Village Living Magazine - MIDTOWN - March 2019

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REBECCA HAY 

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LAWSON HENNICK 

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JAIME SLAVIN 

SINDY SHIN 

MARYLENE 

VESTERGOM 

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Break 

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MARCH 2019 

EVENTS 

Keeping you connected to your community. 

FROM THE 

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Winter has dragged on long 

enough! It’s March and we’re 

feeling ready for Spring with 

stories that will help you bring 

light, happiness and fun into your life. 

In Styling, you can chase the winter blahs 

away by bringing bright colours into your 

home, or just add a bit of green with ecofriendly 

concierge services. 

And while things may not be heating up 

outside, What’s Eating Ezra is chasing a 

different kind of heat by eating the city’s best 

roti (Eating). 

If cabin fever set in over the winter, it might 

be time to hit the open road! Just make sure 

you brush up on your motorcycle safety. And 

don’t forget about home safety too — when 

was the last time you tested for radon gas? 

(Living) 

For parents, March means one thing: March 

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(Parenting). 

If your kids are making you feel frazzled, 

you’re not alone. There are stress 

management tips for busy moms in this issue 

(Well-Being), as well as advice for new moms 

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LIVING 

RADON 

DETECTOR 

Month 3 

Image from Health Canada 

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RADON 

Radon Gas 

An Invisible Menace 

Recent research found that ONLY 

29% OF CANADIANS 

with high RADON in their home 

took action to REDUCE it! 

BY ELDEN FREEMAN 

The cold winter weather traps many of us inside our 

homes until the first sign of spring, and being inside all 

that time may lead you to wonder about the quality of your 

indoor air. 

In Canada, radon gas is something of a concern. In 2014, 

the CBC obtained data that showed over 1,500 homes had 

radon levels above Health Canada’s safety guidelines, 

following tests of approximately 14,000 homes across the 

country. 

Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer after 

smoking. It’s estimated that radon is responsible for 

3,000 deaths in Canada each year. 

Radon is a radioactive gas created in nature that can seep 

into poorly ventilated basements and crawl spaces. Radon is 

created by decaying uranium found in soil, rock and water. 

These three elements are found in the ground, making radon 

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likely to leach into its first point of contact, like cellars or 

crawl spaces, through TEST cracks in the and foundation and gaps 

around pipes. 

The scary thing about REDUCE radon is that it’s RADON 

invisible, odourless 

and tasteless. The only 

to 

way 

protect 

to know for sure 

against 

if it’s your 

home is to do a DIY test, or call in a professional at your 

own expense. lung cancer 

According to the CBC, recommendations that the 

government help fund homeowners in need of testing or 

cleaning up radon have not been addressed. Neither has 

a recommendation for mandatory testing of homes as a 

condition of sale, as is the case in several U.S. states. 

Radon gas levels are measured in units known as the 

Becquerel (Bq). One Becquerel is described as one event of 

radiation emission per second and it is minute. 

The old Canadian standard considered 800 Bq per cubic 

metre to be a safe standard. But ten years ago, following a 

push to tighten guidelines, the federal government changed 

its standard to 200 Bq per cubic metre, the same level 

considered safe by Russia and China. The U.S. pegs its safe 

level at 150. 

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radon, visit Health Canada at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewhsemt/radiation/radon/testing-analyse-eng.php 

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LIVING 

Motorcycle 

Safety 

BY LAWSON HENNICK 

With spring within sight, it’s 

only a matter of time before 

motorcycle enthusiasts dust 

off their bikes and head outdoors 

to enjoy the open road. 

In my years working as 

a personal injury lawyer, I 

admit I’ve been somewhat 

skeptical of motorcycling, 

probably for the same 

reason as many others — 

it’s risky, unpredictable and 

seemingly crime ridden, 

right? Well, I have come to 

learn that motorcycle culture 

is so much more than just 

tattoos, mindless stunts and 

vigilante justice. 

To the contrary, anyone 

who rides will likely tell you 

it’s truly about the thrill and 

freedom of the open road, 

the beauty of the passing 

countryside 

and the camaraderie of 

like-minded individuals 

who share the same values. 

Essentially, to passionate 

motorcycle riders, it’s so 

much more than a means 

of transportation — it’s a 

symbol of liberty. 

This passion is shared 

across a wide range of 

demographics: including 

men, women, doctors, 

lawyers, dentists, 

accountants and so many 

more. These enthusiasts can 

be your friends, neighbours 

or even your family. You may 

even be one yourself. 

