by Alan Viau
Picture it: opening night for the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Everyone has the jitters because the dress rehearsal was a little shaky. Backstage the cast, musicians and crew are getting ready for the overture. There is a lot of nervous laughter and hugging going on. Suzart, the family, is together, aiming to present an enthusiastic performance. Continue reading
By Alan Viau
I admit that I geek out on science and technology stuff. Creatures of Light, the new exhibit that just opened at the Canadian Museum of Nature, not only geeked me out scientifically but also appealed to my sense of wonder and mystery. Continue reading
By Alan Viau
“There’s Santa,” a little girl exclaimed as I walked into the photo studio. Yes, I am Santa. For those few moments with the kids I symbolize a whole lot of myths. And it takes a lot more than Ho Ho Ho to win them over. Continue reading
By Alan Viau
There are only a handful of toys that were around when I was a kid and that my kids and today’s kids still enjoy. One toy is a product that has won “Toy of the Century” honours twice – LEGO. Continue reading
Grumpy, but loveable—and entertaining. That’s why you don’t want to miss Shrek The Musical, presented by Suzart Productions at Centrepointe Studio Theatre December 5 to 8. It is guaranteed to be great family fun to begin the holiday season. Continue reading
Connect with nature from a new perspective at Ottawa’s Museum of nature! Nature Yoga allows you to explore your inner self while surrounded by the museum’s beautiful and unique exhibitions. Continue reading
By Alan Viau
“He just needs to settle down.” That’s the statement I saw most often on my son’s report card! They couldn’t handle my active son. The teachers even suggested that he might have ADHD and that drugs might help. Continue reading
The breaking down of barriers to men’s lockers rooms happened for women in 1975. Yet today we find that fathers are not given access to change rooms for their daughters. Equality in modern parenting has a way to go. Continue reading
By Alan Viau
More post-secondary students than ever before are working at part-time jobs. As a result of the increasing costs of education, students work up to 20 hours per week. But is this a good thing or a bad thing? Continue reading
by Alan Viau
You want your kids to become successful adults. I certainly encouraged mine to be the best they could become in their chosen fields. But what approaches have proven to be winning strategies for success? Continue reading
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