Brandie is a long-time parenting editor, writer and spokesperson. Most recently editor-in-chief of Canadian Family magazine, Brandie has also been the parenting and relationships editor for the Toronto Star, founding editor of two Toronto Star websites, and an editor for Today's Parent. Brandie is a single mother of two in Toronto and a frequent television and radio guest on parenting topics. A former digital director at House & Home Media, she also consults on digital audience engagement. Contact her here.
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 239 of The New Family Podcast, where we explore what it takes to be a parent to a premature baby. I’m joined for this episode by Tammy Sharrow, a long-time neonatal nurse and associate professor of nursing at Mount Royal University in Calgary. Along with…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 238 of The New Family Podcast, where we talk to Olympian Silken Laumann about how we can teach our children to overcome difficult circumstances and achieve better mental health. It’s an absolute thrill for me to welcome celebrated, four-time Canadian Olympian Silken Laumann to the…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 237 of The New Family Podcast, where we talk to a psychologist about preparing teens for university or college life. The departure for college or university represents a huge shift in our relationship with our nearly adult children. But, wow, can seem that they still…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 236 of The New Family Podcast, where we talk to a mother and son team about the reality of video game addiction. I’m joined for this episode by a mother and her adult son. Elaine and Jake Uskoski are here to share their experience with…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 235 of The New Family Podcast, where we talk to a writer about her experiences with motherhood and poverty, and what we can do to help erase the stigma surrounding this complex issue. It’s my delight to be able to bring you a remarkable and…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 234 of The New Family Podcast, where we explore the importance of having a supportive community around you, especially when times get tough. For this episode, we welcome Leisse Wilcox back on the show. Leisse is a writer, coach, speaker and mom of three. She…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 233 of The New Family Podcast, where we explore how to prepare easy meals and snacks for people with allergies. Cooking for a group, sending lunch to school, is a different business these days. Something like 40 per cent of children are affected by life-threatening…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 232 of The New Family Podcast, where we explore how we can help our children nurture healthy friendships. There are times when the dynamics between our kids and their friends are sort of baffling. When things are going smoothly, everything is great. But when there’s…
Sure, spa days and macaroni art are nice. But if you really want to help out moms — and by extension, families and the economy — here’s what we’d really like to receive this year. Heads up, politicians and policymakers: we’re talking to you. The bulletin board above my standing desk holds some sweet Mother’s…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 231 of The New Family Podcast, where we hear a positive take on the role of digital play in our children’s lives. Parents do a lot of hand wringing about the amount of time our kids spend on devices. And there are some good reasons…