Let’s discuss why mothers are uniquely qualified for many roles, and why working mothers bring even greater strengths. Being a mom means holding many titles — caretaker, driver, scheduler, chef, cleaner, shopper, coach, listener, problem-solver. It’s a full-time job grounded in love, patience, and strength. As you know, I became a mother in 2007. While maternity leave typically lasts 12 months, it is far from a vacation. Some mothers experience postpartum depression, whil

As a married couple, we’ve discovered how to collaborate effectively, so we’re sharing our challenges cause we all have a story that shapes who we are. My story: I got married in 2000, and a few years later, Ian suggested, “Hey, let’s start having a kid.” As a woman, you do what’s necessary to prepare for having a baby. So we began trying in 2002, but for over a year, nothing happened. Returning to the OBGYN for testing confirmed that I wasn’t normal, indicating that addit

Change is Constant, and unexpected in life. The one thing that won't change is me; I'm there with you. Why am I running? Because Ward 4 doesn't need urban development; it does not require municipal water and sewage for smart development. We are a community; together we can plan for the County of Brant's future without losing what makes it home.