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Parenting Times asked the experts what millennials need to know about aging, but are afraid to ask Although millennials still have time, the Age-Friendly Ottawa director with the Council on Aging advises millennials to be “curious about aging.” “It happens […]

“Making ice look cool digitally is extremely challenging, says Suguru Kanbayashi, pictured here at Winterlude in 2022. “When seeing art in person, people are far more forgiving than seeing an image or video on screen. People expect perfection when looking at something on their screen and ice sculptures have so many variables that it's tough to convey its beauty.” Photo: Courtesy Suguru Kanbayashi

Ice, ice baby

Ottawa’s Suguru Kanbayashi was six years old when his father became one of the original ice sculptors at Winterlude. More than four decades later, Kanbayashi’s work is highlighted annually during the festival at Confederation Park and on Sparks Street   […]

Students of Westboro Academy are ready tol head back to class this fall. Photo Courtesy Westboro Academy

Back in action

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 […]

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. […]

Little Parliament Hill during a tiny Canada Day celebration in Little Ottawa, Little Canada. Photo Credit Tracey Tong

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 […]

Miles Willing is currently enjoying his first year as a T-ball player. Photo Credit Jon Willing

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 […]