The time is now. This is my story, her story, his story?this is our story. Mental Health Empowerment Day is the brainchild of Leanne Matlow, Special Education Resource teacher, and CBT Counsellor. Leanne is a Professional Colleague of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. She is the author of two boo...

Testosterone poisoning is a real thing according to our pediatrician. He suggested that I check out You Tube for a video entitled “Testosterone Poisoning”, and once I have a minute between driving to kids programs and working my job, I’m going to watch it… I swear. App...

Hawaiian Teriyaki Burgers. Moist, juicy chicken or turkey burgers topped with a sweet and tangy teriyaki burger sauce, grilled pineapple, and onion. Ingredients: FOR THE BURGERS: 1 pound 93% lean Simple Truth Ground Turkey 1/4 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs 1 tablespoon minced fresh g...

Photo courtesy of Parts Unknown Two big names in one week. Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. Two highly successful people took their own lives by hanging themselves. A gross misconception is that having abundant wealth or fame or success should somehow repel and protect us from depressio...

Photo: dillards.com The official first day of summer is almost here! We have all bought a few of the great new looks for the season. But, how do we wear all these fabulous fashion trends and what do we do with our bra straps?! Lots of the styles for summer 2018 require a little more attention ...

The herbed butter makes grilled lobster even tastier (if that's possible). Ingredients 1 lb(s) unsalted butter ½ cup basil chiffonade Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 4 (2 1/2 lb) whole lobsters 2 Tbsp olive oil Instructions - Combine the butter, basil, and ...

From Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Katherine Applegate, Sometimes You Fly is a sweet book of encouragement, filled with humour and insight into the effort behind any meaningful accomplishment in life. This is a perfect gift for a little reader, or for a baby shower, birthday, or graduation...

With all the late spring clean-up we're doing in our homes, those of us who have pets have an added dimension to our process, and that's cleaning up after our pets. Whether it's pet hair that gets stuck to furniture and carpeting, or unwanted smells that seem to be lingering, this is the...

We'll take our wings with a twist. Ingredients 2 lb. chicken wings 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced Zest of 1 lemon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Lemon wedges, for garnish parsley, for garnish   Instructions - Preheat oven...

As a writer, and a mom, I've always hoped that my blogs would inspire or help another fellow parent. You want to know that when you write something and put it out there in the big wide world, someone is reading it and taking something from it. Well, I struck quite a chord with a few moms rece...

In hot weather, you'll want to batch up this sophisticated frozen cocktail, a slushie version of the classic Negroni. The bitter flavours make it especially refreshing. Ingredients 4 1/2 ounces gin, such as G'Vine or Fords 2 1/2 ounces Campari 2 1/2 ounces Carpano Antica Sweet V...

Photo courtesy of Ski Bromont You know summer has arrived when the water parks and splash pads start up again. So get those beach bags stocked and filled with sunscreen, goggles, towels, and any other pool-day necessity, because it's time to get wet and cool off from the hot summer sun! Th...