Kate Wells and Jane Fitzgerald, each the mom of a child with special needs, are here sharing everything they want other moms to know, and answering a pile of listener questions: how to interact with a child with special needs, how to include them in activities like birthday parties, how all kids can benefit from […] Read more…
Jessica Lahey, teacher, mom and bestselling author of The Gift of Failure, is here with tons of advice to help our kids become independent and thrive! We cover homework, bullying, rewards, parent/teacher relationships, the importance of free play and her surprise endorsement from Kristen Bell! Jessica also gives us a sneak peek at the fascinating […] Read more…
Despite the dangers of vaping, it still continues to be a problem especially in middle and high schools. What can parents do to make sure their children don’t get involved with vaping? Vinay Saranga M.D. is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and offers these eight tips: Show Proof: Many times, kids are unaware of the dangers […] Read more…
Actress Jenn Robertson (she plays the mayor’s wife Jocelyn Schitt on the hit show Schitt’s Creek) is answering all our questions about the 6th and final season, as well as talking about her family, favourite things and what’s next in her career! Also in this episode: Woman on the Edge by Canadian author Samantha M. […] Read more…
It’s time for the annual countdown of my most-read blog posts of the year! Note that these are posts that were actually published in 2019 (not older posts that happened to get high traffic), and I eliminated giveaways, links to my TV segments and podcast episode shownotes (though my interviews with Sophie Gregoire Trudeau and […] Read more…
Marci Ien of CTV’s The Social is here to talk Raptors, race, opening up on national television, her IEN LEE shoe line and more! Marci was my very first Momterview on the blog back in 2010 and has continued to be unfailingly kind and generous in the time I have known her. Case in point: […] Read more…
When researching for my podcast interview with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau I looked into some of the organizations she supports, and FitSpirit was at the top of the list. After the interview they reached out to connect and I am thrilled to bring you my Q & A with founder Claudine Labelle! Why did you start […] Read more…
The experts are here with advice to help you survive and thrive this holiday season! Caron Irwin is talking holiday parenting, Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe has holiday health covered, Lisa Orr’s taking care of holiday etiquette and Chelsea Montgomery has tips for holiday stress! It’s a jam-packed episode that you won’t want to miss! Thanks to […] Read more…
Dr. Andrea Gelinas is a mom and business owner with an eye for design – and she’s also been called Toronto’s Coolest Dentist! She’s here to chat about all of that and more. Also in this episode: ways to give back (you may not have heard of all of them), DIY gel manicures at home […] Read more…
I find that as the holidays approach and I’m reflecting on my blessings, I’m particularly motivated to try to pay it forward – perhaps you’re the same! Below are five routes to giving back with which I have firsthand experience…and most of these organizations are looking for help year-round, so feel free to save it […] Read more…