Even baby boomers, many 

of whom are now empty 

nesters, are picking up their 

motorcycles for the first time 

in decades and reigniting 

their passion for biking. 

While motorcycling 

is no doubt a liberating 

passion, the inherent risks 

that go with it must not be 

underestimated. 

American research has 

shown that in 2004, the 

chance of a motorcyclist 

dying was 34 times greater 

than that of someone using 

any other motor vehicle. 

(https://www.ncbi.nlm. 

nih.gov/pmc/articles/ 

PMC2792408/). 

Globally, motorcyclists 

account for nearly 25% of all 

road traffic deaths (World 

Health Organization. Global 

Status Report on Road 

Safety 2015. 2015. Available 

at http://www.who.int/ 

violence_injury_prevention/ 

road_safety_status/2015/en/.) 

It is often 

not the 

motorcyclists 

themselves 

who are at 

fault in a 

crash, but 

the operators 

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ON ROAD 

SAFETY 

2018 

of cars who fail to notice 

them. Drivers may not 

notice motorcycles travelling 

through an intersection due 

to their smaller size and may 

be more focused on scanning 

the intersection for other 

cars instead of motorcycles. 

Between 2005 and 2014, 

the O.P.P. conducted a 

study of 279 motorcycle 

rider deaths. In 89 of these 

fatalities, the victims did 

“nothing wrong.” 

Wishing everyone 

a safe and happy 

2019 motorcycle 

riding season! 

While there 

are numerous 

causes of 

motorcycle 

accidents, 

motorcyclists 

should always 

take safety 

precautions like 

the following: 

» Always wear 

a helmet 

» Wear visible 

clothing and proper 

protective gear and 

be seen 

» Drive defensively, 

and maintain space 

as well as anticipate 

actions of other 

drivers 

» Avoid riding in 

poor weather 

» Make sure your 

bike is properly 

maintained 

» Follow rules of 

the road 

» Never ride when 

tired and give 

yourself a break 

when needed 

» Look ahead at 

all times and pay 

attention to road 

grade and surface 

» Be extra vigilant 

when riding through 

intersections 

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denials. He can be reached at lhennick@jrjlaw.com 


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to share photos, connect with others and make new friends. 

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issues, scams and a ton of ads. Boy, I miss the good ol’ days! 

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(plugin) for your computer web browser that adds new features 

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unfriending you. 

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STYLING 

Working & Living 

with Colour 

Must-know tips for taking the plunge 

BY REBECCA HAY 

Decorating with colour can be 

intimidating and scary, but when 

it’s done right, it can make a room 

feel inviting and inspiring. As a designer, 

I love to infuse a healthy amount of 

colour into a space. When it came to 

decorating my own family home, I 

made no exceptions. With two young 

kids and a small furry dog, I wanted a 

space that felt friendly and yet looked 

polished, where neighbours could gather 

and kids could play. Finding that perfect 

balance is what transforms a beautifully 

decorated house into a home. 

Colour is integral to creating the right 

mood. It is always my goal to create 

living spaces that are warm, unique and 

inviting. Colour allows me to do this 

every time. 

Before designing any space, think 

about the mood you want to convey. 

Is it a cool, relaxing space or a warm, 

inviting space where dinner parties 

evolve into dance parties? You don’t 

need a degree in psychology to figure 

out which colours are right for you. 

Trust your gut and you will never go 

wrong, but it’s important to be mindful 

of the mood and energy you are trying to 

evoke. The psychology behind colour is 

a fascinating study. Yellow is a cheerful 

colour that promotes optimism, while 

blue is associated with tranquillity 

and reliability. It also happens to be 

the preferred colour of men, so it’s no 

surprise that I needed a little bit of navy 


for the men in my own home! 

My home is a true expression of “his 

meets hers” style. When we first moved 

into the house six years ago, I fell in 

love with its architectural features like 

the crown moulding, wall panelling and 

the fact that it was “almost“ 100 years 

old. My husband was less excited about 

the “old” factor, so the decor needed to 

reflect his modern sensibilities as well 

as my own more traditional take on life. 

For the living room, I wanted it to be 

bright and energizing as this is the main 

sitting and socializing area of the home. 

