How Do You Explain Rob Ford’s Behaviour To Your Kids?

I must say, I’m happy my kids are not old enough to be asking what crack cocaine is and why our mayor, Rob Ford, is smoking it. I can’t imagine this is an easy explanation for parents. Do you answer with brute honesty? Do you deflect to another topic? Do you make something up? If […]

Casting Call for Dad Documentary Series in Toronto

I’ve been contacted by a Toronto-based production company looking for dads to participate in a documentary series in Toronto. The series aims to explore the changing roles of dads in modern families. If you are a renegade dad who likes to shatter “traditional social roles,” I urge you to read the casting call below and […]

Kid-Certified Toronto Restaurants: Spring Sushi

When you have children, speed is key when ordering and receiving food at a restaurant. Spring Sushi, which is located on the 5th floor of 10 Dundas Street in Toronto (Young Dundas Square), has this process down to an art. The moment you walk in and are seated is the moment you can start ordering and […]

Toronto Museum and Arts Pass Program (MAPS)

Wandering around Toronto with your children in the summer is so much fun. Every neighbourhood has its own unique characteristics and every weekend is a different festival (or 3). You do NOT need to spend a lot of money to entertain your children. A Toronto library card is your key to FREE arts and culture! Seriously, all […]

The Survivor

The following is the eulogy that my sister and I wrote for our father who recently passed away. He was a holocaust survivor and man of strength, generosity, and character. His spark for life, charisma, and the twinkle in his eye live on. Our dad was a survivor. I once asked him how he was able […]

Kid-Certified Toronto Restaurants: Pizzeria Libretto

Are you a Toronto parent looking for a hip, quality restaurant that you can take your kids to? If so, Pizzeria Libretto may be what you’re looking for. Pizzeria Libretto specializes in Neapolitan thin-crust pizza using fresh, local ingredients. Their pizzas are cooked in their ridiculously hot wood-fired ovens. These ovens are able to cook pizzas […]