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'.
When parents re-enter the dating pool, the first thing that is often on their minds is whether or not prospective partners will get along with their children. Some might view having children enter their lives as an imposition, while some children might not appreciate having a new person in their parent’s lives who are taking […] More
Being a working parent is a constant struggle. Finding a way to make sure you are fully present at work and fulfilling all your commitments but at the same time making sure that you are equally present for your children… all the while also keeping your home in an orderly fashion. It’s a lot. Ideally, […] More
It’s always hard for children when one or both of their parents remarry, no matter how old they are. Be they children of widowed parents or children of divorce, it’s always difficult to accept that there is a new person in their parent’s life, ostensibly taking the place of their mother or father. Most of […] More
Some people can’t wait for their birthdays to be over. Finding them to be nothing more than a milestone that they are another year older, a reminder they find less and less pleasant with each passing year. Others, however, count the days until their birthday arrives, finding it the one day they can make about […] More
Not everyone feels beholden to several traditions when it comes to weddings anymore. Many of which have somewhat antiquated origins. These include asking the bride’s father for permission, the bride’s father “giving her away,” or throwing the bouquet or garter. This doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with keeping all these traditions in your wedding, but […] More
It’s always sad when someone cuts off contact with a family member. However, sometimes doing so is the right decision, as there will sadly be nothing gained from remaining in contact with this individual. As a result, when they are excluded from important family occasions, there is little to no love lost on either side. […] More
There are very few people who don’t have a family member whom they constantly worry will embarrass them in public or with friends. This isn’t necessarily to say that these people don’t love this family member. Rather, they are worried that their behavior will be met with confusion by those who don’t know them well. […] More
Everyone wants to please their boss. As a result, they will go above and beyond while in the office, making sure they are always content. However, having a work/life balance is important, and as a result, when you are off the clock or not in the office, your boss should not always be on your […] More
All parents want their children to one day grow up and fall in love. Even if it doesn’t always mean they, themselves, will love the one their child falls in love with. In some cases, parents will full-on disapprove of their child’s choice of a romantic partner. Leading to tension, if not flat-out estrangement between […] More
No doubt about it, weddings are expensive. Even a simple, DIY wedding has the potential to cost tens of thousands of dollars. But the cost of the wedding ultimately won’t factor into how memorable or enjoyable it is. What ultimately makes a wedding is love, love between the couple committing to one another and all […] More
One’s taste in food is a very personal, often polarizing issue. Some people are eager and determined to try as many different types of food as they can, the more exotic and unusual the ingredients, the better. Others prefer to play it safe and stick to their old, reliable favorites, preferring food with plenty of […] More
No two people have the same relationship with their neighbors. Some people instantly become great friends with their neighbors, while others barely say two words to them. Then there are those who only come in contact with their neighbors when they are forced to confront them about the damage they are inflicting on their property. […] More
