Can You Believe It’s Been Five Years?

Can you believe it’s been five years since the pandemic began? It feels like just yesterday we were all frantically searching for toilet paper, wondering if the world was running out of Dasani water, and trying to figure out how to do a decent fist bump without feeling awkward. Five years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic turned our lives upside down, and it’s hard to believe how far we’ve come. From the early days of panic shopping to the endless Zoom meetings and “quarantine haircuts,” it’s been a wild ride.

When Your Teen Says Stop Posting Photos of Me

Parenting in the digital age comes with its own set of challenges, and one of the most surprising moments for many parents (including me) is when their teenagers say, “Please stop posting photos of me online anymore.” It’s a shift that can feel bittersweet—after years of documenting every milestone, you’re suddenly faced with the reality that your kids are growing up and asserting their independence. But this change is also an opportunity to foster trust, respect boundaries, and rethink how you capture and share family moments. Not – but what about my engagement?

77% of Students are Using AI, with the Majority Stressed About AI Usage, Accelerating Demands for Approved AI in Universities

TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2025 /CNW/ – The latest 2025 Canadian Student Wellbeing Survey, carried out by YouGov for Studiosity, indicates that students are increasingly turning to AI tools to manage academic stress and enhance their learning. With 77% of students using AI tools to help with assignments and studying, and 74% of those students feeling stressed about using those AI tools, there’s an accelerated student demand for approved tools that protect, not erode, wellbeing.

Best Productivity Tools for Dads

Being a dad is a rewarding yet demanding role. Between work responsibilities, family time, and personal interests, it can feel like there’s never enough time in the day. Thankfully, technology offers a variety of tools to help busy (or not busy) dads stay productive, maintain balance, and even carve out moments for entertainment. Here’s a roundup of the best productivity tools for dads that focus on work-life balance, saving time, and keeping life efficient.

A personal look back at 2016

I noticed during my review of website stats, people were oddly landing on a post from 2016 where I listed off various things I wanted to accomplish that year. With 2025 just starting out, I thought it would be entertaining (to me at least), to see what I actually did check off that year. Resolutions or setting goals to me are a mental game you play against yourself. Whatever helps to motivate you is really what is important.

Anyway, it’s time to take a look at how I did.