Parenting
Canadian Flag-Bearer Rosie Maclennan Jumps Her Way to Gold
The year began on a sour note for Rosie MacLennan after suffering concussions and head injuries in the fall. This…
The Downside to Having Photos of Your Kids at Work
At present, out of the corner of my left eye, I am watching my two children. No, it’s not Bring…
Olympic Moms: Raising an Athlete
Beverly Labbe is the mother of Stephanie Labbe of the Canadian Women’s Olympic soccer team that will be heading to…
Thank You Mom: Raising a Canadian Athlete
Connie-Lee Oldershaw is the mom of Olympic medalist Mark Oldershaw. As a third generation Olympian and the fifth member of…
This One’s for the Girls: Hillary’s Big Night Was Historic for Us, Too
It may have been our first really adult, intellectual conversation. So it was a historical moment for my 12-yeard old…
I Can’t Stand Playing with My Son
Make no mistake, I love my son with all my heart. I just can’t stand playing with him. Yeah, I’m…
Her Success Is Not Your Failure
There was this unforgettable quote on Facebook a few months ago which really resonated with me, especially as parent. The…
No One Told Me About the ‘Running of the Parents’
Thousands of parents are descending to overnight camps this weekend to see their children on Visitor’s Day. As parents, we…
The Savvy Scene with Rebecca Eckler: Getting to Know the Sav
It’s been a l-o-n-g, l-o-n-g time since I’ve had to get to an office, dress in office attire, and, obviously,…