Divorce is one of the hardest things a child can go through. Here’s how a parenting coordinator can help, renowned Ontario lawyer Russell Alexander writes You’re a responsible parent. You’ve made sure that your children are fed and clothed, healthy […]
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Close to home
This March Break, head to the Eastern Townships for some winter fun March Break week is a perfect time of year to escape the daily grind and check out what Quebec’s Eastern Townships have to offer. Sherbrooke is the […]
Tough choices
Parenting means making difficult decisions on behalf of your children, Chris Hunt shares I’m a reasonably well-adjusted adult male. Thus, like most reasonably well-adjusted adult males, I tend to keep my displays of openly weeping in public to the bare […]
The sandwich generation
In addition to caring for their young children, many parents have taken on the responsibility of caring for their aging parents as well According to Statistics Canada, there are over two million caregivers in Canada, and the majority are women, […]
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 […]
Ottawa’s best-kept secrets
Keeping active, curious children happy and engaged with stimulating activities – and trying to balance that with a tight family budget – can be a challenge, and as the temperature drops, finding suitable activities gets even trickier. Break out the […]
This magic moment
A family picnic. A long drink from a water fountain on a hot day. Backyard camping under the stars. These are just normal family activities and the stuff of summer, but like warm weather in Ottawa, they’ll be gone in […]
Sleep Away
Camp Survival Guide The first time at a sleep away camp is a wonderful rite of passage for children. They make new friends, learn new skills and exert some independence. These guidelines will set your child up for a successful […]