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Opinion: Practical ways families can foster kids' love of literacy during the summer months

Opinion: Practical ways families can foster kids' love of literacy during the summer months

Fostering children's love of literacy is an accessible and practical way for families to be involved in the process of their early literacy development.
Claire Nielsen: Maybe it's all about me

Claire Nielsen: Maybe it's all about me

If you've been told more than once that you take things too personally, it might be time for some honest self-reflection. This article explores how recognizing our own patterns can lead to meaningful change.
This steak salad is a trattoria staple and the perfect summer lunch

This steak salad is a trattoria staple and the perfect summer lunch

Straccetti di manzo, which translates roughly from the Italian to “little rags of beef,” is a trattoria staple. The cooking is minimal and quick, making this ideal for a weeknight dinner, but the beef must be thinly sliced.
Tiny outdoor space? Turn it into an inviting retreat

Tiny outdoor space? Turn it into an inviting retreat

Whether it’s a modest balcony, a pocket-size patio or a tiny backyard, small outdoor spaces have big potential.
Claire Nielsen: Addicted to victim mentality — why is it always about you?

Claire Nielsen: Addicted to victim mentality — why is it always about you?

From passive-aggressive comments to constant self-victimization, some individuals have a knack for making every situation revolve around them. This article explores strategies for dealing with such behavior while protecting your own mental health.
'Winging it is not a plan': How to shore up your finances in uncertain times

'Winging it is not a plan': How to shore up your finances in uncertain times

A myriad of challenges have been plaguing Canadians' personal finances, from the high cost of living to the global trade war that has roiled markets and the economy.
You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here's why

You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here's why

NEW YORK (AP) — People with darker skin still need to wear sunscreen — for more reasons than one. Too much ultraviolet exposure from the sun can lead to sunburn, dark spots and wrinkles, and increased risk of skin cancer .
Obituary: Victoria author, entrepreneur was dubbed 'World’s Coolest Vegan'

Obituary: Victoria author, entrepreneur was dubbed 'World’s Coolest Vegan'

Sarah Kramer, who died May 3 after a seven-week battle with brain cancer, wrote and co-wrote a series of smash-hit cookbooks that became unofficial bibles of the vegan community.
Opinion: When friendship is treated as essential, what happens to young adults who don't have any?

Opinion: When friendship is treated as essential, what happens to young adults who don't have any?

A new study aims to understand how adults without friends experience and move through life.
Claire Nielsen: Why self-care is essential for every mother

Claire Nielsen: Why self-care is essential for every mother

'Supermom' may sound like praise, but it often masks exhaustion and invisibility, writes columnist Claire Nielsen.