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, […]
Happiness formula
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 […]