Story by Chris Lackner, photos by Mike Carroccetto Veteran Ottawa punk band The Riptides – with five young children between them – reflect on how they balance daddy duty, their day jobs, and an unyielding dedication to their ‘raw, unadulterated’ […]
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Signs your child may be involved in sex trafficking — and what to do
Don’t think your child is at risk of falling prey to sex traffickers? Think again, experts say.
A look at the state of child care in Ottawa
Samantha Ball has the lowdown on what Ottawa parents need to know about accessing – and paying for – quality child care in the nation’s capital. Ottawa’s Sarah and Scott Atchison have a plan to keep their daughter Harper, born […]
Join us at Ottawa’s largest Parent & Child Expo in April!
April 16 & 17, 2016 at Nepean Sportsplex Meet & Greet Dora the Explorer and Diego on stage! Meet, hug and say “Hola” to Dora the Explorer and her cousin Diego on the Expo stage. There will be multiple Dora […]
‘It really is a humour story about motherhood’
Manotick hockey mom’s trials and tribulations revealed in new book Manotick’s Astra Groskaufmanis once envisioned raising a family that would spend winter weekends on the ski hill. But as John Lennon sang, “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy […]
A desperate dad’s plea for help
A Richmond father has launched a second fundraising campaign to help support his severely disabled son while he searches for a long-term solution to fill the gap. When it comes to Christmas wishes, Richmond resident Myles Dear is only hoping […]
From military man to doting dad
Ottawa Councillor Jody Mitic reflects on his military career, double amputation, and the joys of fatherhood in his newly released memoir. “I am what I am. It’s all there,” retired Master Corporal and current Innes Ward Councillor Jody Mitic says bluntly […]
Growing up online
Raising children with a healthy digital presence is top of mind for parents these days. Sonia Mendes explains how to help kids establish a responsible digital identity Parents love sharing about their kids. In addition to being integral members of […]
Embracing your inner dolphin
The ‘dolphin’ approach is a parenting philosophy rooted in a balanced, firm-yet-flexible mindset, with the ultimate goal of raising healthy, happy kids who are self-motivated As summer holidays wind down, a new school year is ramping up – along with […]
Five reasons parents shouldn’t cry about the end of summer
No, really. The end of summer is a good thing. Seriously. Derek Abma explains. By the time you get around to reading this, Labour Day will be in plain view, if not already come and gone. This is not necessarily […]