Learning to swim often happens in youth, but it’s not the case for many adults in Canada Editor’s Note: This story was a part of the series You can do it, which ran in the Spring 2026 issue. From […]
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The gift of community: Pass it on
The Buy Nothing Project is growing in Ottawa – and along with it, a network of neighbours Editor’s Note: This story was a part of the series The Gift, which ran in the March 2026 issue. About 10 years […]
The Night Before Giftmas: A DIY holiday poem
Parenting Times did not receive any financial compensation for this piece. We all love the twinkling lights, the merry music and most of all, the gathering of friends and family this time of year. While we are more […]
Kids, Unplugged
A smartphone-free nation takes a village – one built by a Canadian mom Jenny Perez was in a love-hate relationship with her phone – “so helpful sometimes, but also a big distraction,” says the Vancouver-based mother of one. “I […]
Your party, your way
Looking to add a personal touch to an end-of-summer bash? It’s easy with advanced planning, the latest gadgets and good friends When our daughter Millie’s 11th birthday party rolled around, we wanted to make the invite list large while keeping […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]