The drapery fabric was my starting 

point. I knew we wanted to energize the 

space with yellow and we already had 

the retro navy chairs to work with, so I 

chose to balance the navy of the chairs 

with bright yellow custom drapery. 

Finding the right balance of colour 

was also key in achieving a cohesive 

design. When decorating with colour, it’s 

important to balance any bold colours 

with lots of neutrals. A little trick that 

I like to use is the 60-30-10 rule. When 

decorating a particular room, divide 

the colours into percentages: 60% of a 

dominant colour, 30% of a secondary 

colour, 10% of an accent colour and you 

will never go wrong. 

The three dominant colours in our 

living/dining space are Beige, Yellow and 

Navy, but I also chose to compliment 

the blues with hints of orange in the 

living room. Adding a few “bonus” 

colours adds further interest. I found 

an old traditional wingback armchair 

on the curb along Earlsdale Road one 

day shortly after we moved in. One 

man’s trash is another man’s treasure! 

Needless to say, it was in desperate 

need of TLC. I had it stripped down 

and recovered with bold contemporary 

orange fabric, and now it’s cozy, 

warm and inviting while adding some 

traditional sophistication to the space. 

We repeated the orange hue throughout 

the room. 

Repetition is the key to any 

successfully designed home. By 

repeating a colour multiple times 

in a space, it feels purposeful and 

comforting. We repeated the orange in 

custom toss cushions and with smaller 

accessories. It’s not enough to have a 

large amount of colour in one piece of 

furniture. Layering the same colour 

throughout the space creates a cohesive 

and unified design. 

Ask any of our neighbours and they 

would probably tell you that our home is 

a welcoming space to kick back and relax 

in. It’s a family space that feels modern 

and sophisticated. Contemporary fabrics 

and traditional bones make it an inviting 

place for social gatherings or curling up 

by the fire with a book. Our home is proof 

that taking the plunge and designing with 

colour can create a space that is visually 

beautiful, intriguing and sometimes 

surprising. 

REBECCA HAY is a Local Designer - principal 

of Rebecca Hay Designs Inc., Toronto based 

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STYLING 

Just ask the Butler 

PERSONAL CONCIERGES 

HELP YOU GREEN YOUR LIFE 

BY SARAH JEAN HARRISON 

How would your life change if 

you had a butler? I know it feels 

like an odd question in 2019, 

but humour me. What tasks would you 

gladly hand over to more capable hands? 

Would it be switching the house over 

to LED lights, or finding an organic 

catering company that accommodates 

your family’s dietary needs? Perhaps 

it would be sourcing the best organic 

cotton sheets for the cottage? 

Whatever task you’d like to hand 

over to the professionals, you’re not 

alone. Personal concierge services are 

booming across North America, which 

is not surprising given the increasing 

demands of our work lives and long 

hours at the computer. According to a 

recent article in The Guardian, in 2002 

only 10% of us checked our emails 

outside of work hours but by 2018 it 

was 50%, and “often before we get out 

of bed.” 

Within the burgeoning world of 

personal concierges there is a subset 

of services dedicated to helping you 

green your life. In San Francisco, Friday 

Apaliski of Sustainability Concierge offers 

eco-friendly services like setting up 

composting systems. In Houston, Texas, 

Amy Vance, founder of EcoModern 

Concierge, focuses on decluttering and 

swapping out conventional products for 

greener versions. 

Here in Toronto, I spoke with 

Modern Concierge CEO and founder 

Tina Iaquinta. While not expressly 

“green” (at the moment there are 

no exclusively green concierges 

in Toronto), Tina assured me that 

greening your life is definitely within 

her purview. “This is an area I am 

slowly getting more requests for, 

especially regarding food. Many people 

are increasingly concerned about eating 

organic foods or sticking to a vegan 

diet. I’m excited to 

see more requests 

for sustainablerelated 

services.” 

For many busy 

professionals, 

the research and 

set-up required 

to establish 

sustainable 

practices at home can be too timeintensive. 

Finding the best all-natural 

laundry soap or setting up a zero-waste 

kitchen are huge tasks for the timestrapped. 

A personal concierge takes all 

of that work and puts it into one simple 

phone call. 

But don’t think of this as a one-off 

kind of service. “To really enjoy the 

value of a personal concierge, you 

have to stay with us for at least a 

few months,” Tina says. “We learn to 

anticipate your needs and preferences, 

which means you never have to think 

about hiring a snow removal service or 

find a good organic chef for that work 

“We learn to 

anticipate your 

needs and 

preferences 

event you’re 

hosting. We 

take care of 

it and you 

never have 

to think 

about it.” 

