When returning to class this September, it’s wise to take stock of what we’ve learned during the pandemic. Kita Szpak reflects Hearing the words “back to school” conjures up lots of things: big-time memories, familiarity of classmates, a […]
The Happiness Formula
Just like riding a bike
Practice —and the guidance of loved ones — makes perfect when it comes to giving Who of us hasn’t at one time or another held on holding on for dear life the back seat of a child’s two-wheeler as he […]
Mother Earth could use a break
Surprise! She’s just like the rest of us parents Just like you, Mother Earth could use a break right now. Family and friends acknowledge your need to have down time — why not the ground you walk on? The fact […]
Finding a way
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 […]
Go-to places
Columnist Kita Szpak recalls the local destinations she used to take her three boys when they were small We all look forward to returning to our children’s favourite places once restrictions are lifted and visiting people and places will once […]
Home for the holidays
‘Close to home’ takes on a new meaning during the pandemic, Kita Szpak writes No question about it, the phrase “home for the holidays” has a feel-good vibe: the coming together of family and friends all wrapped up in […]
Listen to yourself
In these unprecedented times, look to your heart for the answers, Kita Szpak writes These are extraordinary times. Never before have all of us been affected by a singular event such as this in our generation. This is a once-in-a-lifetime […]
It isn’t fair
Handling children and the concept of fairness is a challenge parents all tackle sooner or later, writes columnist Kita Szpak How many times have you heard that statement? I’d venture to say as soon as the vocabulary and the […]
The sweetest tree
This winter, create your own family holiday tradition, says columnist Kita Szpak I write this with joy and amusement. I only learned this year that my boys – I should call them men now but being a mom, they’ll always […]
The not-so-magic school bus
Walking to school has its advantages – some of which are unexpected, Kita Szpak writes Many of us have memories of taking the bus to school (depending on where you lived and what was available in your area). In […]