Separation and faith issues
Question: My wife and I separated three months ago. How should I talk about my ex to my kids? Are there some do’s and don’ts?
Write about your breast cancer hero
A serious illness like breast cancer affects not only the patient but her family as well. These women often face the disease in heroic ways that can inspire and sustain their loved ones. Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada is accepting
Colour them green
Crayola has always created stuff that’s green in colour, now it’s created products that are green by virtue of their environmental friendliness. The company’s latest innovations, all Construction Paper, Doodle and Scribble Pads and C
Keep track of immunizations
Chances are that when you need to find your child’s official immunization record it is hiding in a “safe place.” Or worse yet, it was accidentally destroyed in the washing machine because you forgot to remove it from your jeans
Enviro Baby
New parents today often do not even consider cloth diapers as an option when caring for their child. Often when cloth diapers are suggested the response is something like “Yuk, that’s disgusting” or “My mom did that, you’ve got t
Roll on Baby
Strollers can be one of the most exciting purchases for your new baby, as well as being very overwhelming. There is an enormous selection of strollers with many different features and it’s sometimes hard to know which is best for
Midnight munching
By now many people realize that eating has as much to do with boredom or habit as it does with hunger. Studies have shown that munching while watching television or being distracted cause people to consume much more than they
What Happens on the Cooking Show Stays on the Cooking Show
If your preteens are big fans of the ever-popular food and restaurant reality TV shows, you might want to give them a heads-up that the food-handling techniques that tend to get demonstrated on TV should never be attempted in real
Cooking project to turn little lions into lambs
In like a lion and out like a lamb. This old saying might have been referring to the rapid weather change in March but in my house I think it’s more like the mood of my children. With March break
Invest in your future with home ownership
Buying a home is a big decision, a personal one, and a serious one financially. Purchasing real estate is a complex and major transaction with many details to be handled, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Working togeth
Childhood obesity
Modern medicine has virtually wiped out the illnesses and health risks our parents worried about such smallbox, polio, and measles. But we are currently facing another serious health problem that cannot be cured with vaccinations. Ch
Righting Fitness Wrongs
Quality counts when you're exercising. So to get the most from your workouts and avoid getting hurt, don't just do it — do it right.
Super San Diego
Vacations are meant to give us a break from the usual routine, a chance to recharge and reconnect with our family. While we crave rest and relaxation, a destination vacation should be all about discoveries. So as tourists we are
Car Seat Safety
Traveling our highways can be a dangerous journey. Make sure your children are in a certified car seat appropriate for their size and weight that is properly installed in your vehicle.
Dream up a creamy fudge for prizes
The cream always rises to the top and when you incorporate it into your favourite homemade fudge you could have the recipe for some really great prizes. The search is on for the family with the most fantastic fudge in
Investments to make your money grow green
All of us want at least two things from our investments: a good financial return and a degree of security. But an increasing number of us are also after investments that are ethical. However, ethical investing is in the eye
Say
Here is a mouth-watering recipe for Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s for the special someone in your life, or a sweet treat for the kids or for the folks at work, this chocolate recipe will add a sweet touch to anyone’s
Teen Talk: Cell phones and eating disorders
Question: My daughter is turning 15 next week and desperately wants a cell phone. What’s your advice on this topic?
Visit the Great White (far) North
Canada’s Arctic has been much in the news over the past months. With global warming radically changing the north, here are books that remind us of how things used to be.
In Arctic Adventures: Tales from the Lives of Inu
Be prepared with folic acid
You may vaguely recall hearing whispers about this vitamin at a baby shower. More than likely, the word was uttered by women planning a baby as they shared their tactics to heighten the probability of conception.