As teenagers go through high school, they are faced with pressures and opportunities to try harmful products such as tobacco.
Healthy Living
Fall 2016 Parent Education Calendar
A calendar of upcoming Ottawa-area parenting courses and workshops for moms and dads with children of all ages, parents-to-be, and children.
Ophea challenges Ottawa-area schools to get healthy and go for gold
When it comes to our kids, what better way could there be to support their holistic health than by making it a school-wide focus?
Keeping kids active in after-school programs
There are a variety of benefits to signing your child up for an after-school program.
Cure picky eating with these four tips
Is your child a picky eater? Registered dietitian Whitney Mabee shares her top four tips for raising a food lover.
Ottawa advocacy group BOOB working to empower women
The Ottawa-based advocacy group Breasts Out for Ontario Babies is working hard to promote breastfeeding ‘anytime, anywhere’ and their passion is catching on.
Parenting, eco-style
From organic foods to disposable diapers, today’s parents are adopting a greener approach to childrearing. So what does it mean to be an eco-parent?
Green spaces: So good for health and wellness
The “nature” that surrounds us does actually influence our wellbeing and that of our families. Each element of nature has its benefits.
The healing power of gardening
Abeer Sami explains the many reasons parents should encourage gardening.