One of the things we cherish about being Canadian is our reputation for being polite. It’s great to raise our families in a country known the world over for having good manners (and it’s super handy to be able to invoke national pride when we’re trying to get our kids to chew with their mouths … [Read more...]
Care For Everyone With Care4Today
One thing about sharing your kids with an ex-spouse is also sharing their stuff. When they move from Mom’s house to Dad’s, so must their school agendas, retainer, basketball shoes and favourite stuffed animal. It can be a bit of a headache. Our family is pretty lucky. The boys’ dad and I live in … [Read more...]
The 10 Minutes That Could Lower Your Cancer Risk
Written by Brandie Weikle It’s not much fun to contemplate our risks for cancer. If you’ve lost a family member to any form of the disease, the thought may be doubly frightening. But information is power. In fact, research shows that as many as half of cancers could be prevented if people had … [Read more...]
These Parents Were Sent A Bill After Their Son Missed A Birthday Party
Written by Brandie Weikle Birthday parties are a lot of work. You’ve got to settle on a location and maybe a theme. If the party isn’t at home, you probably have to pay upfront for pottery class or laser quest or manicures or whatever. You’ve got to buy and send the invites, hoping against … [Read more...]
5 Great New Year’s Resolutions For Families
After a hectic holiday season, January 1—the holiest of resolution-making days—can sneak up on us before we’ve had a chance to reflect on what we’d like to see happen in the year ahead. But there’s still plenty of time to set goals for the months to come. In fact, there’s good reason to take a … [Read more...]