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Step up your weekday dinner game

August 30, 2019By Ottawa Parenting Times Magazine

It’s a real thing! Healthy dinners that can be made in a flash Juggling schedules, coordinating pick-up and drop-off and helping the kids with homework… welcome to back to school life. Being strapped for time doesn’t have to mean lack-luster […]

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Growing strong, healthy bones

April 10, 2019By OPT Staff

School-aged kids 5 to 12 have special calcium requirements Children are adults under construction. So, their dietary needs are different from those of adults. Their diet must be geared for growth and normal development. In addition to proteins and fats, […]

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Protecting baby from whooping cough

April 10, 2019By Dr. Paul Roumeliotis

(Photo of Dr. Paul Roumeliotis) Recent Canadian and American guidelines recommend that all pregnant women receive the pertussis vaccine during every pregnancy even if they have previously received this vaccine. This is to prevent whooping cough infection in the mother, […]

Your child’s first visit to the dentist

March 14, 2018By Ottawa Parenting Times Magazine

By Ian McConnachie B.Sc., D.D.S., M.S., F.R.C.D.(C) How to find the right dental team, and what to expect when you get there You’ve read up on taking care of your baby’s teeth. You have waited excitedly, smartphone in hand, […]

Colds and Cough: Causes and Treatment

December 28, 2017By Dr. Paul Roumeliotis

There are several hundred viruses that cause the common cold. The symptoms include runny or stuffy nose, mild cough, and low-grade fever. The common cold is spread through respiratory droplets directly from sneezing and coughing. These viruses can also be […]

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Take a bite out of bad eating habits

October 11, 2017By Canada Safety Council

As a concerned parent or guardian, here are some tips to ensure you’re building positive eating habits in your children from a young age that leave them energized, well-fed and ready to take on the day.

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‘My child is not talking … should I be concerned?’

September 13, 2017By Ottawa Public Health

As a parent, you may find yourself asking questions related to your child’s speech development. First Words and Ottawa Public Health are here to help!