Writers, artists and an editor with a connection to the National Capital Region share how they made their literary dreams come true – and how you can, too Editor’s Note: This story was a part of the series You can […]
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You can care for others and yourself: Club sandwich
The number of adults responsible for both their young families and aging parents is increasing every year. Are you a member of the sandwich generation? Editor’s Note: This story was a part of the series You can do it, which […]
Ice, ice baby
Ottawa’s Suguru Kanbayashi was six years old when his father became one of the original ice sculptors at Winterlude. More than four decades later, Kanbayashi’s work is highlighted annually during the festival at Confederation Park and on Sparks Street […]
Blending literary and life lessons
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 […]
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 […]