by Lianne Castelino | Jun 7, 2021 | Family, Perspectives, Podcasts, Profiles, Teens, Videos, Youth
Like mother. Like grandmother. “My mom was a strong woman, which made me a strong woman.” Marie Hollaway was in her early 20s when her life took a dramatic turn. “I didn’t expect to or plan to be a single mom,” said Hollaway, now 58 years...
by Lianne Castelino | Jun 4, 2021 | Family, Food, Perspectives, Recipes, Teens, Toddler, Videos, Youth
[Disclaimer: During more than 20 years of writing, blogging and creating content in the parenting space, I have rarely spoken directly about or included photos of my children. This must be important and special!] On the list of personal parenting priorities, this one...
by Lianne Castelino | May 31, 2021 | Family, Featured, Profiles, Teens, Youth
The pandemic has given one of the greatest football players in the history of the Canadian Football League — pause. “I think the biggest thing is it has gotten us closer to be honest with you,” says Anthony Calvillo, CFL Hall of Fame quarterback,...
by Lianne Castelino | May 21, 2021 | Baby, Birth, Family, Fitness, Perspectives, Pregnancy, Profiles, Toddler
Their joy is unmistakable. Infectious really. As a married couple and as parents. Two of the greatest female hockey players to ever to suit up for their respective countries — Canada and the United States — together own eight Olympic medals, and more than...
by Lianne Castelino | May 18, 2021 | Family, Perspectives, Profiles, Social Media, Teens, Youth
As the journalist tasked with reporting from Ontario’s political headquarters about all education matters — for the largest daily newspaper in Canada — Kristin Rushowy has been operating at an even more breathless pace than usual since March 2020...
by Lianne Castelino | May 17, 2021 | Family, Perspectives, Teens, Youth
This blog originally appeared in HuffPost Canada in April 2017. THE BLOG By Lianne Castelino, Contributor 04/11/2017 05:02am EDT Having been through this process once, I can safely say it does NOT get any easier. Each child is different. End of story. Here’s...
