Raising a Black Teen in Canada

Raising a Black Teen in Canada

Parenting is one of the toughest challenges I've faced in my lifetime; creating rules, developing guidelines and most challenging of all, leading by example! You're faced with some of the most difficult tasks, knowing you're trying to raise a confident, independent and strong individual. Being a mom, I strive to protect my family by keeping [...]

To Mask-up or not to Mask-up?

To Mask-up or not to Mask-up?

As COVID-19 regulations loosen and more people return to work as well as outdoor activities, face masks have become a staple in our wardrobes, especially for countries like France and Spain, who's recently joined the list of countries, where face masks are mandatory in public. Canada has not made face masks compulsory yet, but I see us heading that [...]

Managing Your Mental Health in a Pandemic

Managing Your Mental Health in a Pandemic

The COVID-19 (Corona virus) pandemic has and still is presenting many challenges globally. Despite the known and alarming health crisis, there are issues like mental health that's easily overlooked. In the first two weeks of self-isolation, those I checked in with, viewed their isolation period as a blessing; they were catching up on quality time with their [...]