A celebration of firsts at Christmas | Toronto Star

Firsts are so important - first steps, first job, first time on a plane. This time of year is no exception. We are marking the holidays with a series of stories about first Christmases - first tree, first turkey, first home, first Christmas as a transgender man.

Origami, bane of my parenting existence: Samosas and Maple Syrup | Toronto Star

I've never found playing with my kids easy. This is because my idea of a good time is reading a book and drinking tea, or watching Gilmore Girls and drinking tea, or talking on the phone and drinking tea. (I think I might have a tiny tea addiction).

Ending a Florida family trip with a peaceful ocean visit: Samosas and Maple Syrup | Toronto Star

Taking a vacation with my kids usually ends in tears (for me). But now that they are beyond tantrum-throwing histrionics, it's time for a traditional Canadian vacation. By this I mean Orlando, Fla. In search of magical family moments and some Muggle fun, we hit the theme parks.