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Leisha Sagan

Mother’s Day, like any other day

By Leisha Sagan ● Mum's the Word ● May 8, 2016 July 15, 2022

While the second Sunday of each May is reserved as a time to celebrate mothers, for some it’s an unnecessary reminder of being motherless.

By Leisha Sagan ● Mum's the Word ● September 28, 2015 July 15, 2022

While politicians quarrel and people die trying to get to Canada, many of us see traces of our own family histories in the Syrian refugee crisis.

By Leisha Sagan ● Mum's the Word ● September 10, 2015 July 15, 2022

Even children can appreciate the bounties of harvest.

By Leisha Sagan ● Mum's the Word ● July 27, 2015 July 15, 2022

They warn us about them. And for good reason.

By Leisha Sagan ● Mum's the Word ● July 13, 2015 July 15, 2022

Sometimes making new memories helps us better understand the ones we already cherish.

By Leisha Sagan ● Mum's the Word ● June 29, 2015 July 15, 2022

Summer is beautiful, wonderful, exciting…and a challenge if you have kids.

By Leisha Sagan ● Mum's the Word ● June 15, 2015 July 15, 2022

Warmer months offer important opportunities for children to grow and get to know the world outdoors.

By Leisha Sagan ● Mum's the Word ● June 1, 2015 July 15, 2022

Sometimes the best learning comes through play. We need to be encouraging more of it.

By Leisha Sagan ● Mum's the Word ● May 18, 2015 July 15, 2022

Can our desire to protect our children wind up stifling their growth?

By Leisha Sagan ● Mum's the Word ● May 4, 2015 July 15, 2022

Parenting forces us to realize we’re no heroes. But that doesn’t mean we can’t try.