Editor’s Note – Everyday is Love Day

LOVE. That’s what this month is famous for. Valentine’s Day is typically a day we show romantic love to our special someone, but how about showing love the other 364 days of the year? And not just to someone we’re romantically involved with, but to those children we’re raising, to those friends who are family by choice, to those people we see daily, or rarely, who in some way make our life special?

First, let’s define it. The dictionary explains love as “an intense feeling of deep affection”. But maybe song lyrics do a better job of really describing it. The Beatles tell us “All you need is love”. Queen asks “Can anybody find me somebody to love?” Elvis confesses he “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” And the O’Jays encourage “People all over the world, Join hands, Start a love train, a love train”.

Well, here at The Mom & Caregiver magazine, we’re ready to jump on that love train. We are always big proponents of loving yourself first. So we’ve included “Winter Skin Care Tips” (p. __), ideas for “Staying Heart Healthy” (p.__), and a reminder to practise gratitude in “What Are You Grateful for this Valentine’s Day?” (p.__) All of this is for you!

Next, we move on to loving those kiddos! “What is Family Learning?” (p.__), “Eating Disorders in Teens” (p.__), and “How to Raise a Reader” (p.__) will make it easy for you to show the love to your children this month and always. Maybe share important family time together at Disney on Ice (like and share our Facebook page as we’ll be showing the love this month – do you wonder how?) or Kidz Bop World Tour (you’ll find details for these events on our Events page (p.__) or www.themomandcaregiver.com/events.

Now, we know if you have that one special someone in your life, you may want to share some loving moments with them. Or grab a fun friend for a night out! You’ll find ideas like Fondue for Two, a Blue Rodeo concert, a symphony orchestra or wine tasting on our Events page as well.

So let’s raise a glass of wine or apple juice in celebration of two February holidays that should be celebrated year round! Happy Family Day and happy Valentine’s Day to all! The Mom & Caregiver loves you and appreciates all the love you show us.

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