This story is part of a series in the Summer 2026 issue This summer, hit the road with your kids A popular youth cycling program gets the entire family rolling. Tracey Tong gets in the saddle If you’re […]
Tracey Tong
Chill vibes
This story is part of a series in the Summer 2026 issue This summer, plan the sleepover of your kid’s dreams It’s party time! Tracey Tong talks to a local expert on planning a shindig no child will want to […]
Breaking the stigma
This story is part of a series in the Summer 2026 issue This summer, spark a conversation about inclusivity With a goal of creating stories that exceptional children will be able to see themselves in, two childhood friends founded ReadAbilities […]
Parenting together after separation
The Separation Planning Hub of Eastern Ontario helps people move forward after a partnership ends… while putting their children first Partnerships can break down. When children are involved, it becomes even more important to do everything thoughtfully, from creating a […]
From the editor
As parents, we’re so busy with the daily hustle – wrapping up the school year and extracurricular activities, planting gardens and perhaps finalizing overnight camp packing lists or if you’re truly fortunate, vacation plans – that sometimes, we don’t see […]
Editor’s picks: 11 Great books for summer
Keep your littlest readers busy with our choices for the most awesome kids’ picture books Parenting Times did not receive any financial compensation for this piece. We rounded up some picture books by Canadian authors, illustrators and artists that […]
You can teach children about empathy: Your newborn can change the world
Roots of Empathy educates both the mind and the heart. This award-winning program turns 30 this year Editor’s Note: This story was a part of the series You can do it, which ran in the Spring 2026 issue. Around this […]
You can publish a children’s book: From ideas to ink
Writers, artists and an editor with a connection to the National Capital Region share how they made their literary dreams come true – and how you can, too Editor’s Note: This story was a part of the series You can […]
You can give your baby a head start: Tiny scholars
An international early childhood education program helps Ottawa-area families build confidence, connections and early bonds Editor’s Note: This story was a part of the series You can do it, which ran in the Spring 2026 issue. As the saying goes, […]
From the editor
Fifth-grade me is standing at the front of our portable classroom, beet-red and ready to burst. Twenty-five pairs of eyes are staring at me. They are my peers and in no way unkind as I’m about to deliver a presentation, […]