Opinion

Door County Packs Fun for the Family by Rosalind Stefanac   We’d never heard of Wisconsin’s Door County — a stretch of coastal towns on a peninsula between Lake Michigan and Green Bay. But after only a few days of hiking, biking and

Empower Your Teen: 6 Strategies for a Successful School Year by Jennifer Gershberg   Ask any college professor how their students are doing, and I guarantee you’ll hear some entertaining – and anxiety-provoking - stories.  It's a revelation for parents that despite the

5 Ways to Financially Recover from Post-Holiday Spending By Sarjae Irving   How much did you plan on spending this holiday season? How much did you actually spend? Did you know that close to one-quarter of the Canadian population overspend during the holidays?     A

Navigating the Holidays After Divorce: 3 Steps to a Fresh Start by Sarjae Irving   While Christmas is often filled with joy, love and family celebrations, it can get complicated when navigating a new divorce. Every Hallmark movie might idealize the holidays as

Why you should make gifting for good your next holiday tradition   The holiday season is a time to reflect on the year behind us and also think ahead to new possibilities. As we consider what we’re grateful for, it can bring

The Social Media Battle: Examining Its Impact and Helping Our Youth Use Responsibly By Brandy Browne     There is no denying that online platforms have boomed in recent years. In fact, The Mayo Clinic (2022) reports that an estimated 45 per cent of

 5 ways to make the holidays stress-free for tweens of divorce By Alicia Robertson   Feeling anxious about how to get through the upcoming holiday season without too much drama? You’re not alone.  While the holidays can be an incredibly joyous time, they can

6 Reasons to Visit Mexico’s Marvellous Yucatán State By Rosalind Stefanac   A recent trip to Yucatán State proved that there's so much more to Mexico than sandy beaches and ocean views. In fact, venturing inland on the southeastern Yucatán peninsula revealed so

5 Tips to Raise a Resilient Teen By June Rousso, Ph.D.   Teens today are faced with so much rapid change along with everyday academic and social demands. All of these demands can be very stressful at times. Our bodies naturally react to

3 Ways to Suit Up for Prom 2022 By Arianne Mae Granada Roll up your sleeves and put your dancing shoes on because prom is finally back! It is time to suit up for Prom 2022! (WARNING: Marvel reference ahead!) Still can’t have

Actor Dan Payne's Judgement-Free Philosophy on Parenting and Mental Health By Tanishq Desai From John Tucker Must Die to Watchmen - Dan Payne has over 100 credits in the form of television features or indie films to his name. Apart from being

5 Creative Ways To Spend Time With Mom For Mother’s Day Although one day a year really isn’t enough to honour the person that gave birth to you and raised you, Mother’s Day is a great way to show mom how