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We Never Made It to the Beach: Learning to Hold Happiness
I used to think happiness was bullshit. Not the concept, I believed it existed out there somewhere, for other people. I just didn't think it was something you could actually hold onto. In my early twenties, I disappeared into a relationship like it was a…
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The Mom Who Told Her Son to Get Lost and Why It Worked
“I want to go, but it’s not like we’re friends or anything. What if I hate it? What if I get there and I’m just bored and…alone?” he said. Not loud. Just quiet, like maybe if he didn’t give the words too much power, they might disappear. He stared at the…
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Is This a Vacation or Just Parenting in a New Location
Or is it just a challenge we give ourselves, to see how far we can go before our nerves give in, our voices sharpen, and we unleash that mom voice, you know, the one so powerful it could terrify even the neighbor into brushing their teeth? Let me say this as…
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Togetherness: Family Travel and the Moments That Matter
There’s something about stepping off a plane in the middle of winter and being greeted by warm, salty air that feels like magic. For my husband, my two little girls, and I, this ritual has become more than just an annual vacation, it’s a way of celebrating…
By Teresa Bird
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Susan Howson Turns Summer Chaos Into Sacred Connection
When Summer Dreams Meet Reality We've all been there. Pinterest boards filled with perfect family activities, camp registration forms promising "magical experiences," and that nagging feeling that somehow, we're failing at summer before July even arrives. The…
By Joseph Tito
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Back to School Balance: Navigating the Emotional Shift
Back to School, Back to Balance Navigating the Emotional Shift for Parents and Children There's something in the air every August. You can feel it at the end of a summer breeze, the quiet murmur of structure returning. Backpacks start appearing in store…
By Mary Marano
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Re-Rooted: A September Return to What Grounds Parents
September always feels like a reset. There’s a quiet shift in the air. The mornings are crisper, the light changes, and suddenly the pace of life picks up again. It's the time of year when backpacks get zipped, alarms are reset, and as parents, we brace…
By Teresa Bird
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Parenting Pressure and the Power of Pause: Mary Minute
When the House Won’t Stop Moving, Parenting, Pressure & the Power of Pause Let’s be honest. Parenting is not a vacation. It’s a high-stakes, high-stimulation, no-overtime, no-manual, emotionally loaded, full-body contact sport. And when your kids are home…
By Mary Marano
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Summer Fun With No Travel Required for Families at Home
Let’s be honest, summer vacation rings differently when you are an adult responsible for children. The end of June rolls around and you are relieved you don’t have to pack school lunches and be in the daily grind of the school year routine but now what? Two…
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Father's Day Truth: Beyond the Hallmark Card Perfection
The Father's Day cards make it look so damn easy. Cartoon dads with perfectly trimmed beards, grilling burgers while dispensing wisdom and never getting ketchup on their suspiciously clean shirts. Meanwhile, I'm over here with mysterious stains on every item…
By Joseph Tito
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The Father Factor: Why Dads Matter More Than We Admit
Wait a Mary Minute By Dr. Mary Marano, DCP, Psychotherapist | Relationship Expert Let’s cut through the noise. Fathers matter. Not in a vague, symbolic, “provider” kind of way, but in a deep, biological, emotional, and psychological way that shapes a…
By Mary Marano
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Letting Go: A Parenting Lesson in Light-Up Sneakers
Sometimes, we try way too hard to control everything around us, with the best intentions, of course! I’m guilty of it daily. No matter how many self-help podcasts I binge, promising me inner peace and a go-with-the-flow attitude, I somehow end up right back…
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Medical aesthetics done well is about a lot more than the treatment on the table. It's about the practitioner's ability to listen, to assess, to understand what you're actually trying to achieve — and then to execute with skill and care. Jova Medical Clinic in London, Ontario is built around that philosophy. Operating at 1067 Valetta Street in London, Jova Medical is a modern medical aesthetics clinic offering a range of in-clinic treatments designed to enhance natural appearance, support skin health, and help patients feel genuinely good about how they look. The team is experienced, the environment is professional and welcoming, and the approach is personalised from the first appointment. For new patients, Between the Covers Magazine subscribers receive 10% off their first in-clinic visit — an exclusive BTC subscriber benefit that makes the first appointment an easy financial decision. Whether you're coming in for a skin treatment, an injectable, or a consultation on what's right for you, the 10% applies to the full visit. This particular deal is especially well-suited to London, Ontario residents who have been looking for a quality medical aesthetics clinic in their area. Jova Medical brings a level of care and sophistication to the London market that's typically associated with larger city clinics in the GTA — without the drive. Jova Medical also offers a separate offering for Between the Covers Magazine subscribers: a free 15-minute online consultation with Dr. Alisha Smith specifically focused on hormonal health and wellness. Whether you're exploring bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), hormonal injections like Sermorelin and Tesamorelin, or simply want to understand your options with a qualified medical professional, that consultation is available as a distinct subscriber perk. For medical aesthetics in London Ontario, aesthetic clinics in southwestern Ontario, or simply a practitioner who combines clinical skill with genuine patient focus, Jova Medical is worth knowing about. Subscribe to Between the Covers Magazine and unlock both the in-clinic discount and the complimentary Dr. Smith consultation.
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