Lifestyle

Preparing for and navigating through parenthood already poses challenges for many, but the COVID-19 pandemic has added extra layers of hardship and stress. Actor Sarah Wright Olsen recently visited The Morning Show to share her tips on how parents can stay zen during the pandemic. Olsen and fellow actor Teresa Palmer founded Your Zen Mama,

With an increase of racist attacks aimed at Asian Canadians during the pandemic many are left to wonder what recourse there is when it comes to Canada’s justice system. “If someone happens to make a racial slur or tells an off-colour joke it would be hard to say that they’re trying to promote to the

The COVID-19 pandemic has put our friendships and relationships to the test, with many Canadians disagreeing on restrictions, politics and obeying lockdown regulations. If you’re not seeing eye-to-eye with one of your friends, it’s still important to respect each other’s boundaries, says Toronto-based relationship expert Jessica O’Reilly. Read more: Feeling alone? Here’s how to make

While COVID-19 has heightened hardships for those enrolled in language classes and programs, language instructors and researchers say it has also highlighted innovative learning practices that could be applied in Canada, to work towards better supporting education. The communities engaged in second-language learning classes range from newcomers and refugee families learning English for jobs and

Canada’s first federal budget in more than two years contained a number of proposals, including a national daycare program, extensions of relief programs for businesses and a digital services tax, among other items. Financial expert Preet Banerjee joined The Morning Show to break down and weigh in on the budget. The government’s national daycare program

While some forms of talc do not pose a health risk, other popular uses like in bubble baths, baby powder and bath bombs carry a risk of causing ovarian cancer, a government assessment found. Researchers from Health Canada as well as from Environment and Climate Change Canada released on Thursday the final results of a

Under-eye fillers and Botox around the eyes and forehead have been some of the most popular cosmetic procedures Canadians have undergone during the pandemic, according to Dr. Neel Bector. Bector, also known as the “Lip Doctor,” says these have traditionally been the most popular procedures, but he has seen an uptick during the pandemic. Additionally,

With lockdown measures, stay-at-home orders, curfews and the closure of fitness facilities, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically restricted people’s movement. Physical activity and exercise have multiple known health benefits, from weight loss, to improving cardiovascular health, to reducing stress. Read more: Is it safe to wear face masks while exercising? Experts weigh in It is

Breaking up or divorcing is hard enough, but it can be even tougher during a pandemic. Vancouver-based author of Breakup Bootcamp Amy Chan recently joined The Morning Show to discuss the best ways we can heal from a breakup. Read more: Breakups can be painful, but for some the pandemic can make it worse Chan

Understandably, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, most people are worried about their health, their family’s well-being and staying safe. The “lesser” side effects — damage to our personal relationships or social lives, for example — tend to go ignored. The ability to meet new people organically at coffee shops, concerts, a friend’s wedding or at bars