‘Why buy it when you can make it?’ Smart cutters allow parents to customize items—just in time for back to school My mother made everything from Halloween costumes to handknitted Christmas stockings to a silk gown for a fraternity […]
Just for Parents
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 […]
The age of anxiety
The pandemic saw an increase in anxiety in kids and teens—and even young children were affected In late 2020, Natalie noticed that her daughter, Megan, had been losing weight. It wasn’t a surprise, as the-then 13-year-old hadn’t had her […]
No place like here
New parents — and their preemies — are in good hands here in Ottawa. We take a tour of four organizations you need to know Expecting? There’s no better place to be in than the National Capital Region, home to […]
In case of emergency
As a teen, Ottawa’s Eric Roy developed an interest in saving lives. Today, Roy’s First Aid Plus teaches people how to help others Eric Roy recalls when last summer, an Ottawa mother took a course with his company, First […]
Digging deep for the planet
Vermicomposting is good for your garden, the environment and fascinating for kids In 2017, Akil Mesiwala was looking for a way to make his life more sustainable. After researching indoor composting and vermicomposting, he bought some red wiggler […]
For the love of Carolyn
Sixty years after the death of her daughter, Beryl Phillips is working to ensure children with Down syndrome receive the support they need When Carolyn Phillips was born with Down syndrome in 1948, her first-time parents had few options […]
Clean without compromise
These days, consumers from all walks of life are concerned with what goes into their water. People are doing their research, and every little bit makes a difference. But what good are ‘clean’ formulas if your clothes and […]
Staying put
More seniors are choosing to age in place. Sheryl Bennett-Wilson counts the ways millennials can help keep their parents safe When the National Institute of Aging asked Canadians over the age of 65, almost 100 percent said they plan to […]