Variety is the Spice of Life

We are extremely proud to offer such a variety of articles in The Mom & Caregiver magazine! We’ve gathered experts in their fields to share information, stories and parenting tips. And March is no different – we really took a “variety is the spice of life” angle for this spring edition!

We always, of course, cover parenting topics, and I found these two extremely interesting this month. Have you ever wondered about the science behind tantrums (page 12)? Why do kids turn to this behaviour (especially at grocery stores – haha) and how can we use this knowledge to prevent tantrums? Also, how can I teach my child to be a good friend? Our kids aren’t born knowing how to share, take turns and handle the rollercoaster of friendship, so surely it’s up to us to teach them (page 18).

Now let’s focus on this fact – adulting is hard! But we’re here to help you out with two ways you can be very “grown-up” this year. Page 16 brings Tax Time Opportunities – say hello to paperwork, deadlines and financial stability with less stress. Put Radon on your Radar on page 8 – did you know that millions of homes in Canada have high levels of cancer-causing radon? 

March wouldn’t be March without dreams of spring! So we’re sharing a Gentle Spring Reset (it’s the small changes that stick!) on page 22. And you’ll love a Spring Skin Clean Up for that dull and dehydrated outer layer after a harsh winter – find it on page 7.

Let’s have a little fun this month. Our cover “Soul Man” inspired us to add a little soul music onto our spring playlist. Why not check out classics like “Respect” by Aretha Franklin, “A Change is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke and “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye. They all just seem so fitting right now. 

Lastly, we want to wish everyone a happy International Women’s Day on March 8th! Women embody the quote “Variety is the spice of life” in that we are all so different – we are different shapes, sizes and colours, have different roles and different ideas – but we are all working towards the same goal. International Women’s Day is about equality, but also about celebrating our individualities!

Sabina Manji, a lifelong Londoner, is an irrepressible entrepreneur, mother of a wonderful son, and also a committed volunteer.