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kind of 

service just for the uber rich, like Bezos 

and Gates? To a degree, yes: these 

services don’t come cheap. 

“This isn’t for everyone. But for our 

clients, who want more time with 

their kids and more time enjoying life, 

a personal concierge is worth every 

penny,” says Tina. And honestly, who 

doesn’t dream about having a butler to 

take care of the LED change overs? 

For more information please 

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EATING 

The 

Spice 

Route 

BY EZRA BRAVES 

What does it 

say about 

me that 

I have 

no less than a dozen 

hot sauces in my 

fridge? Or that I have 

a diabolical look of 

satisfaction whenever 

I see someone start 

to vibrate and sweat, 

both hands to the 

sinus area, from 

eating my homemade 

horseradish? It happens 

at least twice a year. 

While some parents are 

proud when their kid 

gets an A, I beam when 

my 10-year-old eats a 

jalapeño — we call it 

spice training. 

Maybe my taste buds have 

been in a steady decline from 

my relentless, self-imposed, 

hot sauce torture, but I’m 

addicted to spice. It isn’t 

heat for its own sake, it’s the 

complexity of flavours I’m 

looking for — the burn, the 

excitement, the anticipation 

of my next meal as a 

platform to add heat. Spice 

is fundamental to pleasure. 

When I eat out, I usually 

gravitate to meals that I 

can’t easily make at home. 

This includes my favourite 

food group, curry. Yes, curry. 

There are few flavours, other 

than soft raw milk cheese 

sitting out for hours, that 

inspire me to leave the house 

these days. 

Fourteen. That is the 

number of roti I ate to write 

this piece. My favourite 

recent memory was during 

the last deep freeze, sitting in 

Matha, the new roti joint on 

Harbord Street (formerly Flip, 

Toss, and Thai) eating a spicy 

(as I later found out, “white 

person spicy” — jeez. Really?) 

roti, my neck sweating and 

my face blush red against the 

backdrop of the blowing snow 

and grey clouded sky. I wasn’t 

registering the heat, but I 

did notice my face changing 

colour in the window 

reflection as I devoured their 

madras masala roti with 

methi leaves, coconut and 

fennel. I must have been in 

a trance. I’m haunted by the 

deep flavour of their curry, 

the smell of frying onions, 

ghee and coriander, the 

layers of heat, first mouth 

and then body, a warmth 

radiating in my core (or was 

that heartburn?), the 

garam masala and 

subtle cardamom — I’m 

entirely jealous that I will 

never be able to make this. 

I’m transported to the market 

place of my mind: rows of 

slightly dented but pristine 

aluminum bowls, where 

spices are piled high in 

perfectly sculpted pyramidal 

shapes and colours — reds, 

deep rust orange, pale 

yellows and green, line my 

neural synapses. 

Roti is ubiquitous in our 

city and I have travelled to 

each end of it to find the 

perfect roti (thanks Suresh, 

D Hot Shoppe in Burlington 

was so good!). When I’m less 

adventurous, I like my spice 

route to be closer to home. 

Making small talk while 

waiting for my vegan curried 

mixed vegetable roti with 

added saag, I asked one of 

the staff at Roti Cuisine of 

India, “Would it be healthy 

to eat roti every day?” She 

responded, “Oh yes, we have 

customers coming in twice 

a day.” That would be my 

fantasy. Is this what it has 

come to? 

All the places on my list 

(and I deeply apologize to 

those left out as there are 

so many great roti joints) 

really had the right balance 

of filling and sauce to roti 

flatbread or dhal puri — and 

some made the roti bread on 

site, from scratch. There is an 

art here. And please, please, 

more sauce. While it might 

be a bit camp or even retro 

to serve orange Fanta, the 

use of frozen ridge cut carrot 

and vegetable medley (I’m 

quietly protesting, while also 

forgiving) is not. 

