You can overcome challenges — just take it one step at a time Finding a way already implies a situation you’re facing that is out of the ordinary. Add to it the need to overcome an obstacle of some kind […]
Happiness formula
From ‘I’ to ‘we’ to ‘all’
Trust yourself on this miraculous journey of motherhood Nothing can totally prepare you for motherhood. No book, no seminar, no friend, no other mother—even your own—can begin to give you a sense of the enormity of being a parent. Yes, […]
The magic of your ‘hood
In these uncertain times, your neighbourhood can be both a comforting constant and a hotbed of adventure My admiration goes out to all of you who are raising children in these challenging times. Schedules undone; school uncertain; playdates online; family […]
To my Dad with love
Columnist Kita Szpak shares a poignant portrait of her beloved father My father had been operated on to remove a cancerous tumour in his hip and was still in hospital recovering. He knew he had to gain weight to stay […]
Rules don’t apply
Roles are getting mixed up and knocked down – and that’s a good thing A generation ago, families were managed from the top-down – like a traditional corporation with the president/CEO creating and carrying out executive orders with company employees […]
In praise of slow
Columnist Kita Szpak discusses the benefits to your family – and your health – of slowing down Parents everywhere are multitasking to sustain the balance in their lives for the benefit of their children’s livelihood and their own. This issue […]
Look back to move forward
Small changes in your parenting approach can yield great results, says columnist Kita Szpak Flipping the calendar to a New Year can bring mixed emotions – everything from regret and wistfulness to excitement and anticipation. Where are you on […]
Back to school – without the headache
Here’s how to conquer your morning routine (with your sanity intact) A sigh of relief passes your lips as September heralds the return of your children to school. No matter how wonderful the summer weather, the vacation, the BBQs, the […]
Celebrate the bros in your network
These ‘surrogate dads’ fill roles with their time and talent No Dad has the same role: each one has emerged from a different set of life circumstances into a familial context that is unique and particular to the dad who’s […]