Dry January
When I started writing this article, I planned to introduce myself as someone who doesn’t have a drinking problem. The fact that I felt the need to do that now has me questioning whether this is indeed the case. This month, I’m participating in Dry January, and it’s harder than I thought. Dry January, in…
The Happy Fun Times Jar
If you’re anything like me, there’s a phone near you right now (or perhaps you’re even reading this on your phone) and you’d be hard pressed to go anywhere without it. The problem is the paradox of that phone’s importance in your life. On the one hand, it’s a constant distraction, sending you push notifications for…
My Great Parenting Mistakes of the Past Year
Resolving to do better is great, but remember to cut yourself some slack. Parenting expert Ann Douglas offers encouragement, tips and advice to help turn resolutions into reality
Today’s read: The best of 2014
What were the best apps — we’re talking tech, not hors d’oeuvres — and best books of 2014? What did Canadian kids play online, and what were the best baby names? Our partner sites dish up a useful, fun hit of nostalgia. And yes, that is an alpaca
By Sonia Verma