3 

BATHURST STREET 

DUPONT STREET 

BLOOR STREET WEST 

2 

HARBORD STREET 

COLLEGE STREET 

5 

SPADINA ROAD 

DUNDAS STREET WEST 

4 

1 Roti cuisine of India 

308 Dupont St. 

2 Bombay Roti 

529 Bloor St. 

3 Matha Roti 

141 Harbord St. 

4 Ghandi Indian Cuisine 

554 Queen St W. 

5 My Roti Place 

406 Queen W. 

1 

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WELL-BEING 

The Shoe Project 

FINDING HOME 

“ 

First you write your story, then 

you read your story, then you 

tell your story,” says Katherine 

Govier, novelist and founder of 

The Shoe Project. The Shoe Project is a 

writing and performance workshop for 

immigrant women that is in its seventh 

year and has held performances in eight 

cities across Canada, from Vancouver to 

Halifax. On March 31 and April 2, 2019, 

the George Ignatieff Theatre in Toronto 

will host 12 women who immigrated to 

Canada, some as refugees, sharing their 

stories of suffering, despair, upheaval 

and hope. These women participated 

in a 10-week writing and performance 

workshop, which helped them shape 

first-person stories of their journey to 

Canada through a pair of shoes. 

“We want to represent as many 

countries, language backgrounds and 

ages as possible,” says Govier. “We 

recruit through various immigration 

groups, including the YWCA and our 

alumni, and interview candidates who 

can make the commitment to the 10- 

week workshop and, most importantly, 

want to share their experiences through 

a pair of shoes.” The shoes are a 

metaphor for their travels. Through their 

soles, the stories help build a bridge of 

understanding as they evolve in “finding 

their home” and start to unmask 

themselves as immigrants and refugees 

and assimilate into neighbourhoods. 

Govier is quick to point out that these 

women are not professional writers; 

however, their background, experiences 

and professions require them to have a 

sophisticated grasp of the English language, 

and this experience helps with 

that. And the confidence they gain as a 

collective group fuels and heals them. 

BY MARYLENE VESTERGOM 

A long-time advocate of freedom of 

speech, this midtown Toronto resident is 

also a well-known and prolific writer of 

over 11 novels. Govier is no stranger to 

championing the voice of women in her 

stories. 

“I have always written about women 

who don’t have a voice, and I think 

recognition is a major part of my 

writing,” she says. “Right now I’m 

working on a sequel to the novel The 

Ghost Brush, which is about Katsushika 

Ōi, a great artist in her own right and 

the daughter of legendary printmaker 

Katsushika Hokusai, known for The 

Great Wave.” Govier uncovered that 

the late images attributed to Hokusai 

might very well not be his work, 

but those of his daughter, Ōi. Govier 

says that Hokusai lived twice his life 

expectancy and during his last 25 years, 

he was disabled by a stroke. “How 

does someone disappear from history? 

Just like the women involved in The 

Shoe Project, these are stories that 

would be lost between languages if we 

didn’t encourage those who are closest 

to speak.” 

The Shoe Project is the platform that 

has encouraged these women to share 

their stories. “My mother used to say 

to me: it takes three generations to 

make an artist. The first generation has 

to survive in this country, the second 

generation wants more security than an 

artist, but the third generation can take 

those risks. But look at all we lose when 

that happens; we lose the reality, we 

lose that first-person story of what it was 

like getting here.” 

Finding home – The Shoe Project promises 

to be an evening of laughter, tears 

and celebration of just getting here. 

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WELL-BEING 

The Modern Moms’ 

Guide to Calming Stress 

– Part 3 of 3 

BY SINDY SHIN, ND CREATOR OF THE CALM MAMA METHOD 

Easing the Emotional Stress of Motherhood: 

The 3 Daily Reminders Every Mother Needs 

to Lighten the Emotional Load 

Life can be exhausting! You feel like the world is spinning around 

you, everything is pulling you in different directions and the 

juggling act to balance it all feels impossible. The hardest part 

may not be the physical demand or even the mental drain of managing 

every aspect of life, but the emotional load. More and more, that’s what 

bears the greatest weight for mothers today. 

Have you ever had one of those mornings where everything just 

feels harder? Maybe you had an exhausting night with a little one who 

just couldn’t sleep, or a chaotic morning of yelling and tantrums, or, 

in those two minutes before you’re out the door, your perfectly pottytrained 

toddler decides to pee on the floor. You’re tired, frustrated and 

disappointed. The hardest thing to deal with isn’t what’s happening 

around you, but how you’re feeling in that moment. 

