A novelist, picture book writer and native New Yorker, John is a graduate of Syracuse University and the children's media graduate program at Centennial College. When not staring at his computer monitor, you'll most likely find John sipping tea watching British comedies, or in the kitchen, taking a stab at the technical challenge on the most recent episode of 'The Great British Baking Show'.
There are few greater gifts than bringing a newborn baby home. Of course, for all the joy parenthood brings, it still comes with its fair share of challenges. Namely, that it is a very rare occurrence for a baby to sleep through the night. Of course, in a two-parent household, it would seem to be […] More
Choosing a name for a child is never as easy as anyone might hope. Even if you’ve always had a name you hoped you might give your child one day, your partner might be as excited by the name. And it may take many rounds of discussing options before a mutually agreed-upon name is decided. […] More
When we find out our friends are going through a hard time, our first instinct is to help them out. Even if there’s only so much we can do, we would still feel better helping them out in whatever way we can. Of course, we might not always be so inclined to be generous. Especially […] More
When it comes to remarks about other people’s bodies, it’s generally a good idea to keep those opinions to ourselves. Even if we think we’re complimenting them, some people are so self-conscious about their bodies that they would prefer we just leave the subject alone. As they could very easily misconstrue what was meant to […] More
Children lead by example. Hence why it is vitally important for everyone to be on their best behavior around children. As we aren’t always too sure of what children might see or hear. Not to mention the effect it will have on them. The parents of Redditor GrindDontEverStop had reached something of a rough point […] More
Being asked to be a bridesmaid is often met with an equal amount of excitement and weariness. Many are excited and humbled by the offer, having the chance to stand alongside one of their closest friends or family members as they celebrate this important milestone in their life. Others, however, don’t look forward to the […] More
It’s always a risk to take one person’s side during an argument or disagreement between two people. In some cases, there is a clear right and wrong. Other times, however, a situation is so complicated and nuanced that it’s probably best to avoid siding with one person or getting involved at all. Especially when this […] More
With all the joy that comes with starting a new relationship, there also comes a fair amount of anxiety. Specifically, when it comes time to meet your new partner’s family, as well as their inner circle. Indeed, meeting friends and family can sometimes feel like being under the third degree, as all they want is […] More
Our possessions are ours, and ours alone. As a result, should we not want anyone else to use or touch them, we are under no obligation to do so. That being said, most people are more than happy to let others borrow or use some of our possessions. Even if this sometimes runs the risk […] More
Many people eagerly anticipate going on vacation with their family. However, when the big trip finally arrives, it sometimes doesn’t take long for the excitement to die down considerably. As it often isn’t until the trip has already begun that we discover that not every member of our family shares the same idea of what […] More
When people give warnings or instructions, they are not doing so simply to be mean. Instead, they are looking out for people’s health and safety. Even so, countless people still tend to ignore these warnings. Even more amazingly, when they find themselves facing consequences for their obstinacy, they often blame the very people who tried […] More
No two expectant parents have the same methods of choosing a name for their soon-to-be-born child. Many like to keep it in the family, resulting in their having a helpfully finite number of choices. Others, however, like to go a bit more outside of the box, going to great lengths to pick a unique name. […] More
