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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 […]
Finding lost Ottawa
A hyperlocal website has sparked the interests of history buffs everywhere. Sheryl Bennett-Wilson looks back The internet was just getting started when Canadian David McGee was working at MIT in Boston in 1997. Even then, says McGee, “I wondered how […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Budgeting for baby
A new addition to the family may require some financial adjustments When Chris Browning learned she was expecting her first child in early 2021, she was thrilled. “[My husband] and I had just bought our first home,” says the […]
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 […]
Fifty years of fun: the Nepean Sportsplex
The Woodroffe Ave. facility plays host to athletes, artists and artisans, seniors, kids, and well, everyone When it first opened its doors in 1973, the Nepean Sportsplex was the largest recreation complex in Canada. Half a century later, much has […]
Slim is the new safe
Graco’s new SlimFit3™ LX 3-in-1 car seat allows families to save space in their vehicles—without compromising on safety As we enter the spring season, many of us are dreaming of summer holidays and seeing more of our country with our […]