Parenting

As my daughter walked out the door to head back to university after Christmas break, I reflected that it is almost always easier to be the one doing the leaving than to b…

Ah, the jolly holiday season is upon us! It's that time of the year when we embrace the joy of giving, decorate our homes with tree(s, in my case) and lights, and juggle …

He passed away from an infection he developed while undergoing in-patient chemotherapy to treat an extremely rare form of lymphoma. Lymphoma he developed from his anti-re…

My child is a drag performer.   There is an image that will come to most people’s minds when I say this. Oversized wigs. Padding to make curves where nature …

What to do when your friend is expecting a baby I am mom to an absolutely adorable girl who brought light to my life in a dark time. She gives me a sense of life every…

I take a lot of photos. A lot. I’m totally guilty of trying for those Instagram-worthy snaps of meals, scenery, crafty projects, and the kids. So many shots of the kids. …

I will always remember the day I first gave in. I was sitting on the floor between rows of shoes in a department store, trying to steer my determined two-year-old towa…

Career and kids: how do working moms manage it all? Being a working mom comes with unique challenges and rewards. For professional women in Canada, juggling career asp…