Getting a pet is equal parts commitment and responsibility, and can teach your child invaluable life lessons You’ve weighed the pros and cons and considered the practicality of adding a pet to your family at this stage of your lives. […]
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Spreading their wings
Moving out of the family home is a rite of passage — which COVID-19 has delayed — for many young people Olivia Beak-Brown had it all planned out. She and a friend had applied to be roommates at the […]
Teen girl talk
The talented Selena Vujicic (a.k.a. Miss Teenage National Capital Region) and her mother chatted with Parenting Times Magazine about confidence, self-care and the pandemic If you haven’t heard her name, you have COVID-19 to thank for that. As Miss […]
Home safe home
You’re COVID cautious when you go out, but how do you ensure your loved ones are safe in the house? Health Canada explains Wondering how to keep your home safe during these challenging times? By following these simple steps, […]
You can count on us
The disability tax credit can be difficult or confusing for its intended recipients to navigate. Here’s a company that specializes in making sense of it, saving families money “They were so thankful.” It’s a sentiment often expressed by the clients […]
Keep kids safe online
With COVID-19, parents, workers, families and kids are all spending more time online. Three experts weigh in on how to keep the littles safe Although the world is cautiously opening up again, many people are choosing to spend more time […]
Parents’ guide to personal protective equipment for kids
Here’s how parents can help keep their kids safe during the pandemic, Vanessa Iarocci writes Talk to your kids: Have a conversation with your kids on how to stay safe during COVID-19. Stay calm and remember that children will react […]
(Un)boxing day
Whatever your interest, there’s a subscription box for that Subscription boxes have been around for a while, but their popularity has skyrocketed in the past couple of years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were sheltering in place, […]
Home bound
COVID-19 and the school strikes taught us how to be resourceful about entertaining kids at home. Here are five ways to make staying in easier, write Mary Higbe and Aly Lloyd Whether you’re talking about the school strikes, or […]
When a marriage ends
Divorce is one of the hardest things a child can go through. Here’s how a parenting coordinator can help, renowned Ontario lawyer Russell Alexander writes You’re a responsible parent. You’ve made sure that your children are fed and clothed, healthy […]