The Adirondack Mountains of Northern New York state are just a few hours south of Ottawa, offering endless opportunities for family fun, inside and out. Ski the greatest vertical drop (1,045 metres) east of the Rockies at Whiteface Mountain, enjoy […]
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A sparkling winter in the capital
From long, leisurely skates on the canal to romping in the snow at Winterlude or spending family time in the warmth of a museum or theatre, Ottawa has much seasonal fun to offer. Winter in Ottawa is beautiful. Even as […]
Hot chocolate heaven
There’s nothing more soothing on a frosty winter day than a steaming cup of the classic drink. Ottawa Parenting Times recently dropped in on some of Ottawa’s most popular spots for this delicious treat. Hot chocolate. It’s the hallmark of winter. […]
Bye, bye, baby
As my youngest child enters full-day kindergarten, hits up birthday parties galore and masters the art of printing, I’m faced with the cold realization that the baby and toddler years are behind me, this time for good. My youngest child […]
Nutritious, delicious lunches to fuel your youngster
If you listen carefully each weekday morning, you can hear it – the collective sigh of exasperation from parents of school-aged children. Whether downtown or in the suburbs, the eternal question rings out, “What on earth am I going to […]
Let it snow
Sonia Mendes offers up some fabulous indoor activity ideas to keep your family warm and cosy with plenty of fun during the frosty winter days ahead. Oh, the weather outside is frightful…but these toys are so delightful! It’s inevitable – […]
Mobile makeover
Parenting Times editor Kelly Roesler gets the full star treatment – professional hair, makeup and photography – all within the comfort of her home. Juggling multiple kids with several jobs and trying to run a household is exhausting. It can […]
Snowy family fun with lasting memories
It’s a way of life at the Peaks! A day on the mountain skiing or riding can be a multigenerational memory maker! Liz Murphy of Calabogie Peaks Resort says it’s hard to think of any other sport in the world that […]
Holiday advice from the Original Trickster Parent
Let’s call it Trickster Parenting. It’s original, because I googled it and it came up blank. Thus, it’s a concept that we’ve just invented, right here in the pages of Parenting Times. No need to thank me; for you, parenting […]
The epiphany
Chris Hunt recalls the day he looked at his naked, spatula-wielding two-year-old son and realized he had finally found his confidence as a father. I had an epiphany the other day. I was, as is usually the case when one […]