by Lianne Castelino | Mar 18, 2021 | Family, Finance, ParentPreneurs, Pregnancy, Profiles, Toddler
A simple, stark equation pushed Amanda Munday out of the workforce. The numbers stopped making sense quickly after Munday had her second child — shortly after returning to work — following the birth of her first baby and subsequent maternity leave....
by Lianne Castelino | Jan 4, 2017 | Perspectives, Teens, Toddler
This blog originally appeared in Huffington Post Canada in May 2016 They seem to be sprouting all around us. Multiplying, it would appear, like rabbits. Defying age, culture, socio-economic status, demographic criteria, etc. And as we watch — often in disbelief,...
by Lianne Castelino | Aug 4, 2016 | Food, Perspectives, Toddler
Lazy summer days wouldn’t be complete with our favourite warm-weather treats, but this summer, consider mixing up your family’s snacking routine with a variety of delicious – yet nutritious – bites. Contrary to popular belief, nutritious foods don’t have to be a total...
by Lianne Castelino | Jun 20, 2016 | Featured, Perspectives, Pregnancy, Toddler
It seems we can’t go more than a few days without hearing a daycare-related horror story. From incidents of disturbing neglect to overcrowding, the daycare industry as a whole has come under serious fire in recent years. As a result of some of this negative press and...
by Lianne Castelino | May 28, 2016 | Family, Perspectives, Toddler
Prolonged exposure to sun and heat can be very harmful to babies and young children. It is important – especially at this time of year – for parents to refresh themselves on best-practices for keeping kids safe over the summer. In 2015, the Government of...
by Lianne Castelino | May 19, 2016 | Family, Perspectives, Toddler, Youth
Will the real grownups please stand up? It seems everywhere you look these days politicians are behaving badly, throwing Twitter fits, or in Wednesday’s case – actual fits – in the halls of government power. In an unprecedented move ahead of a...
