As much as we’ve been enjoying summer, heading back to school has been a major topic of discussion in our house for weeks now, and for very good reason. Not only are the kids back in class—older daughter Millie is […]
Tracey Tong
Original cel from the opening scene of 'The Raccoons' (1985). Photo Courtesy Run With Us Productions
The return of the (prime time) king
Ottawa’s Kevin Gillis’s animated drama series ‘The Raccoons’ explored environmental and climate issues in the ‘80s and ‘90s—and dominated Sunday night television in the process A popular Canadian animated series enjoyed by kids today—and beloved by their parents and […]
Welcome to the dollhouse
Set to be an instant heirloom, Twig Studio’s creations were born from a need for open-ended play Their own children may be past the days of playing with dollhouses, but that doesn’t stop artisans Tim Harold and Nia Moschopoulos […]
School’s out—now what?
Should you find your kids a tutor, enroll them in summer camp, or just let them rest? Local educators weigh the options After the dismissal bell rings for the last time at the end of June, kids of all […]
We are family
Considered as confidantes and children, pets are woven into the fabric of our lives Two years ago, sisters Melissa and Laura Hanson decided the time was right to add a new member to their household. The siblings, who grew […]
Game on!
Yardgameguy Duncan Taylor takes kids of all ages back to a simpler time Like many Millennials, Duncan Taylor and his sister played board games like the motorized Forbidden Bridge. They posed their pressing questions to the wizard in Ask […]
From the editor
My brother and I enjoyed wonderful summer holidays while growing up in southern Ontario. Toronto’s museums and galleries were our backyard. We attended art camps. Dad often took long weekends, and we’d rent cottages with friends and take our boat […]
United in song
For 65 years, the Ottawa Children’s Choir has been training kids to raise their voices If children’s voices, joined harmoniously in song is the most beautiful sound in the world, then St. Joseph’s Church must be one of the most […]
Fifty years of fun: the Nepean Sportsplex
The Woodroffe Ave. facility plays host to athletes, artists and artisans, seniors, kids, and well, everyone When it first opened its doors in 1973, the Nepean Sportsplex was the largest recreation complex in Canada. Half a century later, much has […]
The age of anxiety
The pandemic saw an increase in anxiety in kids and teens—and even young children were affected In late 2020, Natalie noticed that her daughter, Megan, had been losing weight. It wasn’t a surprise, as the-then 13-year-old hadn’t had her […]