Kathy Buckworth is a mother of four kids, who only has two hands, and one of them is usually holding a glass of Chardonnay.  She is also an award winning writer, television personality and public speaker, with numerous publishing credits in both national and local magazines and newspapers.  “The Secret Life of SuperMom” was published in 2005, by U.S. publisher, Sourcebooks, and has been published in Chinese, Indonesian, and Polish.  “SuperMom: A Celebration of All You Do” was released in April, 2006. “Journey to the Darkside:  SuperMom Goes Home” was published by Key Porter in April, 2007, and was nominated for the 2008 Stephen Leacock Medal of Humour (read reviews)  “The BlackBerry Diaries: Adventures in Modern Motherhood” was released in April, 2009, by Key Porter, to rave reviews. Kathy traveled across the US and Canada on tour with the BlackBerry Diaries. Her new book, “Shut Up & Eat: Tales of Chicken, Children & Chardonnay” was released by Key Porter in March, 2010, and is available on Amazon.ca or bookstores anywhere.

She is the only two-time winner of the Excellence in Humour Writing Award, (2006, 2008) presented by the Professional Writers Association of Canada.  She writes regular columns for ParentsCanada, The Women’s Post, and Health & Harmony.  Her monthly column, “Funny Mummy” appears on over 25 websites across Canada, the U.S. and New Zealand, as well as in print.  Kathy is a featured expert on Slice Network’s  “Birth Days” and is the regular parenting expert on CTVNewsChannel as well as appearing frequently on shows such as CBC’s National News, Canada A.M., The Mom Show, CBC Newsworld, MuchMoreMusic “Listed”, CityTV’s Breakfast Television, The Parenting Show, TVO’s The Agenda,  and Rogers Daytime, as well as the Biography Channel’s “Library”.  Kathy also acts as corporate spokesperson for a number of high profile companies.  Kathy has career experience as a senior marketing professional in financial institutions, telecommunications, and consumer products markets, as well as public relations, public speaking and extensive promotional experience. 

Kathy also serves on the board of the Toronto Symphony Volunteer Committee, and lives her with her material (four kids) and husband (more material) in the Toronto area.

Kathy helps Moms everywhere laugh and realize that balance is just something you  need to do while putting on your peep-toe heels.  And holding that glass of Chardonnay.

Visit Kathy's website: www.kathybuckworth.com

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 PHOTO CREDIT: CL Buchanan Photography