Last week someone sent me a link to an article titled “Why French Parents are Superior”. She asked my thoughts on Twitter and it really didn't fit in 140 characters, so here it is. I don't really care how the French parents are doing it. There. That’s my opinion. I also don’t give a flying fig about the Tiger Moms either. I’m not belittling the way these moms are raising their kids, although I think the Tiger mom could benefit from a martini or two, it’s just that it simply doesn’t appeal to …
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Why You Need To Talk To Your Family About Your Death Now
My family and I can discuss death in general terms; in a there’s two things certain in life —death and taxes kind of way — but the nitty gritty? That’s hard. An only child, my parents have removed much of the guess work …
48 Hours in Vancouver
Imagine you’ve booked a ski holiday in Whistler, but the best flight to the west coast has you arriving on Friday and your lodging and lessons don’t begin until Monday. What are your options? Many British Columbians …
Ten Commandments For Hockey Parents
The back to school flurry and the reddening leaves mean one thing: hockey season is approaching. It actually means many things are approaching, like winter and clearing snowy driveways and nostrils that stick together …
How to Say No and Not Feel Bad About It
Did you know there are two words, that if used correctly, can make your life so much easier? It’s true, you can change your life with the proper understanding and use of just two words. Those words are “yes” and ”no.” …
Getting Healthy on a Budget Can Be Done
Oops! I did it again. I've eaten my weight in shortbread cookies and blew the budget on Christmas shopping; which means this January, I am literally and figuratively tightening my belt - that is if I can find my belt …
Why Running for the Cure is Good for Your Boobs and Other Health Benefits
Have you ever wondered why the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is so successful? Why thousands of people across the country participate every year? I have, and I think the answer is three …
