An Ottawa-based publisher of children’s books is creating engaging educational materials Despite her company’s educational roots, Mei Dang wants to do more than create books kids associate with school. She wants the books from DC Canada Education Publishing to […]
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Just breathe
Self-care, reducing anxiety and improving body image should be at the top of every family’s to-do list Between balancing work, household chores, appointments, school, kids’ activities and childcare, many parents can’t find time to devote to self-care, Valerie Marsh says. […]
Best boy
Twenty-five years of moviemaking have made Mayfair Theatre co-owner — and family man — Lee Demarbre part of Ottawa’s entertainment landscape. Writer Nate Smith takes us behind the scenes The past quarter century has made Lee Demarbre a fixture in […]
Aging artfully
Older adults have their own hubs for creativity through popular local programs and workshops It’s welcoming, it’s a place to be creative, it showcases art and artists from the Ottawa-Gatineau region and it’s free. Welcome to the Ottawa Art Gallery. […]
Getting older, staying home
NORCs — naturally occurring retirement communities — allow older adults an alternative to seniors’ housing You may not realize it, but you probably have a NORC in your neighbourhood. That’s what Mary Lou Kelley says. Even after spending years as […]
Treats for all
How one Ontario family turned an accessible Halloween for one child into a Canada-wide goal to make trick or treating safe and open to everyone Editor’s note: This story is part of an occasional series, Families with a Cause. The families featured […]
A grand adventure
Before settling in for the winter, make a plan to check out New Brunswick’s best-kept secret Editor’s note: This story is part of an occasional series, Fall for local travel. Parenting Times did not receive any compensation or complimentary goods or services […]
Catwalk style in Ottawa? You bet
Richard Robinson Fashion Design Academy offers young artists a unique camp experience Your young designer’s dreams of catwalks, high fashion and red carpets can come true right here in Ottawa. This summer, your fashion-obsessed child can attend the same school […]
A quiet discrimination
One in five Canadians will be over the age of 65 by 2030, yet the World Health Organization states that ageism is a global health epidemic “Ageism—the bias or prejudice based on age—continues to be socially acceptable, going largely unnoticed,” […]
Staying well at camp
If this summer will mark your child’s first time at a sleepaway camp, take heart — we have the tips to help them thrive With summer fast approaching, you may already be searching for residential camp options with input […]