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Summer is here! This allows for families to spend more time together spend some time doing things together in Ottawa and its surrounding areas. Here is a list of 25 summer family activities in Ottawa for you and your family to attend and enjoy! Summer Family Activities in Ottawa There are lots of Ottawa summer family activities to do! 1. Pressure: Deepsea Challenger, June 5-September 1, 2023, Tuesday to Saturday, 50 Sussex Drive. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society & Canadian Geographic invites the public to a free extraordinary exhibit entitled ‘PRESSURE’ which features James Cameron’s DEEPSEA CHALLENGER. Dive into the...

In today’s technology-driven world, where children are often engrossed in screens and gadgets, brain teasers offer a refreshing and beneficial alternative. These mind-stimulating puzzles not only provide entertainment but also offer numerous cognitive, emotional, and social benefits for children. In this article, we will explore the advantages of brain teasers for kids and why they should be encouraged as a part of their development. In this article, we will explore the advantages of brain teasers for kids and why they should be encouraged as a part of their development.   I. Enhances Cognitive Skills Brain teasers are more than just...

SAVE $80: As of June 21, the Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet and kids headphones bundle is on sale for $94.98 at Amazon. That's a 46% discount off the bundle's regular price of $174.98. Opens in a new tab Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet and kids headphones bundle (opens in a new tab) $94.98 at Amazon (save $80) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Amazon just announced that Prime Day 2023 will take place July 11 through July 12, but it's not too early to start taking advantage of current sales on signature Amazon products. This is...

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but some behaviors should be strictly forbidden Whether at school or home, spending lots of time online has become an inescapable part of most kids’ daily lives. According to a study by Common Sense Media, children ages 8 to 12 spend an average of 5 hours and 33 minutes per day on screens, which include computers, smartphones, tablets, and gaming consoles. Meanwhile, a study by Pew Research found 98% of teens have access to a smartphone and the average teen spends 7 hours and 38 minutes per day on their phone. While there are plenty of...

In September 2017, the Social Security Administration sent Gabriel Burgos’ family a letter warning that their income would be cut in half. Gabriel—a Brooklyn high schooler who lived with his mother, Marlena, and father, Jorge, in a public housing apartment—had recently turned 18. That meant the end of the monthly check he got because of his severe learning disabilities. The family—their names have been changed—was already living in poverty. Three years before, Marlena lost her job as a home health billing clerk; Jorge, due to complications from lifelong diabetes, was unable to work and also collected disability support. The family...