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Becky Mann
MANN: Sometimes it takes a tragedy to remind us parenthood is forever
OPINION At one of my many adventures to the emergency room a few weeks ago,…
MANN: Making the decision to return to work after having a baby
OPINION Most of the moms I have met in my short time of being a…
MANN: When it has to be more than just coincidence
Last week was one of those weeks where I found myself crying in my car…
MANN: Springtime is all about getting outside
OPINION Spring officially started two days ago and it is hard not to smile. It…
MANN: Unstructured vs. organized play for kids
OPINION Today I am recovering from the stress of activity sign ups. It’s a real…
MANN: Where are the kids getting their news from?
OPINION There was no online news when I was in elementary school. If you wanted…
MANN: Don’t let the bully beat you to the punch
OPINION I’ve had my share of being bullied throughout my life. From not knowing what…
MANN: Is your child going to be an Olympic athlete?
My favourite part of watching the Winter Olympics is the moment just before an athlete…
MANN: Spread the love on Valentine’s Day
OPINION When I was in high school (and into my later teens), I would always…
MANN: Getting to the meat of proper nutrition
OPINION Food has become a very stressful topic in my life, especially now having children.…
MANN: Learning to parent while battling the flu
OPINION We are well into cold and flu season and WHAT a season it has…
MANN: When things happen you just can’t explain
OPINION Last week I bought a second-hand copy of Eat Pray Love. Nothing extra special…
MANN: How far would you take ‘spying’ to protect your children?
OPINION I think most parents would do anything to keep their children safe. A few…
MANN: Are your New Year’s resolutions on track?
OPINION We are four days into the new year, and this year truly feels like…
MANN: Looking forward to 2018 by looking back on what made headlines in 2017
OPINION It is hard to believe that Christmas 2017 is over, and before we know…
MANN: What’s the one piece of advice you’d give your younger self?
OPINION This week while trying to finalize my Christmas plans and presents, I celebrated yet…
MANN: And the award for Mother of the Year goes to… anyone else but me
OPINION There used to be a running joke in my house about the Mother of…
MANN: Creepy videos on YouTube aimed at children
OPINION My daughter loves watching YouTube videos. She loves to sing, and YouTube has a…
MANN: What would an outdoor school look like?
OPINION I’m reminded daily that the choices I make for my children WILL affect the…
MANN: November is a great month, really it is
OPINION November can be an underrated month. Generally, when I ask someone what their favourite…
MANN: The complexities of Christmas with children
OPINION Like it or not the Christmas season is here, and yes, it is indeed…
MANN: Revising your bucket list to fit your life
OPINION When I was younger my bucket list was vast: marry the red power ranger,…
MANN: Lifting the veil on death
OPINION Halloween has come and gone once again, giving both young and old the chance…
MANN: October is a time for kindred spirits
OPINION Anne of Green Gables once said, “I'm so glad I live in a world…