Get ready for summer: Book your campsite ASAP – Good Morning America

March 5, 2021

This morning on Good Morning America I shared my top tip for would-be campers this summer: Book now! Sites are reporting record numbers when it comes to bookings and if there’s anything we’ve learned from last year, it’s that closures and restrictions could easily throw a wrench in your plans. Your best bet is to book your site early and remain flexible. Watch for more on this subject from me in the weeks ahead. But for now, find your site and reserve it!

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Family Travel, Life Lessons

Endings, Middles, Beginnings

January 3, 2021

Sharing some thoughts on the year that was and wishes for the one ahead.

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General

Treat yourself in 2021

December 31, 2020

It’s time to put some travel on your calendar for when its safe to go. I share some ways to rekindle your travel spirit on CHCH Morning Live.

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General, Life Lessons

Feeling Lonely at Home? This short film says you aren’t the only one.

October 13, 2020

This short from the National Film Board was a reminder that as lonely as this time can feel, we really aren’t alone.

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Family Travel, Intergenerational Travel, Life Lessons

Playing House on a Le Boat tour in Ontario – The Globe and Mail

July 23, 2020

My parents have joined my husband, two sons and me on trips many times, but it has been more than 40 years since it was just us three.

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Family Travel, General

Ontario Getaways – 3 ways to make the most of summer

June 25, 2020

There are some great options for exploring Ontario this summer. Here are three to consider.

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Parenting

Diverse Books: How to create a more diverse home library for your kids

June 16, 2020

Diverse books offer an opportunity for conversation. More conversations about race and diversity between parents and their kids is a good thing.

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Life Lessons, Parenting

How to Talk to Your Kids about Race and Racism

June 7, 2020

Don’t underestimate what your kids are watching, seeing, hearing and learning. The time to talk to them about race and racism is now. Here’s how to start.

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General, Parenting

Alone Together Games to get you through Covid19

May 21, 2020

The only thing that makes a gamenight better is being able to rope in unsuspecting victims…er…I mean… open up the games to friends and family. And while quarantines and #stayhome promises make it tough, I have discovered a few online options that can feel almost exactly like the real thing.

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About Heather

Heather is a Contributing Editor for National Geographic Traveler magazine, sits on the advisory board for the Family Travel Association, and is a columnist for Lexpert Magazine. For over 20 years she has written articles for The Toronto Star. She also contributes to a host of media outlets in print, on television, on radio and online. When not chasing children out of her office or convincing her family that cold weather destinations should be outlawed, she enjoys movie marathons and musicals she can sing along to.

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