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 […]
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Free to be
Montessori education allows children to explore on their own terms. But how, exactly, does it work? To Kate Millie, Montessori is a way of life. “When you choose Montessori,” says Millie, the board chair of the Association Montessori Internationale, “you […]
People of influence
Be careful what you say—your choice of words is affecting your children’s attitude towards money Given today’s uncertainty around job security, rising food and housing costs as well as infrastructural instability, you parents and caregivers feel added pressure on yourselves. […]
Winter of discontent
Batten the hatches! You don’t need weather to experience a cold front—just a child in his pre-preteen years Winter is coming. In fact, it’s been festering within my walls since the summer. One of the subtle truths I’ve learned about […]
Learn about the six new CMEY programs offering early support for children with autism in Ontario
If you are a parent or caregiver of a young child with autism in Ontario, there’s great news: the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) has introduced six groundbreaking caregiver-mediated early years (CMEY) programs designed to provide crucial support for your […]
A novel idea
For local homeschooling mom Sarah O’Grady, a strategically chosen side hustle allows her to mix business and pleasure Sarah O’Grady is busy. As if the stay-at-home mom homeschooling four kids under the age of 11 didn’t have enough on […]
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; […]
Mother Earth could use a break
Surprise! She’s just like the rest of us parents Just like you, Mother Earth could use a break right now. Family and friends acknowledge your need to have down time — why not the ground you walk on? The fact […]
A learning op’paw’tunity
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. […]
A key to the past
Your relationships with your siblings could be some of the longest of your life They grew up in a house in Ottawa’s then-suburban Riverview Park. The year was 1957 and four-year-old MaryAnn Harris remembered spending time with her siblings in […]