Parenting a teenager is not easy. There are so many things we as parents need to figure out and navigate and monitor and discuss. Are they having sex? Are they doing drugs? Are they skipping school? Are they making good choices? Somehow, we have to figure out how to help guide them and keep them … [Read more...]
One-on-one with a Parent Who Has Experienced the Opioid Epidemic Firsthand
It was 2012 when Tyla Savard realized her daughter, Carrissa, had a serious substance use disorder. Carrissa was struggling with fentanyl - something Savard didn’t even know how to spell, to try to find information on the Internet. “It didn’t matter” she said. “There was no information.” Carrissa … [Read more...]
Can We Please Stop Fitness Shaming?
I was never a very athletic kid. I was always in the back half of those picked for teams, and while I tried hard, I wasn't great at team sports. I played for my elementary school basketball team in grades 7 and 8 (everyone made the team) and it was during my time on that team that I first … [Read more...]
Schools, You Need To Do More During Heatwaves
“It’s hot as Hell out.” This seems to be how people have been greeting each other this week in Toronto. Pool owners and cottage goers may be loving this resurgence of summer heat, but not everyone is so happy with the heat wave. Teachers are voicing valid concerns about the safety and … [Read more...]
My Husband’s Snoring Wasn’t Just Annoying—It Was A Health Risk
If you have ever considered smothering your partner with a pillow during the night, this article is for you. Wait. Allow me to clarify: if you have considered smothering them to silence their snoring, read on. If you have considered smothering them for a different reason, stop reading, and go … [Read more...]
Road Trip! How To Bring Your Family Pet Along For The Ride
Are you hitting the road with your family pet in tow? It's a really big undertaking but can be a lot of fun for the whole family if done correctly. So what do you need to know about taking your pup on the road with you? "The biggest issue with summer travelling is the concern with the sun and … [Read more...]
Think Your Kid Has Trouble Sleeping? Read This
Attn insomniacs: before you take your kid to the the doctor for his or her own sleep problems, be aware that your doc might be curious to find out what's up with your sleep patterns instead. A new study out of Finland showed that parents who slept poorly overestimated the sleeping problems of their … [Read more...]
Nine Running Secrets To Find Your Rhythm
I used to hate running, it was the bane of my existence whenever I put my sneakers on. I thought I could trick myself into enjoying it, hoping that one day it would stop feeling so hard. But that wishful thinking was getting me nowhere. I needed to take positive action to shift how I felt about … [Read more...]
Why My Body Is A No-Diet Zone
Now that I am a bit older, I refuse to diet, but that wasn’t always the case—through high school and university I tried to pay attention to how many calories I consumed, cut out sweets and treats, never ate after 8 pm, downloaded a food tracker on my phone and on and on. I was never really … [Read more...]
Canadian Baby A Hero After Saving Her Entire Family
It is every mother’s wish to have a full night's rest. But after the unthinkable happened—a frightening, near death experience that almost caused Monique Ruppel and her family their lives—this Canadian mother is incredibly grateful that her one-year-old daughter, Celia, woke her up. In a post on … [Read more...]
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