aging – Physical activity makes a difference
Did you know, according to the 2019 participACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults, three of the biggest positive effects physical activity can have on Canadians’ lives as we enter our 60s, 70s and 80s: increased mobility, independence and
Up Front – ‘Tis the season for subscription boxes
As the holiday season approaches and the lingering effects of COVID force us to maintain the safety of our homes, we face the difficult task of finding fun and yet productive ways for kids to spend the holidays besides playing
Health – Chai Lifetime Canada
Where do families turn when faced with a child who is facing a life-threatening or chronic illness? It’s something you hope you will never have to encounter, but Chai Lifeline Canada has become a source of support to families and
Get Active Winter Sports Prep
• Skis waxed? Check. • Skates still fit; blades sharpened? Check. • Snowboard tuned? Check. Forgotten anything? Think you’re ready for the winter sports season? Think again. Although your sporting equipment is in prime condition for a day on the slopes, an afternoon of cross-country
Destinations – Holly Jolly New Additions to Santa’s Village
Santa’s elves have been busy. Not only have they been tirelessly crafting toys at their North Pole workshop for good little girls and boys (and really, aren’t they all good?), but they’ve pulled double shifts the last two years, working
Hello Fall
Well, that’s a wrap as we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall. After months at home with the children, you may be feeling a little bit of anxiety. With them returning to school full time, you must have
Healthcare – Inagene PGx Testing
We’ve all seen it—that intrusive nose swab used for a COVID-19 test. Now, instead imagine if you could simply swab the inside of your cheek to determine which medication would work best for you? “The exciting news is there is such
Growth – Train Your Brain Like an Olympian
Failure. It may not be a word we like to use, but let’s face it – it happens. On a world stage like the Olympics, only one person can come in first. And there are times when those predicted to
Best Way to Help Your Kids? Don’t.
One of the secrets to raising your children to love, respect, and be confident in everything they do is—don’t help them! What? Yes, you heard me correctly. No, I am not suggesting letting them fly free and learn everything on their
Pet Love: Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Let’s face it—dogs have been living their best lives during the pandemic. They’ve gone on long walks, chased birds in the park, played with the kids in the backyard, cuddled and, quite frankly, been the centre of attention. With September rounding
5 Health Areas for All the Men in Your Life to Focus on
Did you know in a study performed by the Cleveland Clinic, more than 70% of men said they would rather do household chores than go to the doctor? As we watch the men in our lives grow from boyhood into
no sugar How to reduce refined sugar from your child’s diet
The movement to cut sugar from children’s’ diets is growing, especially as advocates reveal the truth about refined sugars. In 2016, it was found that kids were eating on average 19 teaspoons of sugar per day—that’s more than four times
Unapologetic Truths – The Realities of Postpartum We Don’t Talk About
WORDS BY Yalda Kazemi Releasing her first book, Unapologetic Truths: The Realities of Postpartum We Don’t Talk About, author, mental health advocate, stylist and mom, Yalda Kazemi, courageously shares her story of battling and ultimately overcoming severe postpartum mental illness in
Summer Time Fun
The school year is over, and I say let the summer fun begin! With restaurants, shops, and camps returning to operation, what plans are you looking forward to taking advantage of without putting yourself or a loved one at risk? You
Walking through COVID-19
“The toe bone’s connected to the foot bone, the foot bone’s connected to the ankle bone, the ankle bone’s connected to the leg bone.” Sound familiar? Well, considering each foot is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments,
Road Trip Muskoka
There’s a lot of uncertainty about the coming summer. What will be open, what events will go forward, how can we remain safe while still enjoying the season. One thing we can be sure of: as did last year, so
Up front – Minimalist Moms
As children, we’re given dolls to play with, make believing we are moms, leading us to dream that one day this will come true – this is where our story begins. Who is with me and thinks that being a mom
Spring is in the air
Who else feels like skipping now that Spring is in the air? I, for one, do! I’m not a winter person and rarely venture outside in January and February —usually, I’d go somewhere warm. However, we all know why that
Explore Friday Harbour
Friday Harbour, a 600-acre, $1-billion waterfront resort at Lake Simcoe’s Big Bay Point, is one of Ontario’s newest and most exciting developments – an ‘urban cottage lifestyle’ destination 20 years in the making. Minutes from Barrie, the four-season resort’s centrepiece is
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
March 17th, 1994 was truly a day to be celebrated. Another blessing and just like that “Dream #2 was born.” As a toddler he was very strong willed and my life at times was challenging. However, as he grew to
