Marcy D’Alessandro, Chair of the PRHC Mombassadors, is here sharing fundraising ups and downs, tips and tricks and a pile of ideas that might help you raise money for your cause! We’re also talking about a couple of fun upcoming events for the Mombasadors, including their Girls Night Out: A Night in Nashville (…in Peterborough!) […] Read more…
8 Tips for Talking To Kids About Vaping
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…
My Top 10 Posts of 2019
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…
Claudine Labelle: The FitSpirit Momterview
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…
Ep 40: Holiday Tips Special Edition
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…
Ep 39: Dr. Andrea Gelinas, Toronto’s Coolest Dentist, plus Ways To Give Back, DIY Gel Manicures at Home and Suspense Novel Recos
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…
Bobux Shoes for Toddlers and Little Walkers
When I get pitches for baby/toddler products these days, I usually hit “delete” without paying too much attention. That said, when I received information from Bobux about their shoes for little ones, not only was I impressed, I also had a special little baby model in mind to show off a few pairs (sweet Rose, […] Read more…
Ep 34: Cheryl Hickey from ET Canada
Cheryl Hickey is here to talk parenting, beauty tips (inner and outer), her side hustle, and social media thoughts (including how to get a great photo) plus all the scoop on season 15 of ET Canada on Global! You can find Cheryl on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and ET Canada on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. […] Read more…
Ep 33: A Conversation with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
In this episode, I sit down with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to talk about a range of topics from parenting, mental health and physical activity to fashion, travel and books, as well as several of the causes she supports. She is very open and honest, particularly when talking about […] Read more…
Ep 31: Women and Friendships with Tracy Condon and Laura Koekkoek (RSWs)
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…