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Little people, big sneezes

Parenting Times chats with Dr. Stephanie Liu, the Canadian family physician and the Instagram star behind The Life of Dr. Mom (@thelifeofdrmom) about managing your child’s seasonal allergies Ottawa Parenting Times: What are seasonal allergies and what time of year […]

AdventureSmart's Hug-a-Tree and Survive. Photo Courtesy SBO-OVSAR

A matter of survival

Getting lost in the woods can happen to anyone, says outdoor educator Sonia Vani, and can be avoided if one puts thought into preparation     Sonia Vani has enjoyed a feeling of “belonging outside” since childhood. “My parents encouraged […]

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Treats for all

How one Ontario family turned an accessible Halloween for one child into a Canada-wide goal to make trick or treating safe and open to everyone Editor’s note: This story is part of an occasional series, Families with a Cause. The families featured […]

A grand adventure

Before settling in for the winter, make a plan to check out New Brunswick’s best-kept secret Editor’s note: This story is part of an occasional series, Fall for local travel. Parenting Times did not receive any compensation or complimentary goods or services […]

Campers from Richard Robinson's 2023 fashion camp. Photo Credit Francois Mittens

Catwalk style in Ottawa? You bet

Richard Robinson Fashion Design Academy offers young artists a unique camp experience Your young designer’s dreams of catwalks, high fashion and red carpets can come true right here in Ottawa. This summer, your fashion-obsessed child can attend the same school […]

12 Great Family Fun Events

Here’s what’s happening in the National Capital Region this summer   What: Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Where: Mādahòkì Farm, 4420 West Hunt Club Rd. When: June 21 to 23 Why: The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival returns to Mādahòkì Farm, Indigenous […]

Anne-Marie Chartrand's son, Connor. Photo Courtesy Anne-Marie Chartrand

For the love of Connor

Inspired by her son, a Curran mom creates a soothing solution for an oral fixation Connor was a bright and happy baby who learned quickly and loved looking at books, being outside and spending time in the water.     […]

Nine stories for summer

Whether they’re reading at the cottage or from the comfort of a couch at home, these books will make the most of your kids’ downtime   After a long day of exploring, playing outside and making new friends at camp, […]