Establishing effective habits and routines now makes getting a good start to the school year easy Setting priorities and creating a schedule at the beginning of the school year can help keep students organized, local educators say. Establish […]
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Standing up for safety
As summer draws to a close, many teens and young adults looking for a bit of independence or to save money for school will be entering the workforce for the first time Young people have been taking on part-time […]
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. […]
On the road to… Little Canada
Editor’s note: This story is part of an occasional series on family travel. Parenting Times did not receive any compensation or complimentary goods or services in connection with this story. The nation’s capital, but teeny tiny. A miniscule version of Ottawa […]
Glove at first sight
Like parents, like son — what happens when a young boy takes up the sport where mom and dad first met? It was inevitable. At some point in the first seven summers of his life, Miles would be on a […]
Borrowed beauty
An Ottawa non-profit cooperative offers art lovers the chance to experience beauty without commitment or a hefty price tag It’s (almost) as easy as checking out a book from the library. No longer the exclusive territory of the […]
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. […]
Happy together
A free grassroots community group is spreading a life-changing message In a world dominated by screens, Ottawa residents Stephen Bierbrier and Tamara Robinson are rooting for face-to-face meetings and in-person connections. They want to remind everyone that happiness is […]
Older Ottawa
Local experts believe the nation’s capital does a good job providing for its elders Although Donna Hicks is visually impaired, she says she can get around the capital easily. “It’s part of what makes Ottawa special.” Hicks, a volunteer fundraiser […]