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Claire Nielsen: Coping with teen rebellion — take nothing personally

Claire Nielsen: Coping with teen rebellion — take nothing personally

All we can do is our best with an open heart and understanding ears.
Is your child ready for their first cellphone this year? Here's what experts say

Is your child ready for their first cellphone this year? Here's what experts say

Spokeo analyzed phone ownership rates among children and heard from child development experts on determining cellphone readiness.
10 of the best Canadian TV shows of all time

10 of the best Canadian TV shows of all time

One Canadian series broke the record for most Emmy wins in a single year for a comedy show.
Outside lights are deadly to birds, especially this time of year

Outside lights are deadly to birds, especially this time of year

As gardeners, we spend a lot of time observing nature up close -- When will my tomatoes turn red? What’s eating my hosta? What’s that white stuff on my peonies? – and we react as needed to ensure our plants survive and thrive.
Savory-sweet soy basting sauce transforms ground chicken into izakaya-style meatballs

Savory-sweet soy basting sauce transforms ground chicken into izakaya-style meatballs

Japanese chicken meatballs, called tsukune, are a standard offering in pub-like izakayas and restaurants specializing in yakitori.
‘I love you but I hate you.’ What to do when you can’t stand your long-term partner

‘I love you but I hate you.’ What to do when you can’t stand your long-term partner

Relationship experts say it’s normal for couples to experience moments of what feels like genuine hatred. The difference between couples who last and those who don’t can lie in how they handle their emotions in those moments.
Stephen & Evie Colbert offer a cookbook that's also a window on their lives

Stephen & Evie Colbert offer a cookbook that's also a window on their lives

“Does This Taste Funny?: Recipes Our Family Loves” is a collection of tried-and-true Colbert clan dishes like Spicy Lemon Chicken Thighs or Panfried Spot Tail Bass that also opens a window into their lives.
The benefits of a four-day workweek according to a champion of the trend

The benefits of a four-day workweek according to a champion of the trend

Companies exploring the option of letting employees work four days a week hope to reduce job burnout and retain talent seeking a better work-life balance, according to the chief executive of an organization that promotes the idea.
Nutty Parmesan, briny capers and pickled peppers turn cauliflower steaks into a satisfying main

Nutty Parmesan, briny capers and pickled peppers turn cauliflower steaks into a satisfying main

Cauliflower can be bland and boring if not treated correctly, but browning the vegetable in the oven coaxes out deep, almost meaty flavours that transform it into a satisfying vegetarian main.
As plant-based milk becomes more popular, brands look for new ways to compete

As plant-based milk becomes more popular, brands look for new ways to compete

Commercial sales of dairy milk have been weakening for years, likely in part because of the rise of plant-based alternatives — even though many Canadians still drink dairy.