Parents, here’s how to help your teen make good decisions away from home, writes Eileen Chadnick When your child heads to university or college for the first time, you might feel proud but also worried. Will they make the right […]
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Movin’ up
Schools and parents can help kids as they transition to higher grades. Here’s how, writes Sheryl Bennett-Wilson It can be a trying time for students when they transition to higher grades. Often, it means changing schools and leaving childhood friends […]
Top 10 worries parents have about their children online (And how we can help)
Safety Tree is now offering two new courses that focus on the online safety and well-being of our children. As a registered training partner with Cyber Smart Canada, we are licensed to conduct their digital youth programs. We are now […]
Take family fun on the road
Day tripper. One-way ticket, yeah. With apologies to The Beatles, of course, we’ve gathered four interesting and fun day-trip destinations close to Ottawa. All can easily be expanded into a weekend, too, if that’s what your family wishes. […]
Ready for takeoff!
Here’s how to prepare for your child’s first school experience Finally, a long-awaited milestone approaches: the first day of school. You’ve got your camera ready, but how can you prepare your child so that the only tears will be yours? […]
Step up your weekday dinner game
It’s a real thing! Healthy dinners that can be made in a flash Juggling schedules, coordinating pick-up and drop-off and helping the kids with homework… welcome to back to school life. Being strapped for time doesn’t have to mean lack-luster […]
You do you, boo
Dads come in all shapes, sizes, colours, and even gender – so be yourself. Be yourself – your kids will love you for it. There’s enormous pressure on dads today to step up and excel as parents – in […]
Clash of the titans
Communication knocks down barriers of disagreements between parents and teachers, educators say For Turnbull School director Gareth Reid, it’s important to build relationships between parents and teachers. “Communication and respect on both sides are very important,” says Reid. “It really […]
Just another meatless Monday
Registered dietitian Shahzadi Devje shows busy Parenting Times readers how to replace prepackaged meals with healthy vegan dishes Juggling schedules, coordinating pick-up and drop-off and helping the kids with homework means that sometimes – OK, frequently – parents are […]