Our family shares an activity that’s fast become a new holiday tradition – and a source of continued entertainment When I was growing up in the 90s, Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” was my favourite movie. This was […]
Just for Kids
Canadian books we’ll be devouring this fall
Parenting Times did not receive any financial compensation for this piece. The fireplace is turned on for the first time this season, colourful and crunchy leaves blanket the ground and… is that the smell of hot chocolate heating on […]
A whole new world
This summer, falling into (and in love with) a new world is easy when you find a great book. Parenting Times Magazine rounds up some new reads featuring Canadian authors and illustrators Books for Babies and Toddlers The Rainbow […]
Getting the ball rolling on science
An Ottawa producer is behind the hit TV show ‘Run the Marbles!’ which inspires kids to take STEM out of the classroom You may have seen those awe-inspiring videos of mesmerizing marble runs created by engineers on social media. Instead […]
Kickin’ it, kid style
With the spring season fast approaching, it’s time for the city’s smallest athletes to hit the pitch Even though he’s not yet four years old, Hunter Overdulve seems to have soccer in his blood. “Soccer is quite predominant in their […]
Fresh ink
When the weather outside is frightful, curl up with a new book Inclement weather is keeping the family inside. What to do? Check out these 10 new reads by Canadian authors and illustrators. Books for Babies and Toddlers […]
Nine stories for summer
Whether they’re reading at the cottage or from the comfort of a couch at home, these books will make the most of your kids’ downtime After a long day of exploring, playing outside and making new friends at camp, […]
Purveyor of rest
Carefully crafted in the Ozark Mountains, Purveyor 15’s Montessori-inspired beds create space for sleep… and adventures Humans spend about one-third of their lives sleeping. Because of this, mother of two Taylor Frost-Smith believes that beds should be of the best […]
Recreating magic
A documentary introduces a new generation of children to beloved Canadian icon Mr. Dressup through ‘The Magic of Make-Believe’ Photo Credits: Documentary Cover Art Credits: Amazon Canada Vintage Photo Credits: Photos Courtesy of CBC Still Photos Collection Tickle Trunk Craft Credits: Prime […]
True tales
We rounded up six must-read Canadian biographies for kids Nothing inspires kids like a fellow Canadian who beat the odds and worked hard to make it to the top of his or her field. We scanned our shelves and […]