora & Diego appearances, with morning and afternoon times […]