It’s a scorcher out there. Is your toddler drinking enough water? Bryan Sarlitt asks the big question If you feel like your family doesn’t drink enough water throughout the day, you’re not alone. In fact, a recent survey found […]
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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 […]
Books to talk about race with your child
Are you looking to open a discussion about race with your child? It’s especially topical right now, but always important. Here are some books that may help: Title: This Book is Anti-Racist Author: Tiffany Jewell Illustrator: Aurelia Durand ISBN; […]
See you in September
Will your kids be ready to go back to school post-pandemic? After many months of home schooling in self-isolation – and a spring and summer like none other in recent history – the next school year is rapidly approaching. With […]
Mind the gap
What’s it really like having kids who are further apart in age? Tracey Tong reports My parents had two under two. And when we were growing up, most of our friends that had siblings were close enough in age that […]
Your kids can triumph at Ottawa’s TRYumph Gymnastic Academy!
TRYumph Gymnastics Academy runs a wide variety of programs in gymnastics, ninja warrior parkour, and fencing from beginners all the way to Olympians. There are programs for all ages: gymnastics starts from six months, and fencing and Ninja programs from five […]
Cool sports
Winter’s here for the long haul – get out there! The City of Ottawa has some great suggestions for fun winter activities. “We’ve got something for everyone and every age,” says Jennifer Cunningham, recreation supervisor with the City of Ottawa. […]
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 […]
Childhood trauma has lifelong impact
Ottawa company Compassion Connected helps schools to help kids When we think of childhood trauma, we tend to think of overwhelmingly frightening events in a child’s life. We are often told that kids are resilient and “get over” things […]
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 […]