Time. Where does it go? It’s like the hours go faster now I’m a mum. But what if I told you that you really can save valuable time with a few easy household time saving tips, hacks and shortcuts? And even better, you can use this time to do whatever...
By Louise Kinross Jennifer Low (photo right) works a full day as a behaviour support specialist at a private school in Toronto. Then she hops on the TTC to get to her second job at Sarang Kitchen. It’s a Korean fried chicken restaurant she opened in Dovercourt Village in March with...
When looking for a present for a loved one, a stunning piece of jewellery makes a beautiful choice for any occasion and is typically a safe decision. But buying jewellery for your partner can be a tricky affair. While jewellery is one of the most popular gifts for significant others,...
The A1C test is a blood test that measures average glucose levels over the past 2-3 months. It’s a way for your doctor to see how well you’re keeping your blood sugar levels under control. It also helps you and your healthcare provider evaluate the progress of your diabetes treatment...
Dating is tricky business; like trying to recreate a cake on Instagram, it has the potential for greatness, but often falls short of the dream. We want to date with confidence but it all feels so nerve-racking. We get the courage to step back out there and try to find...
This post is part of our series on Digital Media and Children Under 3, published with collaboration from the journal, Infant Behavior and Development. The featured research appeared in a special issue that focused on how young children engage with technology and ways that parents can facilitate media engagement to promote positive...
If you’re reading this article, chances are you or someone you know is dealing with bad breath. You will want to know the causes of bad breath and, most importantly, how to get rid of it. Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is embarrassing and can affect your personal and...
This piece originally appeared on Holland Bloorview’s website. Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to acknowledge and celebrate Louise Kinross, BLOOM editor and special projects manager, as a recent recipient of the 2023 Tribute Award for Advocacy presented by Empowered Kids Ontario (EKO). The award recognizes the contribution and impact of leaders and role models...
In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for businesses to succeed. One of the key components of a successful online strategy is search engine optimisation. This will increase your website’s ranking in search engine results pages (SERPs). In this article, you’ll learn why SEO is important...
Gift-giving can be hard, especially if you want it to be a surprise. For this reason, subscription boxes are all the rage. And what can be better than the gift that just keeps giving! WHAT IS A SUBSCRIPTION BOX? A subscription box is a box filled with curated products that...
Women are constantly bombarded with images of what the “ideal” female body should look like in today’s society. From magazines, to television, to social media, the barrage of unrealistic beauty standards can make it difficult for women to feel good about their own bodies. But how do these societal factors...
Trigger warning: This article deals with narcissistic personality disorder symptoms. Please ensure you are in a safe place to read this content and can access support if needed. Wondering how you landed here again? The same thing in a different package? You’ve managed to escape one narcissist only to find...
The day before our wedding, the entire city of Sydney became blanketed by heavy red dust. I woke up coughing, I could taste dirt in my mouth, and my bedroom was filled with a rusty glow.“Of course the bloody apocalypse would happen the day before my wedding,” I thought to...
Winter is well and truly here and that means the heater gets cranked up, the electric blankets get switched on and the dryer is on over-drive in an effort to stay on top of the mounting piles of laundry. Unfortunately, as the temperature plummets, our household energy consumption begins to...
Three years ago, I launched the @domesticblisters TikTok channel to serve a neurodiverse audience. Short videos on the channel present strategies for accomplishing daily care tasks. For all the ADHD information swirling around social media, very little addresses how the simple tasks of living are sometimes the hardest for us....
Photo by Daria Obymaha By Louise Kinross A large body of research shows mothers of disabled children have poorer mental and physical health. A new study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior finds that the relationship between poor maternal health and a child’s disability exists only in...
“You’re going to do great things!”“You have so much potential!”“You’re so talented. I see great things in your future!” So many people in my life have directed various versions of these well-meaning yet anxiety-inducing, expectation-laden comments to me during every phase of my academic career. As a gifted child, I...
Read Rob’s post from day one and two If you don’t know, Glastonbury is a gigantic music festival in the UK. Over 5 days it deatures 2,000 different acts on 90 different stages. A town with the population of Buffalo NY is built in the Somerset countryside and lasts for...
Today, I was able to spend more time in the presentations (and not just because I needed to sit down) mostly about diabetes causation and – drum roll – a cure. The day opened with an impressive lecture about the genetic links to diabetes. For me the takeaway was that...
Get your hair brush and gel ready because we have some fabulous ideas for Crazy Hair Day that will have your child rocking the catwalk (sorry, assembly line) at school this year. This day of follicle frenzy is the ultimate excuse for kids to let their imaginations run wild and...