With recent studies recognizing parental burnout as a very real 

concern, I am seeing more and more mothers step out of their silent 

suffering and reach out for help with their symptoms of emotional 

overwhelm. Symptoms include uncharacteristic mood changes, 

irritability, anger, depressed moods, crying often and an overall 

heightened sensitivity to external triggers. It’s like living in a tiny glass 

house filled with a rainbow of emotions that could shatter with the 

slightest touch. Your patience and tolerance has become so delicate 

that you just might snap at any given moment. 

No matter where you may be in your motherhood journey, you’re not 

alone if you feel like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster. All you want 

is the ride to stop long enough so you can catch your breath and get 

back to being you. Take these daily reminders with you and begin to 

ease your emotional stress, so when the world is spinning around you, 

you can find a moment of peace in the centre of it all. 

In moments of self-doubt, 

self-judgment and guilt, there 

are three core reminders that I 

coach mothers through to 

help them reconnect to their 

self-worth. With each reminder, 

inhale self-compassion and 

exhale tension. 

1 

ABOVE 

2 

YOUR 

3 

YOU’RE 

ALL, YOU ARE A HUMAN BEING 

DOING THE BEST YOU CAN. 

It’s okay to have bad days. 

Be kinder to yourself on these days, 

just as you would to a loved one. 

PRESENCE IS ENOUGH. 

When you feel like you’re not 

measuring up, remember that 

through your child’s eyes you are 

everything by simply being you. 

NOT A BAD PERSON, 

YOU’RE JUST HAVING A BAD DAY. 

When nothing is going as planned, 

ignore the “I’m bad,” “I suck” and 

“what’s wrong with me” dialogue in 

your head. Remember that you are 

allowed to make mistakes, because 

you’re a human being. 

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PARENTING 

A Tween 

Abroad 

THREE THINGS I LEARNED 

WHILE TRAVELLING WITH 

MY DAUGHTER 

BY JESSICA LANGER 

When I decided to use part 

of my summer as a public 

relations professor taking 

a research trip to Japan 

studying of public signs and how they 

use adorable imagery to communicate 

specific cultural messages, I wanted 

to bring along my 8-year-old daughter, 

Miranda. A third-grader obsessed with 

unicorns and rainbows would be a 

perfect research assistant for a project 

on cuteness, I figured. 

So I booked her a ticket on credit card 

points, prayed for minimal jet lag and 

off we went! We visited Osaka, Kyoto, 

Hiroshima, Hakone and Tokyo. 

It turned out to be a research trip in 

every sense: I learned almost as much 

about traveling with a tween as I did 

about my research topic! If you ever 

decide to do the same, here are 

three things to consider. 

1. GO HIGH-LOW. It’s practical to go 

cheap and cheerful and fun to go luxe. 

But when you’re traveling with a child, 

why not try both? 

In Osaka and Tokyo, we stayed at 

business hotels. This type of hotel 

features very small rooms and in-room 

electricity is triggered by putting your 

room key card in a slot by the door. 

They’re clean and nice, but basic. 

In Hiroshima and Hakone, we 

splurged. At the ANA Crowne Plaza 

Hiroshima, we stayed in a large room 

with a sweeping view of downtown and 

the bay. There was even a warming eye 

mask to help you fall asleep, which was 

helpful with the persistent jet lag! 

We stayed for one glorious night at 

the Kowakien Ten-yu in Hakone, a 

luxurious onsen (volcanic hot spring) 

resort. We had a private open-air bath 

on our balcony and a view over the 

forested mountains; in the morning, we 

sipped hot green tea next to a waterfall 

in the forest garden. 

The best part? The variety led to a 

conversation about what really matters 

when it comes to a place to stay. 

(Miranda’s answer: “I just need someone 

to snuggle with, and I’m happy.” I agree.) 

2. TRUST THEM TO EXPAND THEIR 

HORIZONS… BUT MANAGE YOUR 

EXPECTATIONS. We were booked 

in for a kaiseki dinner at Ten-yu, a 

traditional Japanese meal of many 

small courses. Our lovely hosts asked 

if Miranda would eat sashimi. Although 

I wanted her to try it, I also wanted 

to make sure she had something 

familiar since new foods are sometimes 

challenging for her. I told them she 

wasn’t a fan; they promised to prepare 

her some tempura instead. 

The food was delightful but Miranda 

only ate the tempura. (I ate most of her 

dinner, as well as all of mine. I’m not 

sorry.) 

But you know what? She did dress in a 

yukata (a Japanese robe), use chopsticks 

like an expert, and sit and chat with 

me at dinner for almost two hours. 

