Would you believe me if I told you boredom is an essential requirement to develop our creative muscle? It’s hard to understand that boredom is needed, but something that is drastically on the decline, especially in kids. “Mom! I’m bored!” We’ve all heard it before. In the past, my first…

Have you ever experienced a vision so real, you would swear it was happening right in front of your eyes? Have you thought of something horrible or scary and wondered what was wrong with you to imagine such a thing? These are intrusive thoughts, and many mothers all over the…

These movies stand the test of time. However, things were sketchy regarding what was appropriate for movies in the 80s. What we might remember as a great movie could have some incredible outcomes when watching with our teens. Here’s a rundown of the best movies from the 80s your teens…

Families all over are waiting for the opening of Disney’s new live-action film, The Little Mermaid, out exclusively in theatres May 26th. I had the absolute pleasure of seeing it in advance during a pre-screening last week and I have been biting my tongue ever since. This might have been…

Do you consider yourself to be an emotionally aware parent? Dr. Cindy Hovington, a neuroscientist and fellow Montrealer has been using this term lately. In our conversation, she explains what this means, and how we can all learn coping skills to help better parent our children. I have been a…

Have you ever wondered how to help your child cultivate their love for the arts after they pass grade school? What if you had a chance to speak with a Broadway legend and ask him? I had that amazing opportunity with the one and only Adam Jacobs. When my son…