What you (not school) should teach your children (episode2.)

I’m not going to nag about kids using devices too much. I understand giving kids a phone or tablet is sometimes the only way to give us-parents a break. Yet it’s good to be aware of the consequences electronic devices have on the brain so you would fully understand what you’re agreeing to when handing […]

A Refugee’s Christmas

It is easy to recognize that this Christmas will not be the same as the celebrations of the past. We may not see crowded shopping malls, Santa Claus parades, or massive family gatherings. It may be strange for young children who are used to these holiday traditions, but for refugee children, this Christmas will be […]

Seasonal Depression Combating the Winter Blues

The arrival of winter each year brings around holiday cheer. But as we move beyond the tidings of joy the holiday season brings, we are met with an issue plaguing many Canadians, Seasonal Affective Disorder. It’s reported that “people with Seasonal Affective Disorder make up 10% of all depression cases”.  Combine that with Doug Ford’s recent announcement […]

It’s Time to Wrap Up

Let us picture a perfect Christmas morning / Birthday Party. Beautifully wrapped presents with bows made of ribbons and sparkly tapes. The vibe is colourful and inviting. Some gifts are wrapped so beautifully that we contemplate whether to open them or not. Excited children ripping the paper to see if Santa really got what they […]

The Secret You Should Know About Personal Care

Here is a quick challenge for you: Count the number of personal care products you use every day and look at the ingredients of each product. Does the number surprise you? Do you know what those ingredients can do to your body? If you don’t, don’t worry. You are not the only one. The majority […]

Are you a victim of Green Washing?

All of us have come across products that have green packaging and words like ‘eco-friendly’, ‘proudly green’, ‘sustainable’, ‘high-quality natural ingredients’, ‘environment-friendly’, ‘plant-based’, ‘Raw’, ’Pure’, ‘Earth-friendly’ etc. Unfortunately, they are not. They create an illusion in our minds by letting us think that we are making smart choices and helping the Earth. This idea is […]