Ann Douglas is the author of the bestselling Mother of All parenting books and has written for top parenting publications in Canada and the U.S. The Peterborough-based Douglas leads parenting workshops and advises parents and educators across Canada. Her latest book, Parenting Through the […]
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Teaching respect in sport to parents
Minor hockey is now $12 more expensive and takes up an extra hour of time for many parents in the Ottawa area. It’s because of an online course for parents that organizers hope leads to friendlier interactions between parents, coaches, officials, players and everyone […]
‘They are trailblazers’
Alexis is an articulate and happy 12-year-old Ottawa girl. But she wasn’t always this way. For a long time, she suffered from seemingly inexplicable depression and anxiety. And when she came out as transgender to her family in February 2014, her dad Mark says, […]
Because he said so
Because he said The late New York Times columnist David Carr was a media rock star, but behind that lies the story of a man who overcame deep struggles with drug addiction to raise twin baby girls on his own — and […]
A surrogacy story, part 2
In the conclusion of Jennifer Brown’s surrogacy journey, Sophie Desrosiers recounts the dramatic labour, delivery and reveals how the Ottawa mom and her family are faring post-birth ‘It’s just an amazing feeling to see somebody holding their newborn baby’ When Jennifer Brown’s water broke […]
Author hopes to fan the fun of fatherhood
Having derived so much joy and satisfaction from raising his daughter, Ottawa lawyer Ross Dumoulin has written a new book that he hopes will inspire other fathers, writes Derek Abma. Among the hopes Ross Dumoulin has for his recent book, A Celebration of Fatherhood, […]
What to look for in a summer day camp
The top five things to consider when choosing your child’s camp – and some important warning signs that should give you pause You know it when you see it: the little things that make you cringe and afraid to leave […]
Seven tips for choosing the right summer camp for your child
You are beginning to search for a summer camp for your child, but with all the options, how do you choose? The good news: there is a camp for every child with any interest. For generations, summer camp has been […]
‘Pain is a signal our bodies give us’
Many harried parents ignore the onset of back pain until it becomes unbearable and near-crippling. Sarah Niman explains why maintaining spinal strength is crucial, and how to do it while parenting. Natalie Castonguay has five kids under age six, so […]
A spectacular winter getaway to Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is the winner of the Golden Snow Globe, celebrating the American city (population over 100,000) with the greatest snow fall. It gets over 300 centimetres of snow each winter, which qualifies it as a true winter destination. Outdoor fun […]