I have made it no secret that I am not a believer in publicly funded religious education. Ontario is one of the very few provinces in Canada that offers residents in school boards the choice between a public education and a Catholic one. What would constitute a private education in most provinces, … [Read more...]
Father Of Dead Teen Reminds Us To Be Alert For This Soccer Hazard
We're always worrying about our children. Whether it's their grades, their excessive screen-time, or their general health and wellbeing—it's every parent's prerogative to fret about their kids. So when we learn about a new hazard that had probably never even occurred to us, it sends shivers down … [Read more...]
That’s Not My Milton: In Defense Of Canada’s Fastest Growing Town
About a month ago, I pitched a blog to my editor about what it is like to live in the fastest growing community in Canada. Holiday season and parenthood have gotten in the way and it’s taken me longer to get around to it than I’d planned. Turns out that was a good thing. Earlier this week, a … [Read more...]
How To Reduce Your Child’s Anxiety Around Needles
Now that we’re all just getting back into routine, I was reminded by my paediatrician’s office that we need to get in for a scheduled vaccination. I hate needles (who doesn’t!) but like most, I’ve learned to grin and bear it. But for some kids, one look at a needle will have them running in another … [Read more...]
Kickstart Your Family’s Healthy Routine With Up-To-Date Vaccinations
S’mores and hotdogs roasted on the campfire, popcorn at the movies, late bedtimes and even later mornings. A familiar feeling? If so, you’re definitely not alone. The summer vacation can turn the most health-conscious of families into junk-food addicts and sleepyheads, and even with all that … [Read more...]
No Increase In Home Schooling Despite Sex-Ed Curriculum Fears
Back in the spring it seemed like everyone had an opinion on the sex-ed curriculum that rocked Ontario. The reaction from parents and indeed the general public swung on a pendulum from panic and fury to bewilderment and utter disbelief. Children kept home by parents in protest filled the news and … [Read more...]
Why You Shouldn’t Say No To The New Sex-Ed Curriculum Just Yet
In the recent weeks, the Wynne government’s new sex education curriculum has prompted mass protests and backlash, with parents arguing that certain topics, such as gender identities, oral and anal sex and masturbation, are too graphic or complex for students to learn. While parents have every right … [Read more...]
Faith In Humanity—Restored
How often do you browse through social media accounts, only to toss your phone aside in disgust, your faith in humanity hitting rock bottom? I know it happens to me several times daily: news of atrocities committed in the name of one religion or another, parents being tried for neglect because they … [Read more...]
Filmmaker Mike Enns Chats About The New Niagara Film & Wine Fest!
What better way to kick off the summer season than a trip to one of the world's award-winning wine regions. The vineyards of Niagara-on-the-Lake will host the inaugural Niagara Integrated Film Festival (NIFF) June 19 to 22, 2014. Wine, food and film pairings bring a unique perspective to this … [Read more...]
Get Outdoors This Summer! Events Happening In Ontario
What are you planning to do this summer? Why not make it the best summer ever for you and your family. Explore the parks and trails, enjoy food, arts & culture, sports and more! Enjoy a staycation or take a day trip out of the city and discover what's happening! Orangeville Blues & Jazz … [Read more...]