Oct 2, 2020 | Family, Fun, Profiles
Sami Jo Small, mom of one and former goaltender for Team Canada’s women’s hockey team discusses her newly-released book, “The Role I Played: Canada’s Greatest Olympic Hockey Team.” In a wide-ranging conversation with Lianne Castelino of...
Sep 24, 2020 | Food, Fun, Recipes
Fruit Kebobs Andrea Howick reminds us that healthy snacks don't need to be complicated in order to be fun and delicious. Here's a healthy snack tip that kids love to help mom & dad prepare! Fresh fruit (Cut into bite size pieces) You can use any...
Sep 13, 2020 | Fitness, Fun, Perspectives
Originally published March 2011 It is becoming increasingly apparent to me that many minor hockey teams are coached not just to hit but to hurt. I have previously vented (in this space) about how ludicrous it is that contact starts at 11 years of age in minor hockey...
Sep 13, 2020 | Family, Fun, Perspectives
Originally published: March 29, 2011 Yes, I have a huge bee in my bonnet. Actually it’s more of an elephant at this point, so bear with me. The uproar, frustration, analysis over headshots and violent hits in hockey is on the operating table, being poked, prodded and...
Apr 19, 2016 | Family, Fun, Perspectives, Youth
There is nothing like seeing your child explore a new toy for the first time, especially ones with sensory or educational value like a play kitchen. Unfortunately for the less handy among us, the assembly process can be downright daunting and it may feel like your...
Feb 13, 2016 | Family, Fitness, Fun, Videos
Lianne Castelino of whereparentstalk.com speaks to Cari Miller, mom of 2, and participant in the first Family Snow Day, Eh! family fundraising event for the Canadian Cancer Society, taking place on Monday February 15, 2016. familysnowday.ca for more...