By Louise Kinross This week the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States designated people with disabilities as “a population with health disparities.” That means they experience preventable differences in their health due to systemic discrimination. Previously, the NIH had funded research on health inequities faced by racial,...
Egg donation represents a multifaceted and ethically sensitive process that entails providing reproductive cells to aid individuals or couples in realizing their aspiration of becoming parents. Within Australia, the egg donation practice adheres to a set of guiding principles that safeguard the well-being and entitlements of all stakeholders, encompassing donors,...
While daycare can be a lifesaver for working parents, it can represent monumental changes for your child. It’s normal to expect anxiety and insecurity from your child as you transition. However, there are plenty of strategies to help you ease your child into the changes that lay ahead with daycare....
that kid 1 of 25 “My Kid Is ‘That Kid’” By Mary White In ADDitude’s most popular blog post of all time, a mother introduces us to “that kid” — the intense child with special needs who has trouble making friends, and about whom teachers and other parents issue stern...
This article about eco friendly present ideas for sustainable gifting was last updated in 2022. Are you looking for a planet-happy gift for a friend or family member? Whether it’s you, them or both of you who are conscience about wasteful gifting, the earth will thank you for choosing something...
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Boredom is our nemesis. Like kryptonite for ADHD brains, boredom is worse than intolerable — it’s downright painful. Low dopamine levels, however, mean that ADHD brains frequently find themselves in a state of boredom — a major problem when it comes to starting and persisting on life’s daily tasks and...
Bitcoin is the most traded cryptocurrency in the world. It is also considered the most liquid cryptocurrency which means it can be converted to cash without impacting its price— making it a favourite amongst crypto investors all over the world. However, as a crypto enthusiast in Australia looking to invest...
So, as usual you’ve gone overboard with pressies for the kids this Christmas. But where-oh-where can you hide them from excited prying eyes between now and the big day? Gift hiding can be a real challenge. There is nothing worse than your little ones finding their gifts before Christmas and...
I used to be overwhelmed with gift ideas for my daughters when they were little … there were almost too many choices. Now they are teenagers, I find myself stumped. They live and breath their iPhones, and seem to want for nothing else. Yet, when you start looking, there’s lots...
No longer toddlers and not yet teens, young boys are into everything. The question is: What gift will get you the biggest smile? We love choosing gifts for little boys as you can get all silly and buy jokey bits as they love, love, LOVE a practical joke. Or try...
By Louise Kinross Famous PEOPLE Players is a black light theatre company in Toronto that trains people with intellectual disabilities as performers. “Think of glow-in-the-dark life-size characters,” says founder Diane Dupuy (photo above), animated by actors hidden in black costumes. Players (photo below) learn to manipulate the puppets and props, which...
I talk too much. For as long as I can remember, the urge to express and connect has been a constant one, for better or worse. On the plus side, I find my gift of gab makes me incredibly transparent. People don’t often have to wonder what I’m thinking, and...
It’s the end of the school year and Christmas to boot, so we all know what that means … gifts for teachers (and don’t forget childcare). Not only is this tradition, but it’s a good way to teach children about giving back to the people who have worked hard to...
Who doesn’t love an advent calendar? I mean, we were brought up to love them … from childhood, right through to adulthood! I adore Christmas and I know lots of adults who launch themselves into the festivities with gusto. And yes, we do get excited about the first of December...
Christmas isn’t Christmas without an advent calendar. But, as many co-parents know, most advent calendars don’t stand the pressure of being lugged between two homes. In my married years, our girls had beautiful felt advent calendars with pockets which I filled with mini delights. Yet, however carefully we transported them...
For many, the holidays are a time of joy, cheer and family. For some, especially when you’ve got an ex-husband prone to rage when he doesn’t get his way, not so much. The reason why narcissists love creating chaos during the holidays is because of the excess energy everywhere, especially...
Joe Wong, right, with daughter Jillian, centre, and occupational therapist Salma Kassam. By Louise Kinross Joe Wong tried for three days to convince doctors at an Ontario hospital that something was seriously wrong with his daughter Jillian, 7, who was hospitalized for flu. On the third day the Mississauga, Ont....
Christmas is a hectic time for mums as we go above and beyond to make sure our children have the perfect day. But what about us? I definitely feel I deserve a reward come Christmas Day. No excuses needed! So, even if you have to buy yourself the present (which...
Have you ever sat racking your brains and wondering what on earth to buy for a teenage boy? Join the club! We’ve taken it upon ourselves to find some really cool gifts that teen boys will love. 2023 has brought a digital transformation in the wake of the pandemic so...
