(See bottom of this post for links to each instalment of my breast cancer story – currently a 15 part series.) While breast cancer “awareness” in October is great, I agree with a line I read somewhere recently: “There are probably six people left in the country who aren’t aware of breast cancer”. Instead of […] Read more…
My latest favourites, in one handy list! General Fiction InstaMom by Chantal Guertin Five Little Indians by Michelle Good Where the Grass is Green and the Girls are Pretty by Lauren Weisberger The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren Suspense/Thriller House on Fire by Bonnie Kistler The Therapist by B.A. Paris The Fiancée by Kate White […] Read more…
Liz Grimes from Cathy Allan Ladieswear generously hooks me up with outfits and accessories for my TV appearances, and I was thrilled to have the chance to collaborate this summer for a Cathy Allan formalwear photo shoot! Mary Zita Payne photography was behind the camera, Andrea Zarlenga looked after hair and Lacey West did my […] Read more…
I made my post-cancer return to The Morning Show today to share some teacher tips for another COVID back to school! Jeff and Carolyn greeted me back so warmly and it seems like one more meaningful recovery milestone. In this segment we chat about the importance of managing expectations this year (your kids’ and […] Read more…
Another staycation summer, another long list of fantastic books to recommend! General Fiction Yoga Pant Nation by Laurie Gelman (catch my IG Live video interview with Laurie here) A House Full of Windsor by Kristin Contino (my IG Live video interview coming Tuesday!) New Girl in Little Cove by Damhnait Monaghan (set in Newfoundland) Maybe […] Read more…
{Originally published July 2021, updated October 2023} For more than two years now I’ve been conducting a self-directed research project on the Science of Reading, and I’ve been sharing what I’ve learned in #ScienceOfReadingSaturday posts on Instagram. Many people have asked for book/podcast suggestions, so if you’re interested in learning more, below you can find […] Read more…
I put my podcast on hold last fall when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and once treatment was behind me and I had my energy back, I had to decide whether to record a new season or not. While eventually This Mom Loves: The Podcast may be revived, I decided to take my passion […] Read more…
My latest and greatest reads! Suspense/Thriller Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay The Perfect Guests by Emma Rous Final Girls by Riley Sager Six Weeks To Live by Catherine Mckenzie The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave The End of Men by Christine Sweeney Baird Home Before Dark by Riley Sager Lying Next […] Read more…
I absolutely loved Jessica Lahey’s first book The Gift of Failure (I consider it a must-read for parents, and even had her on the podcast to talk about it) so I was really excited to dive into her latest, The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence. Thankfully, it did not disappoint! […] Read more…
Cancer is a physically demanding disease, but the mental health component should not be underestimated. From the testing to the diagnosis through the treatments and living a life post-active cancer, thoughts and emotions are in a tailspin. Months ago I shared a post about how my faith was helping to get me through. I won’t […] Read more…