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 […]
Just for Moms
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 […]
Hair today, gone tomorrow
On top of new mom duties and fluctuating hormones, women often struggle with postpartum hair loss Alana Wagner had a healthy pregnancy, an uneventful birth, and nine months ago, welcomed a perfect baby girl. She and her husband were […]
Mommy goes to school
Going on maternity leave can be extremely daunting, what with a new little creature suddenly under your care 24/7. So too can improving your education, thanks to the pressure that comes with the assignments, tests and other commitments. […]
Is your teen ready to date?
Pediatrician Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, local moms, weigh in on teen dating Most parents would agree that the seasons of parenthood seem to fly by. One day, you bring home a tiny newborn from the hospital, and the next thing […]
You… but better?
Tracy S. has always been proud of her appearance. The 36-year-old Kanata resident goes to the gym regularly, watches her food intake – eating a mostly plant-based diet, and very little bread and junk food – and tries to get […]
Should you get an MLM job?
Direct marketing companies promise competitive commissions and great discounts. Parenting Times finds out whether this statement holds water At first blush, it might seem like a great opportunity for moms. Work from home, on your own schedule. Get paid to […]
In with the in-laws
Local moms share how – and why – they keep the peace in a potentially tumultuous relationship With the holidays in the recent past and March Break approaching, chances are that many of you have just spent time with your […]
Secrets beauty experts swear by
Is winter weather and the stressful holiday season bringing you down? Check out these tips beauty gurus and dermatologists swear by. SPF every day. It’s an obvious one, but no matter the weather, your skin colour or skin type, using a […]