Kids are full of questions. Here are a few examples of the kind of questions you may face this fall – and some tips on how to address them.
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A dad’s take: A new season, the end of an era(s)
This fall, big changes are looming for writer James Gordon and his family, as he returns to full-time work after a period at home with his two young boys.
Parent education calendar
Need parenting help? Check the Parent Resource Centre’s calendar of parenting and family workshops coming up this fall in the Ottawa area.
Calm those back-to-school butterflies
A new school year can be stressful and anxiety-provoking for children and parents. Here’s how you can help your child calm the jitters.
Three and done – and coming to terms
For some reason, looking at a little boy at the beach recently brought about a stirring: my deep-seated longing to have one more child.
Is your child’s car seat safely installed? Do the 6-step check
Erin Varano, a certified passenger safety technician with Graco, offers these five on-the-spot checks to help with correct car seat installation.
The Happiness Formula: Summer freedom … and responsibility
What is important in every instance is the responsibility everyone has in making the family summer experience enjoyable – and this includes the kids, too.
Memoirs of a new dad: School daze
Chris Hunt ponders the emotional rollercoaster of sending his four-year-old son off to school this fall, and wonders who will better adjust to the transition – parent or child.
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?
Celebrate Canada’s 150th at Canada Naturally
Spend some quality family time and enjoy breathtaking artist interpretations of Canada at one of the city’s community art galleries.