Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 153 of The New Family Podcast where we talk about how to have a better discussion about the body changes girls undergo once they hit puberty. On this episode, we hear why it’s so vitally important that we give sober second thought to the way…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 152 of The New Family Podcast where we talk about how both kids and parents try to fit into a new school year. Almost every kid who heads back to school time of year — into a new classroom, or perhaps even to a whole…
Photo credit: Maya Visnyei Photography Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 151 of The New Family Podcast where we talk about managing the grind of preparing meals for a family throughout the busy school year. For this episode, we’re joined by my friend, Ceri Marsh, part of the dynamic duo behind…
A young woman on a meaningful career path finds strength in the support of family and colleagues. Approximately four years ago, I had my first real insight into the world of oncology. Prior to this cancer was a sad story shared at social gatherings about a friend of a friend who had been diagnosed, was…
Math can be a real point of tension between parent and child. While most parents like to stress the importance of being good at subjects like math to their kids, most are not particularly useful when it comes to actually helping their kids with their work. While there are many tutoring in Canada services that…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 150 of The New Family Podcast, a very special milestone episode and tribute to back to school. For our 150th episode of show, we’re shining a light on back-to-school memories, the good, bad and the ugly (we’re looking at you 1970s corduroy!). Don’t miss this…
Most people procrastinate, but when it’s kids who are putting off tasks, it can be a real point of conflict in the family. Here is some advice from educator Joanne Foster, author of Bust Your BUTS: Tips for Teens Who Procrastinate , that parents and kids alike can use to diffuse tensions over getting stuff…