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Micro preemie, big miracle

June 30, 2019By Angela Counter

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?

August 29, 2018By Tracey Tong

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

June 27, 2018By OPT Staff

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

May 4, 2018By Jen Traplin

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 […]