Horizons officially expanded. 

JESSICA LANGER is a professor in the Centennial College Bachelor of Public Relations Management program. She’s a third-generation 

resident of Forest Hill/Cedarvale and loves exploring the neighbourhood with her husband and two kids! 


3. GIVE THEM TIME TO BE KIDS. In 

Tokyo, my local friend Paige who has two 

kids around Miranda’s age, invited us out 

to a playground. “Japanese playgrounds 

are pretty cool,” she said. “They’re built 

with child development in mind.” 

This playground had saws — actual 

metal saws — and pieces of wood to use 

them on. It had a treehouse that reached 

nearly into the treetops. It had a pedal-car 

racetrack with working traffic signals. 

It was kid heaven. 

More than that: after nearly a week 

hanging out with just grown-ups, 

Miranda was dying for the company of 

other kids. The three kids spent hours 

building a fort, driving pedal cars and 

sawing wood while Paige and I sat and 

chatted in the sunshine. 

It was a perfect afternoon, because 

although travel is exciting, kids also crave 

the familiar. A sunny day spent running 

around with friends provided a bit of 

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PARENTING 

Diary of a New Mama 

What I wish I knew before becoming a mom 

BY JAIME SLAVIN 

One year into motherhood, I’m 

pausing for a moment to reflect on 

what a simultaneously beautiful and 

crazy year this was. While I couldn’t 

have learned these lessons without 

going through the experience myself, 

anyone embarking on the journey 

of motherhood may find something 

helpful from this (I hope!). 

When people tell you to “nap 

when your baby naps,” try not to get 

frustrated. I wish I could have napped 

every time my baby napped, but I was either doing 

chores around the house or cooking (of course your 

baby always wakes up the second you’re about to eat 

something). Start thinking of naps as part of your “to 

do” list, and prioritize them just as much as things 

around the house. 

Have real open and honest conversations with 

other moms. Don’t pretend like you have it all 

together or that your baby is the happiest baby on the 

block. When you are vulnerable and raw, other moms 

will start being that way with you too. You learn from 

each other, laugh and cry with each other and can 

pick up some really useful tips along the way. 

Speaking of tips, everyone will share advice with 

you. This is neither good nor bad. It’s confusing at times 

and helpful at other times. While you’re still getting to 

know your baby and developing your mom intuition, you 

will eventually learn that you know your baby best. 

It’s okay to look at the clock multiple times a day and 

wonder when is it time for your baby to sleep. You are 

allowed to want your alone time. You are not a bad mom 

if you need a break. I know that I am a better mom when I 

have some time to “recharge,” even if that’s just 15 minutes 

to myself. 

Lastly, compliment yourself. I know this sounds silly but 

your baby doesn’t have the ability to tell you how much 

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PARENTING 

HOOKED ON BOOKS 

Turn your Kitchen into a 

Classroom for March Break 

BY JOANNE SALLAY EDUCATION COLUMNIST 

Do you have a young sous-chef at home? Cooking is a valuable skill to teach 

children with the potential for delicious outcomes! Cooking also happens to be 

jam-packed with educational potential. 

There are many teachable moments for students that can be taught in the 

learning lab – aka the kitchen. Both baking and cooking can reinforce subjects taught at 

school: math, science, reading and history. It also is a great way to introduce students to 

other cultures, encourage creativity and promote healthy eating. 

With time off from school this month for March Break, consider keeping little chefs 

occupied in the kitchen! Here are some resources filled with ideas and recipe inspiration: 

In the French Kitchen 

with Kids: Easy, Everyday 

Dishes for the Whole 

Family to Make and Enjoy 

By Mardi Michels 

AGES 

8+ 

This educational 

cookbook comes 

from Mardi Michels, an 

elementary French teacher 

and blogger in Toronto. She 

aims to make French cooking 

accessible for kids and 

families with this beautiful 

guide. Students and adults 

will certainly have a lot of 

fun eating their creations! 

Food Fight! 

A Mouthwatering History 

of Who Ate What and Why 

Through the Ages 

By Tanya Steel 

AGES 

10+ 

History fans will 

devour this title from 

National Geographic Kids. It 

explores the origins 

and stories behind 

the food we enjoy 

and includes cute 

quizzes and related 

recipes throughout 

the chapters. Students 

will learn how to 

make Cave Kid Trail 

Mix, Almond Milk for 

Lords and Ladies and 

Let Them Eat Quiche. 

