As a mom who works from home while caring for two young kids, I know all too well how easy is to get overwhelmed and stressed out. I also know the deep sense of regret and sometimes shame that bubble up when I lash out from a place of agitation (usually at my boyfriend, who’s
Month: June 2022
What’s the difference between feeling hungry and having an appetite? We often use these phrases interchangeably to indicate that we want something to eat. However, there’s actually a difference between hunger and appetite that many don’t realize. Simply put, hunger refers to the physical need to eat, while appetite indicates a psychological desire to consume
An upcoming provincial tax on soft drinks and other sugary beverages, in Newfoundland and Labrador, has some people applauding and others complaining. In September, the province will become the first in Canada to introduce a special tax on sugary drinks, raising a projected $9 million in annual revenue. At the historic Caines Grocery & Deli,
Takeaway: The reMarkable 2 is a beautiful digital tablet that feels like an analog one. If you have digital “paperwork” as part of yourday—you deal with a lot of PDFs or often make handwritten notes—or want the best tablet writing experience on the market, this is the tablet for you. You’ll need to swallow the device’s
Most parents are afraid of what a lot of time online might inspire in their kids, but Ethan Simons does not have to worry about that with his nine-year-old son. Ethan often worried that his son Nathan spent too much time online. He tried keeping a close eye over what Nathan would watch but wasn’t
“The truth you believe and cling to makes you unavailable to hear anything new.” ~Pema Chodron I was recently having dinner with a group of friends, and I casually mentioned that I’ve been making more effort in my life to help prevent climate change. Across the table, someone looked straight at me and said, “You
Health Canada is alerting Canadians to a patio umbrella recall, saying the umbrellas are a fire and burn hazard. The umbrellas, sold at Costco Canada, have been known to catch fire after the battery unit that powers the LED lights in the product overheats. Read more: ‘Full House’ star Jodie Sweetin violently shoved by LAPD
Research has found that everybody is unique in how they learn best. We all have different strengths, talents, challenges, and ways of doing things. And learning is no different. Some people thrive in structured environments, others do best when they can go with the flow. There are students who learn best from books, from listening,
A North Vancouver house cat named Tigger is making TikTok headlines for winning a face-off with a black bear much larger than him. Gavin and Cameron Sturrock are rarely fazed by their two-year-old Bengal cat’s behaviour. Tigger is known for deterring dogs in their Canyon Heights neighbourhood, sparring with his feline brother Taz — even stealing
David and Goliath (Official Lyric Video) Fearless Motivation Download or Stream the song now, on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Deezer, Amazon MP3, YouTube MusicDavid and Goliath – Fearless MotivationWritten and Produced by Jones 2.0 | Performed by Frank Bentley + The Julianno | Music Composed by Patrick Rundblad David and Goliath (Official Lyric Video) Fearless Motivation[embedded content] I’ve got
Much of Hollywood’s gossip is about relationships. Which co-stars’ on-screen relationships were taken off-screen? Who’s getting back together? One couple, in particular, gained the media’s attention after a long-awaited reunion. Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt made headlines in 2022, bringing attention back to their iconic ’90s romance… but not in the way that you think.
“Refuse to inherit dysfunction. Learn new ways of living instead of repeating what you lived through.” ~Thema Davis For anybody that experienced a chaotic childhood, stability in adulthood is unfamiliar territory. When you grow up in an environment where shouting is the norm, unstable relationships are all you observe, and moods are determined by others
Toronto and Vancouver might hog the spotlight when it comes to well-known Canadian cities, but it turns out Calgary is the best place to live – at least this year. The annual ranking of the world’s most liveable cities has been released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), and 2022’s Global Liveability Index, and Canada
“Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.” ~Rumi “Isn’t this a miracle?” I asked myself in the milk aisle at Whole Foods. It was a Wednesday night after work, and I was buying a few staples to get us through the week.
You may not have thought much about this before but adults learn very differently than children. The type of schooling we all had as young kids simply wouldn’t work on our grown-up brains, and not just because we already know our ABCs. The method of teaching older humans is completely different than the one for
When I tell people we’ve had a 4 Day Week since 2011, I think it’s fair to say most people are surprised, impressed and feel a glimmer of hope. There’s hope that the future of work is headed in a more human, happier and healthier direction. REST AND RECOVERY It’s easy to see how the
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