When Emma P.’s* oldest son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), it wasn’t a surprise. “It was very obvious quite early on. When he was two-and-a-half, three, he had boundless energy,” says Emma. “He could go to […]
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The best year ever
Does the New Year have you thinking about making resolutions? Maybe doing that thing you’ve been thinking about but haven’t gotten around to yet? Dr. Timothy A. Pychyl, Carleton University Department of Psychology associate professor says that for many […]
Rested for the holidays
Whether or not you celebrate during the winter holidays, the chilly months seem to be busy ones for everyone, between visits with friends and family, school concerts, activities in the community, shopping for gifts and gathering for meals. It’s enough […]
Connecting with your teen
Nepean Visual Arts Centre offers ‘Parent and Me’ courses It’s fun and messy and a great way to connect with your 11- to 14-year-old. The Nepean Visual Arts Centre’s Pottery Wheel Parent and Me course gets parents and their young […]
New name, same quality entertainment
It may have a new name – Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe – but this iconic west-end venue continues to provide top notch entertainment for the entire family. “This season marks a fabulous 30th anniversary for the venue,” says Allan Sansom, […]
Orpheus brings out the best in its youngsters
Since 1906, Ottawa audiences have enjoyed quality shows by Orpheus Musical Theatre. Our 2018-2019 season kicks off on November 16 at Meridian Theatres@Centrepointe with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, a charming, visually stunning, fun and funny musical, perfectly suited for lively, […]
New Kids on the Block
Parents and schools can work together to help children transition to a new school This fall, a lot of students will be moving on from elementary school to high school – a transition that used to be far more […]
The cadet life
Participants get the abilities needed to excel in a potential military career – or just learn confidence and useful life skills Confidence and leadership abilities may come naturally to some, but that doesn’t mean the rest of us […]
Flying solo
Parenting Times talks to widowed and single moms about how they make it work, for the sake of their kids Parenting can be tough. Let’s face it – the job is just easier with two (or more) – sets of […]
Letting go, moving on
An Ottawa dad – and his 10-year-old daughter – find new ground after the end of a marriage Iremember it vividly. Standing in our apartment’s small kitchen before work, putting peanut butter and jam on toast, I began to […]