I think we’ve all heard the phrase “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While an apple may not necessarily be the thing preventing you from a doctor’s visit, it sure is a great source of vitamin C. Apples are enjoyable and healthy on their own, but sometimes we can indulge in delicious apple…
With Family Day in the near past, many families find themselves wondering which restaurant would be a suitable destination for Mother’s or Father’s Day plans. The age old dilemma when it comes to eating out is finding a restaurant that keeps everyone satisfied with their meal, and it is often hard for everyone to agree…
We’ve all been in situations where we don’t sound quite as, uh, informed as we would like. One of my tricks to make myself sound like I actually know what I’m talking about is to use words that are a) just plain big and fancy-sounding, b) an exaggeration of my point without actually adding to…
Jenny Lin is a Grade 10 student at Sir Winston Churchill High School who was recognized by Kids Up Front and Youth Central as a part of the Pay it Forward project, recognizing youth for their “pay it forward” attitude. She was recognized for her outstanding contribution to the Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) project at…
My series Common Health Problems Among Teens is coming to a close. I was able to touch base on eating disorders, depression, drinking, and the last one, which is drug use. You should check out the previous blog posts in the series if you would like to learn more. DRUG USE Many people realize that…