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Happiness Habits 613's Tamara Robinson, left, and Stephen Bierbrier. Photo Courtesy Happiness Habits 613

Happy together

A free grassroots community group is spreading a life-changing message   In a world dominated by screens, Ottawa residents Stephen Bierbrier and Tamara Robinson are rooting for face-to-face meetings and in-person connections. They want to remind everyone that happiness is […]

rigitte Dobrzanski at Key to Speech in Orleans. Photo Courtesy Brigitte Dobrzanski

Unlocking the door

Your child’s been referred to a speech-language pathologist. What happens next?   Communication is the essence of human interaction, says Brigitte Dobrzanski. But for some, that doesn’t come without effort and support.   That’s where speech therapy comes in—it can […]

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Little people, big sneezes

Parenting Times chats with Dr. Stephanie Liu, the Canadian family physician and the Instagram star behind The Life of Dr. Mom (@thelifeofdrmom) about managing your child’s seasonal allergies Ottawa Parenting Times: What are seasonal allergies and what time of year […]

AdventureSmart's Hug-a-Tree and Survive. Photo Courtesy SBO-OVSAR

A matter of survival

Getting lost in the woods can happen to anyone, says outdoor educator Sonia Vani, and can be avoided if one puts thought into preparation     Sonia Vani has enjoyed a feeling of “belonging outside” since childhood. “My parents encouraged […]

Campers from Richard Robinson's 2023 fashion camp. Photo Credit Francois Mittens

Catwalk style in Ottawa? You bet

Richard Robinson Fashion Design Academy offers young artists a unique camp experience Your young designer’s dreams of catwalks, high fashion and red carpets can come true right here in Ottawa. This summer, your fashion-obsessed child can attend the same school […]

Best. Mom. Ever. The mug says so. Photo Courtesy Cricut Canada

Personalization paradise: The Mother’s Day edition

This year, Mother’s Day just snuck up on you (hey, life is busy, and your children are in like 10 different activities. We get it). Unless you can knit a sweater at breakneck speed or can whip up a brunch […]

Salt Sensory Kit. Photo Courtesy Kai's Sensory Kreations

Feeding the senses

The toy that does it all — helps grow a healthy brain; teaches language development, motor skills, independence and self-confidence; and promotes curiosity and self-regulation — has been around since the beginning of time A few years ago, Caroline Sutherland […]

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Treat yo’shelf

This holiday season, deck the family library with these new Canadian reads   Whether you’re seeking a stocking stuffer with substance or a new read to get your kids through the next snowbound day, our list of children’s books has […]