Vermicomposting is good for your garden, the environment and fascinating for kids In 2017, Akil Mesiwala was looking for a way to make his life more sustainable. After researching indoor composting and vermicomposting, he bought some red wiggler […]
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Taking charge
Assuming ownership of learning helps students of all ages create good study habits for life The past couple of years have been trying, both for students and teachers. At least, that is what Bruno J. Riel, PhD, has noticed. […]
(Un)boxing day
Whatever your interest, there’s a subscription box for that Subscription boxes have been around for a while, but their popularity has skyrocketed in the past couple of years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were sheltering in place, […]
When a marriage ends
Divorce is one of the hardest things a child can go through. Here’s how a parenting coordinator can help, renowned Ontario lawyer Russell Alexander writes You’re a responsible parent. You’ve made sure that your children are fed and clothed, healthy […]
Homeschooling driving you crazy?
Turn everyday lessons into lesson plans. Dr. Michael Ungar tells you how While becoming your child’s teacher can be very stressful, this may be a wonderful opportunity to turn chores into lesson plans. We should insist children help around […]
Remote possibilities
There are some essential things to consider before choosing to work from home, writes clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Sanam Hafeez Should you work from home? The improvement of Internet connectivity, collaborative applications, and software, as well as the proliferation of studies […]
Micro preemie, big miracle
In her new book, a Kanata mom chronicles her daughter’s first year of life At only 23 weeks pregnant, Kanata mom Amy Boyes was hospitalized and on bed rest, in danger of going into labour. As the seriousness of the […]
Is your teen ready to date?
Pediatrician Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, local moms, weigh in on teen dating Most parents would agree that the seasons of parenthood seem to fly by. One day, you bring home a tiny newborn from the hospital, and the next thing […]
Taming the ball hog
Any parent with a kid in sports has seen it happen: one kid running up the field with a ball, not passing it, as though his teammates didn’t exist Ottawa coaching experts say taming a ball hog is complicated, […]
Stepping into a new parenting role
Step-parenting requires boundaries, respect, expert says Every mom and dad knows that child rearing is tough ground to navigate, but for step-parents, that ground can often be a bit more treacherous. Internationally acclaimed parenting expert Alyson Schafer told Parenting Times […]