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 […]
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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 […]
14 Great Family Fun Events
Christmas Crafternoons When: Dec. 6-28, Saturdays and Sundays Where: Bytown Museum, 1 Canal Lane, at the Rideau Canal locks between Parliament Hill and the Château Laurier hotel What: Bring the family to enjoy First World War-themed holiday crafts and learn […]
Teaching children about dogs
A dog can be a child’s best friend, but it’s crucial to educate children on how to behave properly around dogs in order to stay safe. Ottawa certified behaviour therapist and master trainer Dianne Sarasin explains how to talk about […]
10 steps to building a gemstone ice castle
When cabin fever hits, bundle up and head outdoors to create a dazzling ice castle your kids will tell their kids about. Story and photos by Leslie Foster Transport your bricks to your building pad. We used sleds to make […]