Despite their cost, experts tell parents to reach for weighted blankets to help their kids sleep. Here’s why Parents everywhere are cozying up to the idea of wrapping up their kids’ stress issues and/or sleep problems inside a weighted […]
Healthy Living
Revamp your eating habits
Treat your body right with these healthy recipes from Toby Amidor’s The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook: A Plate Method Approach to Simple, Complete Meals What you eat makes a difference for your blood glucose levels, cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight. Eating […]
Where in the world?
‘Orienteering is great for families with kids,’ local organizer says. Tracey Tong reports on the sport you need to check out in 2020 As Ottawa thaws into spring, many families will want to trade their indoor views for one […]
‘My child is not talking … should I be concerned?’
As a parent, you may find yourself asking questions related to your child’s speech development. First Words and Ottawa Public Health are here to help!
Pick your local favourites at these Ottawa-area berry farms
Is there a sweeter summer activity than a family day trip to pick your own delicious berries? Ottawa’s Mom in the Know Julie Findlay has all the deets on where to go picking in the area – and what to do with them.
Enjoy (safe) fun in the sun with your children this summer
As parents, you can help your children learn how to be sun safe by making it fun and by being good role models.
Workin’ it out – together
We’ve recently joined our first family fitness class – and now the highlight of my weekends is moving to “Watch me (Whip/ Nae Nae)” with my six-year-old. Is that lame?
Make every day Earth Day with your kids
Celebrate the wonders of nature and welcome wildlife big and small with these fun ideas from Ottawa’s Mom in the Know.
Daily oral hygiene habits for toddlers, teens and in between
Good oral health is essential to total health and well-being at any age. Here are some useful tips to help the young people in your family with their daily oral hygiene habits.
The happiness formula for parents: Making time
As a happiness researcher, former teacher and mother of three sons, I’ve come to appreciate how hard it is to guide your kids to be happy adults.