I am not a pediatrician, but I am a parent. In my capacity as someone’s mother, I have experienced the sleepless nights of the infant years. This makes me a keen observer of all things related to getting children of all ages to sleep. If you’re a chronica... See more
There’s a piece of advice frequently spouted by “relationship experts,” and it goes like this: never keep score in your relationship. Essentially, this nugget of wisdom admonishes us not to keep track of who does more in a relationship – and never to brin... See more
Oh Doug Ford, the premier for whom I never voted but who has, nonetheless, destroyed the province my family calls home. And, is there anything he has ruined more completely during his tenure than everything to do with education? From reprehensible cuts to... See more
There’s a meme about mental health I often see on social media. Sometimes it’s an aunt sharing it, or perhaps a former business contact. It reads: Your trauma is not your fault, but healing is your responsibility.” I am reminded of how little support we p... See more
I am a busy mom who doesn’t want to be caught dead in the dystopian hellscape that is your local mall in December. So naturally, I started my Christmas shopping – and budgeting – early this year. Yes, it’s November, but advanced planning is essential if y... See more
