Expecting the unexpected while travelling in Trump country: Samosas and Maple Syrup | Toronto Star

When travelling with children, my advice is: don't. I love my kids, ages 11 and 9, and they're mostly civilized and sweet. But being cooped up with them in small hotel rooms and rental cars is a recipe for cranky sibling bickering and parent-led peace talks.

How do I explain the so-called 'Muslim ban' to my kids?: Samosas and Maple Syrup | Toronto Star

When I first heard about President Donald Trump's shiny new executive order to temporarily ban people from seven mostly Muslim countries from entering the U.S., my first thought was: how am I going to explain this to my kids? I remember the morning after the U.S election.