Her son Nolan’s life-threatening allergies inspired Michelle Nel to pen a series of books for families. Tracey Tong talks to the Ottawa author A personal support worker, Michelle Nel had yearned to be an author since childhood. For years, it […]
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Close to home
Ottawa families watched in horror as Ukraine was attacked. Janhabi Nandy writes about how their crisis became ours Judit Marton watched the news coverage of Russia’s attack on Ukraine with increasing anxiety. Her concern for her daughter, living and working […]
From cradle to grave
How its youngest and oldest citizens are treated is telling of a community. Here are three organizations that are making a difference in the lives of families From Andrew Fleck Children’s Services for preschool aged kids and their parents; […]
Earth’s angels
These eco-friendly organizations are leading local grassroots efforts to make the city a greener place For Brittanny Belanger, it all started with prescription pill bottles. “A couple of years ago, I had some mental health issues, and I was taking […]
There’s an app for that
There’s a growing number of online programs dedicated to seniors, their fitness and health. Here are some worth checking out Winter and COVID-19 kept many of us — especially seniors — from getting active, but with the arrival of […]
Taking care of business
Parenting plus pandemic means double the work for local business owners Running your own business can be difficult enough, but for many local small business owners who are also juggling parenthood, the pandemic has proved a time of challenges and […]
Sea change
A new baby is coming, which means undertaking a big — and important — task of helping the big brother- or sister-to-be. No matter how old they are, getting your first child used to the idea of having a sibling […]
Painting through the pandemic
Thousands of aspiring artists — including writer Tracey Tong — have Carleton Place’s Janet Beath to thank for their new COVID hobby Some artists create art, and others, like Janet Beath, create other artists. During the course […]
When to make the move
Deciding to move an aging parent into a retirement facility is never easy. Here’s the info you need to make the best decisions for your loved ones A fall was the deciding factor for Ted Pidgeon. “I’m guessing my mother […]
Stoking the inner fire
When parents don’t take time for themselves, it can lead to stress and burnout While researching the flora and fauna of west Ottawa about 10 years ago, photographer Deanna Wright was surprised to learn just how many bird species live […]