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…
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…
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…
Summer is known as that lazy, relaxing time of year. While all kids deserve a break, they still need structure and stimulating activities that nurture their growth and development. What are some pro tips to keep in mind when it comes to your kids this summer? Vinay Saranga M.D. is a child psychiatrist and founder […] Read more…
For Father’s Day this year, our students made “Quick BBQ Sauce” from Martha Stewart’s website. This could also be done by kids at home! We were fortunate to have a couple of moms come in to take the kids to the kitchen in groups (they took 4 at a time) to mix all the ingredients […] Read more…
I was thrilled to be back on Global’s The Morning Show today with some tips for parents as we approach the end of the school year! Hosts Carolyn MacKenzie and Jeff McArthur had some great questions for me, like: What’s one question you should ask your child’s teacher before the year ends? Do teachers expect […] Read more…
A few weeks ago I read the wonderful book The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell. It was so inspiring to me that I decided to start a 5 week parenting challenge on Facebook, where participants made an effort to “speak” a new language […] Read more…
Of course you’ve heard about mindfulness and that it can benefit busy moms like all of us…but how do we go about achieving it? For some expert insights, I asked Natalie Matias to answer a few questions! First, tell me about the work that you do, both for individuals and in workplaces? (Now that you’re […] Read more…
As a teacher, I have learned a lot over the years about food allergies and intolerances, and I was excited to take a look at Amanda Orlando’s new cookbook Everyone’s Welcome: The Art of Living and Eating Allergen-Free and ask her a few questions too! While I was very impressed with the book, especially the […] Read more…
Waste not, want not – or so the saying goes! While I admit I’m not the greenest gal out there, I’m very inspired by Lara Murray: mom of two, teacher and enthusiastic waste-reducer. I was thrilled when Lara agreed to share some of her tips for wasting less with This Mom Loves readers! (Disclosure: she’s […] Read more…