Chinese proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Some proverbs sound timeless immediately. Others feel a little awkward when read through modern eyes. This Chinese proverb probably belongs to the second category because the first reaction many people have is often surprise.“The woman who tells her age is either too young to have anything to lose…

New parents are often flooded with advice from every direction, relatives, neighbours, friends, strangers at the park and, of course, the internet. Some of it is helpful, some of it is outdated, and some of it simply creates pressure where none is needed. Parenting, especially in the early years, is already full of doubt, exhaustion…

Cereal is marketed as a quick, modern, healthy breakfast, especially when the box is covered with words like “high fibre,” “fortified”, or “energy.” But many popular cereals, especially the sweeter ones, are loaded with sugar and refined grains. They may be fortified with vitamins, but that does not cancel out the fact that they can…