Are Your Smoke Alarms Ready to Save Lives? 5 Tips for Every Family
Working smoke alarms in your home can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by 60 percent, according to th…
5 Healthier Choices Your Family Can Make In the Kitchen
As a mom to three wonderful kids, I understand firsthand the daunting idea of making dietary changes withi…
When Mother's Day Isn't Easy
Mother's Day is almost here, and I can't help but think about how incredible motherhood has been…
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Teens
Are you a parent of a teen 12 years and up? Teens 12 years and up are now eligible to receive the COVID-1…
May is Speech & Hearing Month!
Did you know that May is Speech & Hearing Month? Each year, in May, First Words joins the Speech…
COVID Vaccine and your Family - What You Need to Know
It has been a very long year since COVID-19 has made its way to Ottawa.Since then we have learned a lot a…
Supporting Your Teen Through COVID-19
The COVID 19 situation can be challenging for many of us, and particularly those of us who are also paren…
Sponsored No Holiday Gatherings? No Problem!!
How many times have you heard the phrase “the holidays will be different this year”? Thi…
Mental Health Matters
As parents we are constantly worrying about our children. Worried about how they’ll fit in, worried…
The COVID-19 Screening Tool for Students - What you Need to Know
Is your child going back to school? Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is working with local school boa…
Back to School During Covid 19 - What You Need to Know from CHEO
Back to school during COVID-19-19 The end of summer and going back to school can be challenging in the bes…
Drowning Prevention Tips from the City of Ottawa
Drowning can happen fast – in less than 30 seconds. As life is busy, even more so these days as we…
Safer Fun in the Sun with Your Children
Outdoor activities are a great way to be active with your children.As parents, we can help children learn…
Soak up the Sun at NCC Beaches
The National Capital Commission’s (NCC) beaches in Gatineau Park and at Leamy Lake Park opened on M…
What's Open/Closed in Ottawa City Parks & Facilities?
Splash Pads The City of Ottawa is pleased to announce that Splash Pad activation began on Friday Jun…
Mask Wearing for Kids
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) recommends children over 2 years of age to wear a mask when physical distancin…
Teens, Tweens and COVID-19
Your kids are bored. They only tell you that about 75 times a day. If you are a working parent, juggling…
Physical Literacy at Home
With school closures, children are now home-schooled with the help of technology, teachers and parents. I…
Teenagers and Physical Activity During COVID-19
We all know that during the adolescence years, our teenagers want to hang out more with their friends and…
Physical Activity and COVID-19 for Kids
With our regular routines out the window and the challenge of managing work, school and family life all u…
Mental Health Information for New Parents
Being a new parent can be an emotional time under regular circumstances. During the COVID-19 pandemic, th…
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