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 […]
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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 […]
Mining mad coding skills from Minecraft
Leslie Foster explains how the wildly popular video game can teach your kids all about computer science and programming. If you have a tween or teen in your house, you more than likely hear a lot about Minecraft — possibly […]
Bully Breakdown
As the prevalence of bullying continues among Canada’s youth, Dani-Elle Dubé looks at the various factors that make a child more likely to become a bully, and explains the warning signs you should be looking for. We all know that […]
Professor Mom
Dear Professor Mom, I am having a difficult time teaching my three-year-old not to hit or push other children. I worry about taking him to playgroups or the park, because he often becomes aggressive with others. What can I do to […]
Mental Health & Depression
Watch for the four symptoms of youth depression The school year can be a stressful time for parents and youth alike. In Canada, data show approximately five per cent of males and 12 per cent of females aged 12 to […]
Help your child be ready for school
Is my child ready for school? Will he be able to keep up with the class? Will she make friends? What can I do to prepare my child? As a parent of a preschooler, you may often ask yourself these questions, […]
Safe Sleep Environment
Book excerpt from Baby Comes Home: A Parent’s Guide to a Healthy and Well First 18 Months As most parents know, there are plenty of opinions out there on the best way to put your baby down for naps or […]
Preemies: What to expect as parents
Every parent eagerly anticipates the day that they can welcome their child into the world. For some, this day comes earlier than expected. The duration of a normal pregnancy is 40 weeks, and a premature, or preterm, baby is one […]