Lisa Kadane

Lisa Kadane

Lisa is an award-winning lifestyle journalist based in Kelowna, British Columbia. Her work can also be found in publications like BBC Travel, Reader's Digest and The Toronto Star.

In between travel assignments, Lisa writes about food, drinks, health, parenting and special needs (inspired by her son, who has autism).

Latest from Lisa Kadane

Will you be going phone-free on Family Day?

Will you be going phone-free on Family Day?

The #NoPhoneFamilyDay campaign wants parents to dock their devices and spend the day face-to-face as a family.

How EI parental benefits in Canada work

How EI parental benefits in Canada work

Whether you're pregnant or adopting, you quality for parental leave benefits. Figuring out how they work can be confusing so we break it down for you.

Germaphobe parents: Will your baby be OK?

Germaphobe parents: Will your baby be OK?

Here's how parents can protect their newborn from germs without going totally overboard.

Canadian kids are getting a D-minus in physical activity

Canadian kids are getting a D-minus in physical activity

The latest ParticipACTION report card is in, and Canadian kids don't score well when it comes to movement skills and physical activity.

Summer child-care solutions for older kids

Summer child-care solutions for older kids

What to do for summer child-care when kids resist camp, but are too young to stay home alone.

How to talk with your tween about secrets

How to talk with your tween about secrets

It's normal for your tween and her friends to begin keeping secrets. Here's how you can deal with their covert conversations.

I hate Earth Day

I hate Earth Day

Schools that preach about saving the planet on Earth Day are oversimplifying a complex issue.

Foreskin 101: How to deal with your baby boy's business

Foreskin 101: How to deal with your baby boy's business

Congratulations! You’ve got a baby boy—with foreskin. From how to wash it to when does foreskin retract, we’ve got answers to your questions about an uncircumcised penis.

Helping your child sleep through the night

Helping your child sleep through the night

Is your child having trouble sleeping at night? One of these issues could be the cause.

When your toddler is obsessed with being clean

Toddler development

When your toddler is obsessed with being clean

Some toddlers can’t stand having dirty hands or feet, and may seem obsessed with being clean. Don’t worry—it’s usually a phase.

What may be causing your kid's stomach pain

What may be causing your kid's stomach pain

Heading back to school can also mean a return to the viruses, stressors and eating habits causing your child’s stomach pain.

Living at high altitude can increase risk of SIDS

Living at high altitude can increase risk of SIDS

What this new study means for Canadians.

Synesthesia: Why some people taste, feel and see things differently

Synesthesia: Why some people taste, feel and see things differently

Some kids experience a cross-wiring of the senses that causes them to feel, see and taste things in unique ways.

Raising vegetarian kids: What you should know

Raising vegetarian kids: What you should know

Here's the low-down on what to consider when your animal-loving children become vegetarian kids.

Reasons To Let Your Child's Bedroom Stay Messy

Reasons To Let Your Child's Bedroom Stay Messy

Could the antidote to a rumpled room be as simple as closing the door?

When parents disagree on parenting

When parents disagree on parenting

Here's what to do when you and your partner are fighting over your different parenting styles.

Food Allergies: Are schools doing enough?

Food Allergies: Are schools doing enough?

As food allergies become more common in our kids, are schools doing enough-or too much-to monitor the lunchroom?