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 142 of The New Family Podcast where we take a closer look at the lives of children raised by same-sex parents. This is the second of two very special episodes of the podcast tied to Pride Month. We’re in a so-called Gayby Boom, given that…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 141 of The New Family Podcast where we talk to a gay couple’s landmark stand for equal rights This is a special episode of the podcast tied to Pride Month, and I’m delighted to be able to bring you an incredible and legally-precedent-setting love story….
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 140 of The New Family Podcast where we talk to a writer about what it takes to pursue a dream. Anyone who has ever dreamed of quitting a day job to pursue work they’re passionate about will want to tune in for this episode. I…
On Wednesday, May 31st, it’s Tim Horton’s #CampDay, when the day’s hot coffee sales — and now sales of fundraising bracelets, too — help send kids to camp. Here’s why your contribution goes so much further than you may know. Like you, I’ve long known about Tim Horton’s Camp Day, a fundraising effort to send…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 139 of The New Family Podcast where we talk to neighbours who raise their families together. We’re joined for this episode by writers Melissa DePino and Elizabeth LaBan. Melissa and Elizabeth have a lovely story to tell that’s so in keeping with the theme of…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 138 of The New Family Podcast where we find out how to bring back fun in your family trips. I’m very pleased to be joined by my friend Jody Robbins, a travel writer based in Calgary, Alberta. Jody is the author of a new book…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 137 of The New Family Podcast where a journalist talks about her courageous fight with a serious but misunderstood disease. I’m joined on the show today by a woman with a remarkable story. Elizabeth Rains, a mother of two and acclaimed Canadian journalist, was overcome…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 136 of The New Family Podcast where we explore and celebrate motherhood. With Mother’s Day just around the corner at the time this episode goes live, we’ve got a special edition of the podcast reflecting on the experience of mothering in 2017. I’m joined by…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 135 of The New Family Podcast where we talk to a photographer about portraying strong, positive images of girls. Photographer Kate T. Parker joins us on the show today. Kate is the author of a gorgeous and compelling new photo book called Strong is The…
Despite the mixed feelings we have have how the Netflix series ’13 Reasons Why’ approached the critically important topic of teen suicide, there is still plenty of good reason to share some quality binge-watching time with your teens. Why? Well, not only is it a great way to trick our big kids into getting cozy…