Kids and horses—there’s something about them that just goes together. And when they do, magic happens For as long as she can remember, Jami McWilliam has loved horses. “When she was two, we gave her a toy riding […]
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A gift from the heart
Brought together by an act of love and sacrifice, two Ottawa families forge a lifelong friendship When the world is turned topsy-turvy, one who may be feeling disillusioned and unsure about the good intentions of others need to hear the […]
A whole new world
New rules for new beginnings: how our local seniors are coping since the outbreak With COVID-19, our world changed. Stores and businesses closed. People were told to stay at home and isolate, and retirement homes and long-term care facilities […]
The joy of less
In a society where more is more, Ottawa parents discover that sometimes, cutting back is the answer Kristen Perneel had it all – a family and a full-time job as a high school teacher. But when her younger son […]
Precious moments
Sharing a hobby with your child can bring you closer together and build trust Sandra Czarny’s Australian Shepherds are more than her pets and family members – they’re her hobby. Czarny – who has kept the breed for over 20 […]
What does working at home look like for you?
The world may be slowly trickling back into the workplace, but for many of us, work continues from home. Those lucky enough to have a dedicated office or a pre-established workplace may have made a near-seamless transition, but what about […]
Mind the gap
What’s it really like having kids who are further apart in age? Tracey Tong reports My parents had two under two. And when we were growing up, most of our friends that had siblings were close enough in age that […]
Dr. Paul, always on call
Parenting Times’ own Dr. Paul Roumeliotis has been helping young families around the world access health information for decades – and has no plans to stop Children’s health needs have not changed very much over the years, but certainly, the […]
‘A family in transition’
A year ago, Parenting Times spoke with Ottawa’s Knox family about raising a transgender child. We recently checked in with them again, and discovered that while the family has undergone more changes and challenges over the last year, they’re happier and stronger than ever – and even more determined to help others.
Q&A: Girls & Sex
Today’s girls are facing a new sexual landscape. Journalist Peggy Orenstein examines the issues and how parents can help in her new book, Girls & Sex.