I was back on CHEX Daily last night chatting about ways parents can get involved in their children’s schools. You can catch the 3 minute clip here: There are tons of opportunities to get involved at school. Many take place during the workday of course, which isn’t an option for a lot of parents, but […] Read more…
My friend Krista has done it again! This time she organized a super fun “Amazing Race” themed party for her daughter’s birthday. If you’re not a fan of the show, the details may be a bit confusing…but if your family does enjoy watching, it might be a great party theme to consider! Colour Scheme: Red […] Read more…
So, you know how TV is full of reruns all summer? I’m switching that up a little bit and sharing some recaps with you in September…as we’re all getting used to being back-to-school, and I’m teaching a new grade, too! Since you may have been travelling or just staying offline in the summer, you might […] Read more…
My first meeting with Traci Melchor, eTalk reporter and co-host of THE SOCIAL, was very brief…for a good reason. As I ran into her in the wardrobe room on my behind-the-scenes visit to THE SOCIAL, she was busy selecting her outfit for a special occasion that day: an interview with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. We […] Read more…
I love my carbs. Pasta, breads, crackers, cereals…you name it, I love it (and my daughters seem to be following in my footsteps). Carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet, but I know that all carbs are not created equal, and as I work on improving my nutrition, I asked for some advice […] Read more…
Our school is almost completely made up of split-grade classes this year, and parents are eagerly (?) anticipating the announcement of who their children’s teachers will be. I know there can be a lot of anxiety (and some misconceptions) about how class placements are decided, which is why I tackled this topic for my most […] Read more…
When was the last time your children had their eyes checked? As a parent, I’ve been taking my girls to see the eye doctor (officially known as a Doctor of Optometry) since the age of three. I got glasses when I was eight, and wanted to make sure that we don’t miss any developing problems […] Read more…
I first interviewed Cheryl Hickey, host of Entertainment Tonight Canada, three years ago, when we talked about (among many other things) her almost two-year-old son. Now Jaxson will soon be turning five, and has a little sister Nyla, born almost sixteen months ago. Busy mom Cheryl recently welcomed me behind-the-scenes at ET Canada, and when […] Read more…
{If you missed it, my Momterview with Cynthia Loyst from a few months ago is HERE. She spoke about how she landed the role on the show, her thoughts about the institution of marriage, and being a mom to her now fourteen month old son Jaya. The interview has held the top spot for pageviews here […] Read more…
For the month of August, “The Happiness Project” author Gretchen Rubin tackled a pretty big project, which was to “Contemplate the Heavens”: I definitely consider myself a religious person. I’ve inherited a very strong faith and I value Catholic education, Mass and sacraments. This chapter of Rubin’s book was about more than religion, though. Her […] Read more…