Roots of Empathy educates both the mind and the heart. This award-winning program turns 30 this year Editor’s Note: This story was a part of the series You can do it, which ran in the Spring 2026 issue. Around this […]
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From cradle to grave
How its youngest and oldest citizens are treated is telling of a community. Here are three organizations that are making a difference in the lives of families From Andrew Fleck Children’s Services for preschool aged kids and their parents; […]
Twice as nice
Multiples account for three percent of births in Canada. Ottawa twin parents share that while the challenges are there, parenting twins is twice as fun When Sean Sisk and his wife learned that they were expecting twins during their 12-week […]
Silent night, restful night
Start the new year with good sleep hygiene, writes Dr. Valerie Crabtree Along with nutrition and exercise, sleep is the third pillar of health that keeps us healthy and balanced. “Yet, as a society, we really undervalue the […]
Top 10 worries parents have about their children online (And how we can help)
Safety Tree is now offering two new courses that focus on the online safety and well-being of our children. As a registered training partner with Cyber Smart Canada, we are licensed to conduct their digital youth programs. We are now […]
Thanks for the memories
Mom is pregnant. The baby is due this fall. Excitement – and her belly – are bulging. Wouldn’t it be fun to capture a moment in time from your baby’s birth day plus some of the magic from the […]
Dr. Paul, always on call
Parenting Times’ own Dr. Paul Roumeliotis has been helping young families around the world access health information for decades – and has no plans to stop Children’s health needs have not changed very much over the years, but certainly, the […]
Keep your child’s vaccinations up-to-date
Ontario’s public health doctor is reminding parents to keep their children’s vaccinations current.
New babies and animal safety
Here are some precautions to take to protect your baby and young children, if you have pets at home.