Loraine Balita-Centeno
Loraine Balita-Centeno is a Toronto-based writer and editor whos been working for magazines newspapers and media sites for 15 years.
The world as seen through windows
Many experts believe that it might take a few years before people feel comfortable traveling again. For now, all travel bugs can do is dream and travel later.
JK Rowling releases free book and asks kids around the world to help illustrate it
JK Rowling, best-selling author and mom of three has released her new children’s book The Ickabog online for free, to give kids in quarantine something new to read.
Why to make your kids do chores— and how to get them to do it
How do you help your children get ready to “adult?” Science says you need to start them early.
7 comfort foods you can order in Toronto right now
We’re giving you a rundown of comfort food you can have delivered to your home to heal your broken heart right now.
Five questions to ask before getting a pet during this pandemic
People are rushing to animal shelters to adopt pets and shelters are getting cleared out fast. Are you ready for a furry addition to your family?
Seven ways to celebrate Mother's Day during the coronavirus lockdown
Who knew we would be celebrating Mother’s Day in the middle of a pandemic? We’ve compiled a few ideas to help you celebrate while we’re all stuck at home.
Seven life skills to teach your kids if you're burned out on home school
Home schooling is a valuable tool, but basic life skills can't be found in a book. Take time to teach your kids these hands on skills.
7 post-apocalyptic Netflix shows to binge right now
If you want to take your mind off of the gloomy reality outside with an even gloomier mirror of the world on TV, here are a few suggestions.
5 ways to take care of your mental health during quarantine
Experts believe that there is a looming mental health crisis—the product of months of social isolation, fear, anxiety and disruption caused by coronavirus.
Six tech tools to help parents homeschool their kids
If you are one of those parents who are losing their mind figuring out how to make this work, we’ve got a few suggestions that could possibly lighten your load.
Balcony socializing is now a worldwide phenomenon
If there’s one thing we’ve learned about humans throughout our millions of years on Earth, its that we find ways to survive.
Six front line jobs we should appreciate right now
While we are safely indoors complaining about how bored we are, there are people out there who still need to go to work even amidst this unprecedented crisis.
Seven tips to help you set up a routine and stay productive
Here are a few tips and tricks to help you start a routine that will make you stay productive even amidst this crisis.
Six ways to fight boredom while self-isolating
From watching the Northern lights to hosting an online Karaoke party here are a few suggestions that will keep you indoors for a few weeks more.
Seven ways coronavirus is affecting our relationships
The lack of face-to-face communication, social isolation, fear, and anxiety are taking their toll on our emotional health and putting a strain on our relationships.
