New to nursing? You may need to try a few breastfeeding positions before finding one that works best for you and baby. Medela Canada gave us 10 positions you can try Women have been breastfeeding since the beginning of humankind, […]
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Preparing for baby
A new baby is the new beginning of all new beginnings! In an excerpt from her new book, Raising Your Kids Without Losing Your Cool, author Shantelle Bisson tells Parenting Times readers how to get ready for your new arrival […]
(Un)boxing day
Whatever your interest, there’s a subscription box for that Subscription boxes have been around for a while, but their popularity has skyrocketed in the past couple of years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were sheltering in place, […]
The joy of less
In a society where more is more, Ottawa parents discover that sometimes, cutting back is the answer Kristen Perneel had it all – a family and a full-time job as a high school teacher. But when her younger son […]
Five easy-peasy pool exercises
By Gary Crayton III You already know that a swimming pool can be a beautiful and relaxing retreat, but maybe you don’t know that a pool offers one of the best workouts available. That’s because water is denser than […]
Meet a doula
If you’re pregnant, or planning to be, you may have been asked at some point whether you’d consider using the services of a doula. But what is a doula, and what do they do? We asked Sherry Trowsse, a certified […]
Above board
Nothing says hygge like a beautiful snack board enjoyed with loved ones – The BakerMama serves up three recipes guaranteed to make your next get-together merry and bright Introduction by Tracey Tong […]
Anniversary edition: The great breast debate
Editor’s Note: Flipping through the editions from the last 10 years – a veritable trip down memory lane! – it’s only fitting that our anniversary issue be a reflection on the best of Ottawa Parenting Times. We poured through the pages and […]
Thanks for the memories
Mom is pregnant. The baby is due this fall. Excitement – and her belly – are bulging. Wouldn’t it be fun to capture a moment in time from your baby’s birth day plus some of the magic from the […]
Kid-tested, mom-approved
These free – or inexpensive – outings will get your kids socializing and your sanity intact. Tracey Tong – and our preschool tester – report Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, on parental leave, or just have the day off […]