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Senior writer and copy editor @cbcnews. Email: [email protected]. Follow my writer account: https://t.co/4Ev2LiGJOv
Kingston, Ontario
Joined February 2009
'Am I a good mom?' We put ChatGPT's parenting advice to the test
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A growing number of parents are turning to AI for parenting help, praising the tool's helpful suggestions, validation and empathy. But experts warn AI has its limits in the parenting sphere, and its...
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Kanye West suggests autism explains his 'episodes.' Advocates say that's harmful — and false
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Kanye West, the musical artist whose reputation plummeted in recent years due to his controversial statements and actions, revealed this week that he's been diagnosed with autism and suggested it's...
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Parents really do have a favourite child, new study suggests. And it's probably who you think it is
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A new study suggests parents really do have a favourite kid based on birth order, gender and personality. Although the reasons may be more complex.
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5 modern parenting trends we’re more than ready to ditch in 2025
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What a year 2024 was for parents. From so-called Sephora kids and "sharenting" to baking goldfish crackers from scratch, here are the modern parenting trends we're happy to say "see ya" to in 2025.
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France's shocking mass rape trial is over. But will Gisèle Pelicot's case really change anything?
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Gisèle Pelicot has been lauded as a hero, but it’s a far cry from typical experiences of sexual assault survivors in Canada and around the world. Here's why some advocates say a guilty verdict won't...
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Police investigating Utah mom-fluencer after online uproar over video she posted of her son
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The Utah mom influencer behind the viral '17 diapers' trend is being investigated by police after an internet uproar over a video she posted that appeared to show her son flinching.
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I’m sorry to tell you the ‘90s festive turtleneck is back.
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You may notice something a little different at this year's holiday potluck, or in other people's festive photos, or in your favourite influencer's Christmas reels. It's the festive turtleneck, and...
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It took just 2 weeks for Syria's 50-year Assad regime to crumble. Here's how it happened
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What happened in Syria is being called a seismic political shift. And if your head is spinning, that's because the events happened so quickly, they seemed to shift by the hour. CBC News breaks down...
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Pantone's 2025 colour of the year is. brown, which, yeah, sounds about right
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The results are in, and the highly anticipated Pantone colour of the year — seen by many as capturing the current cultural zeitgeist and setting the tone for the year ahead — is brown. Mocha Mousse,...
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You had to know I was going to cover this UK pie heist.
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A British chef who lost 2,500 pies this week after thieves stole his van says "it's a real shame" that although police eventually recovered the van, the pies meant for a York Christmas market...
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Ripped bodices and heaving bosoms are so passé.
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If you've noticed that romance novels are a lot spicier these days, you're not alone. And if you haven't noticed, it may be because they're hiding in plain sight, at your favourite bookstore and on...
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Who won Dancing with the Stars? Who cares! This season was all about Ilona Maher's star power
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Last night, a winner was crowned on ABC's 33rd season of Dancing with the Stars. In the hearts of her legions of online fans, that winner was Olympic rugby player and social media sensation Ilona...
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Why some book fans are leaving Amazon-owned Goodreads in the wake of the U.S. election
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Hold onto your book reviews, because X isn't the only app that some users are ditching in the wake of the U.S. election. Some readers say they've left Goodreads, a popular platform for tracking and...
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'Manifest' is Cambridge Dictionary's 2024 word of the year, because maybe the universe listens
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Cambridge Dictionary has announced its 2024 word of the year is "manifest," a formal 600-year-old word that's been given new life as Olympians, entertainers and social media influencers increasingly...
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Christmas cards were borne as a way of saving time. That’s, um, changed.
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When they were first conceived, Christmas cards were meant to save time. Now, depending on your point of view, modern Christmas cards are either a cherished custom that brings you joy, or an unnece...
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Is cheese the new gold? My look at the recent cheese heists featuring @FoodProfessor @mikevonmassow
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The price of cheese in Canada has gone up, but food industry analysts say there's more to it — and a black market for luxury cheese depends on who's buying.
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A Georgia mom was arrested for letting 10-year-old walk to town. What does this say about 'safetyism'?
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A Georgia mom was arrested after her 10-year-old walked to their rural town alone. The case has sparked a debate about whether childhood safety fears have gone too far and how much supervision...
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In a world where women can buy a "Just in Case" sports bra with a hidden pocket for weapons, or download the "bSafe" app with a voice-activated SOS alarm, you'd be forgiven for not realizing the "AwarePod" is actually a joke.
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In a world where women can buy a "Just in Case" sports bra with a hidden pocket for weapons, or download the "bSafe" app with a voice-activated SOS alarm, you'd be forgiven for not realizing the...
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