Registered Social Workers Tracy Condon and Laura Koekkoek of CK Social Work are here to unpack all of the issues associated with women’s friendships: making friends, keeping friends, growing apart or breaking up with friends…we covered it all in this fun chat! Thanks to a listener for suggesting this interview topic – what a great […] Read more…
Ep 30: Ways to Waste Less with Lara Murray plus ADHD Facts You Need To Know
Lara Murray is with me to chat about easy, practical ways to produce less waste in your home – or classroom! I’m also sharing 8 ADHD facts that parents should know – even if your child isn’t affected by it – and of course a book recommendation! You can find Lara Murray (and all her […] Read more…
6 Rules I Break (by a big Rule-Follower)
I’ve spent a great deal of my life as a teacher’s pet, goody-goody, and all-around law-abiding citizen. There are some life rules, however, that just don’t work for me – and I’m confessing all to you today! 1.Don’t hit the snooze button You all know how much I adore my sleep, and I follow the […] Read more…
Hybrid Brows from Permanent Beauty by Kalyna
Three years ago I took the plunge and got eyebrow microblading from Permanent Beauty by Kalyna, and I was thrilled with the results. The past two summers I’ve gone back for annual touchups, and this time around I decided to upgrade to hybrid brows – microblading and micropigmentation combined. My brows had kept their shape […] Read more…
Ep 29: Teen changemaker Faith Dickinson, handling professional rejection and a book reco
Faith Dickinson is here talking about launching Cuddles for Cancer at the age of nine (!), winning the Diana Award, attending Harry and Meghan’s wedding, how parents can encourage philanthropy and how you’re never too young to make a difference! Cuddles for Cancer on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Faith Dickinson on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter […] Read more…
Family Staycation Tips and Ideas
Staycations are super popular right now (save money! save time! no travel stress!) and we decided to spend our summer holidays close to home this year. Here are some tips for staycationing with your family! General tips: Ask each family member in advance for two or three of their top activities to ensure everyone gets […] Read more…
Ep 28: Author Laurie Gelman talks “You’ve Been Volunteered”, plus The 5 Love Languages of Children and how to support a friend’s small business for free
In this episode, author Laurie Gelman talks about her new Class Mom sequel, the hilarious novel You’ve Been Volunteered, as well as parenting her teen girls, marriage advice (her husband is Live! with Kelly and Ryan executive producer Michael Gelman), what she misses about Canada and more! To purchase or find out more about You’ve […] Read more…