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I absolutely love December; the glow of the holidays, the quiet magic of the winter solstice and the excitement of the upcoming winter break with my kiddos. But as much as I adore this season, I have to be honest: the lead-up can feel intense. Family life becomes a whirlwind, and ...

“Do you want to have more kids?” If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve heard that question more times than you can count. Maybe you’ve asked yourself the same thing. Maybe you’ve already made up your mind—or maybe the decision isn’t even up to you. Either way, it’s a deeply ...

Over the past month, I’ve found myself reflecting on how grateful I am for life, health, family, and the safety of where I live. These thoughts often surface when something shakes our sense of security, especially when it relates to health. For me, the fear of not being there for ...

I don’t know about you, but as September approaches, I often feel a sense of dread. The shift in routine, the return to school and activities, and the end of summer’s lightheartedness can feel overwhelming. It’s easy to focus on the looming changes—early mornings, packed schedules and the general hustle ...

My birthday falls in August, and every year as I get older, I feel that I understand and trust myself more. I don’t know about you, but as I age, I feel that I am much more in tune with things like: what energizes me, what drains me, what makes ...

Summer doesn’t have to mean grand vacations or expensive getaways. While social media may be full of beach resorts and plane tickets, the truth is that meaningful moments often come from the simplest things, close to home and close to heart.  This time of year usually offers families a chance ...

As the tulips bloom and the days grow longer, spring arrives with its promise of renewal—and so does Mother’s Day, a time to celebrate the women who gave us life, love and wisdom. But what if this year, we honoured moms (or ourselves, if we are a mom!) not just ...

Many of the families I meet through my work at the Wellness Centre live in bilingual or multilingual households. How amazing is that?! Our community is so rich with a wealth of diversity of languages for our children. Carrying on this heritage of our family background is such a wonderful ...

The countdown is on! Believe it or not, spring is at our doorstep. With days getting longer and warmer, now is the time to get outside and enjoy these last weeks of winter before the snow is gone. I love these warmer but still snowy days because we don’t get ...

If you tend to hibernate during the winter months, avoiding the cold at all costs, now is the perfect time to shake things up and embrace the outdoors. Think of it as a way to encourage your kids to be active and enjoy one of the most beautiful winter months—February! ...