“It’s just my ADHD kicking in,” is what a lot of people say when they can’t focus, have too much energy or they become easily distracted. But actually, ADHD is a very serious condition that must be treated by a professional. What are the real facts about ADHD? What are the things you don’t know […] Read more…
Ep 24: Working Mom Consultant Lisa Durante, plus Get To the Doctor Already and TV Behind-the-scenes
Lisa Durante is a consultant who empowers moms in the workplace, and she has great insights to share for working moms and the businesses that employ them. You can find Lisa at her website and on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. In this episode I shared some behind-the-scenes details from my recent appearance on The Morning […] Read more…
Ep 23: Ann Douglas on Happy Parents, Happy Kids plus Growth Mindset and a great suspense novel
In this week’s episode, longtime parenting author Ann Douglas answers questions about her fantastic new book, Happy Parents, Happy Kids. Plus, I share my latest read, and chat about growth mindset: what it is, and why you want it for your kids (and yourself). Ann Douglas’s new book is Happy Parents, Happy Kids. You can […] Read more…
Answering Parent Questions on Global’s The Morning Show
I was thrilled to be on Global’s newly revamped national The Morning Show today with hosts Carolyn MacKenzie and Jeff McArthur, answering common parent questions about education: field trips, teacher pet peeves, how to volunteer with a busy schedule and getting ready for kindergarten…we covered a lot in a few short minutes! The segment can […] Read more…
Ep 22: Jillian Harris on business strategy, Instagram tips, design mistakes and more
My very special guest, online lifestyle maven Jillian Harris, answers questions about her business success, her Instagram strategy, the biggest design mistake people make, the misconception people have about her and more! You can find Jillian on her website, as well as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. The new season of Love It or List It […] Read more…
Ep 21: Miss Minimalist Francine Jay plus Pet Rabbits and Inspirational Message Fatigue
Best-selling author Francine Jay (Miss Minimalist) is here to talk about her new book, and she shares a wealth of ideas for how we can all live more “Lightly”. Also in the show, I talk about our sweet Thumper (and I’m not even a pet lover!) as well as inspirational message fatigue. You can find […] Read more…
Ep 20: A Conversation with Global’s Farah Nasser, plus Productivity Tips
Farah Nasser, anchor of Global News Hour and Global News at Noon, talks about her career, including her recent TEDx Talk, being a Muslim woman on television and declining a big TV offer in the US. She also opens up about family and her difficult road to motherhood, as well as her latest #momfail and […] Read more…
Live Happy: Q & A with Kortney Wilson
Live Happy (The Best Ways to Make Your House a Home) is Kortney and Dave Wilson’s hot-off-the-press new book, and it’s fantastic. (Enter to win a copy on my Instagram account right now!) The best way to describe it: after reading the book I felt like I had spent a few hours hanging out with […] Read more…
Ep 19: A Favourite Things Special – the Listeners’ Edition
In this episode, I share all of the favourite things that my amazing listeners sent in, plus of course a few of my own – including an easy way to choose between me and I! The books I recommended: The Suspect by Fiona Barton The Temp by Michelle Frances An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks […] Read more…
Ep 18: Special guest Natalie MacMaster talks music, marriage, parenting, faith and more, plus I discuss the power of a lunchtime walk
Award-winning fiddler Natalie MacMaster (also a mom of seven) talks music, marriage, parenting, faith and her dream collaboration – let’s spread the word to make it happen! I also share a meaningful film and the power of a lunchtime walk! It’s particularly fun to interview a friend for the podcast (and to do it in […] Read more…