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'.
All living beings do indeed take part in the “circle of life” as it were. While we grow up being taken care of by our parents, there comes a time for everyone when the roles are reversed, and we become the ones caring for them as they grow older. Some are lucky to have parents […] More
When a new couple designs and decorates their first home together, something they don’t always consider is how child-friendly their home is. Indeed, when children enter the picture, they swiftly need to adjust certain areas and replace breakable items. Most of the time, this isn’t an issue for couples who don’t plan on having children. […] More
We’ve all coveted beautiful things we cannot have at one point in our lives. Well aware that even if we had the money to pay for them at the given time, we ultimately couldn’t justify the expense. Particularly when we know that money could be put to better use for more practical things. Some people […] More
They say opposites attract. And indeed, sometimes people find themselves falling head over heels for someone whose interests, hobbies, and beliefs couldn’t be more different from their own. Even when it comes to standards of cleanliness. Indeed, there are numerous couples where one couldn’t care less about the growing mess they live in, and the […] More
When we have cause for celebration, it’s very easy to let our happiness get the best of us. As a result, we might find ourselves celebrating a little too hard, deeply regretting our decisions when we wake up the following morning. When no one else is there to see it, it’s easy enough to have […] More
When it comes to customs and traditions, some people have learned to be flexible. Even if they still hold some things fairly sacred, they also might be willing to welcome others and adjust over the course of time. Others aren’t as willing to break from traditions they held growing up, and aren’t willing to stray […] More
Ultimately, the ones who have the final say when it comes to wedding planning should be the happy couple and no one else. That doesn’t stop other people from expressing their thoughts and opinions. Even after the wedding has come and gone, some people are forward enough to openly share what they would have done […] More
“It’s the thought that counts.” That old clichéd saying when it comes to presents. After all, not everyone has money to spare to buy extravagant gifts for their loved ones. That doesn’t mean, however, that they can’t still give them a gift, or at the very least offer a gesture that shows how much they […] More
Sometimes, you just can’t help but laugh. Even when things aren’t remotely funny, possibly even as bad as they could possibly be, sometimes we simply can’t find anything else to do but laugh. Cathartic as this experience is, it isn’t always greeted with respect and understanding by others who witness it. Especially if we’re laughing […] More
If there’s one thing all parents and teachers have in common, it’s that they never want children to feel left out or excluded. With this in mind, teachers often go to great lengths to ensure that their students get to know every member of their class as well as possible, while parents also go to […] More
We sometimes find ourselves jealous of what our colleagues brought for lunch, wishing we were enjoying their leftover spaghetti bolognese instead of our usual peanut butter and jelly. Other times, we are grateful for the lingering aroma our colleague’s lunch brought to the office break room. However, not all foods have an aroma that everyone […] More
Most people don’t like to think about the very idea of an inheritance. Be it money, property, or material items, coming into possession of them is owing to the passing of a loved one. There are a select few, however, who are determined to become the recipient of a friend or relative’s property. Should these […] More