Just for Chef Apron Set 

Available at Mastermind Toys 

AGES 

3+ 

Every budding chef 

requires tools. Equip 

your young apprentice 

with fun accessories to get 

started this March Break 

and continue all year long. 

Shout-out to my neighbour 

friend, Colleen, whose 

family gave my son this 

gift for his birthday. It may 

even motivate some help at 

mealtime in your home! 

A Taste of Prince Edward 

County: A Guide to the 

People, Places & Food 

of Ontario’s Favourite 

Getaway 

Written by Chris Johns, 

Photography by 

Johnny C.Y. Lam 

FOR ADULTS 

Prince Edward County is 

a favourite destination for 

families and all ages. For 

me, it’s the perfect escape 

and I love going there for its 

beauty, quaintness and 

especially for the cuisine. 

While in Picton browsing 

the isles of Books & 

Company, I was thrilled to 

discover this title which is 

now proudly sitting on my 

coffee table. It’s a great 

intro for newcomers and 

visitors who want to delve 

deeper into the roots and 

local recipes. 

Get cracking in the 

kitchen. Bon Appétit! 

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS 

Paul Penna 

Downtown Jewish Day School 

www.djds.ca 

Paul Penna DJDS is a vibrant SK to Grade 6 Jewish day school 

committed to exceptional academics in a dynamic environment. 

The school’s distinct program integrates Judaic and General 

Studies while encouraging artistic expression as a tool for learning. 

Committed to social justice and Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World), 

we nurture responsible citizens and compassionate, confident 

human beings. Embracing the values of diversity and equality, 

the school welcomes students of all Jewish backgrounds. 

Visit us and find out what makes our unique integrated curriculum 

so exceptional. 

Year Established 

1998 

Grades 

SK to Grade 6 

Gender 

Co-ed 

Maximum Class Size 

25 

Annual Tuition 

$16,850 

Financial Aid 

Subsidy Available 

750 Spadina Avenue 

Contact: Sheri Rapp 416 928-3537 sheri@djds.ca 

Robbins Hebrew Academy 

www.rhacademy.ca 

At Robbins Hebrew Academy (RHA), we are equipping our students 

to succeed as global citizens in the 21st century. We are incorporating 

skills like innovation, perseverance and collaboration right into our 

curriculum. Our students explore, discover, debate and imagine the 

future through the lens of concrete, real-world problem solving. 

We are not just developing minds, but the character of our students. 

We empower our students to discover their own unique Jewish 

identity while building their role in making the world a better 

place. RHA is also Ontario’s first Jewish school to be recognized 

for excellence in education through accreditation by CAIS 

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1961 

Grades 

Nursery to Grade 8 

Gender 

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Boarding Offered 

No 

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Annual Tuition 

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CAMPS 

Bayview Glen Camp 

Director 

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Session Cost 

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Camp Robin Hood 

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Directors 

Sari & 

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Our beautiful outdoor facilities provide the atmosphere 

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independence and emotional growth in a fun, highspirit 

setting. Our day camp, with 4 outdoor pools, 

allows for 2 daily swims where we deliver a special 

Lifesaving Society 10-level Learn To Swim program in 

partnership with Shendy’s Swim School. Traditional 

camp activities are a hallmark of this program, 

including: Canoeing, Archery, Arts & Crafts, Theatre, 

Dance, Gymnastics, Rock Climbing, Campfire Cooking 

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Zodiac Day Camp 

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Directors 

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Goodman 

Zodiac Day Camp is a private, co-ed day camp for 

children ages 2.0-15.5 years old, located at a beautiful 

indoor/outdoor location in midtown Toronto (Leo Baeck 

Day School, near Allen/Eglinton). During our seven 

one-week sessions, we offer an adult & tot program 

for campers 2.0-4.0 yrs, a licensed daycare program 

for campers 2.5-4.5 yrs, and full day programs for 

campers 4.5-15.5 yrs. Busing and lunch options, FREE 

extended hours, daily Zodiac Swim School high-quality, 

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Camp Tamarack are other central features. At Zodiac 

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Be part of the Zodiac experience…summer daycare 

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For more information, please visit www.zodiackids.ca. 


1998 

Ages 

2.0-15.5 

Camp Size 

300-350 Campers 


1:4-6 

Session Cost 

Varies 

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416 789-1989 ext. 152 

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