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Let’s face it: we’re all spending a lot of time in front of screens and, in many cases, COVID-19 has only increased that. It’s especially tough for working parents, who are struggling to stay focused while also looking for solutions to their children’s excessive screen time. Luckily, there are a number of useful apps and

After burning the candle at both ends before the COVID-19 pandemic and for months during the lockdown and restrictions, Karen Gladden Barre decided that enough was enough. The North Vancouver mother of three stepped back from her job running operations and marketing at her husband’s technology company to spend more time with family and reassess

As the summer months draw near in Canada, so too does the hope of herd immunity, vitamin D, and potential romances. After being pent up in our homes for months, pheromones will start — if they haven’t already — thickening the air as we walk outside, leading to prospective attractions. (Is everyone looking hotter or

Prince Harry compared his royal experience to being on The Truman Show and “living in a zoo” in a recent interview. The Duke of Sussex said during a Thursday episode of the Armchair Expert podcast that he contemplated quitting royal life on several occasions while in his 20s. He spoke candidly with host Dax Shepard

For the last five years, Barkaat Ahmad’s son Amaar has been a student at Giant Steps, a Toronto school and therapy centre for elementary school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). “This is the main (support) that we have for our son,” he says. Giant Steps, which also has a location in Montreal, offers one-on-one

If you’re contemplating post-pandemic travel, you’re probably facing a dilemma. On the one hand, you may be tempted to book that flight, reserve that room or buy that vacation package now before all spots are taken or prices shoot up. On the other hand, even as vaccinations ramp up, Canada is still in the midst

The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to impact children and youth’s mental health and well-being. According to recent research by SickKids, many school-aged children have developed mental health problems during the pandemic. This includes depression (37.6 per cent), anxiety (38.7 per cent), irritability (40.5 per cent) and attention span (40.8 per cent). Parenting expert Alyson Schafer

In February, the emotional toll from the COVID-19 pandemic began to weigh heavily on Michael Gaerlan, a registered nurse working in an intensive care unit in Edmonton, Alta. Speaking to family members of patients on the phone, tight regulations means that he’s had to say no to visitations more often than not. “It hit me

Last October, Mendeep Heer gave birth to her daughter, Simryn, after 12 hours of labour. The first-time mother, from Brampton, Ont., says that despite some complications prior to her pregnancy, her daughter arrived healthy and giving birth was “unbelievably magical.” Yet what followed were feelings of and sadness and fear. “That’s pretty much all I

The month of May is dedicated to raising awareness about the mental health and well-being of communities across Canada. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, the wife of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, recently visited The Morning Show to highlight important conversations around mental health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s an important issue for every single human being