When my marriage ended, I actually thought I just might stay single forever. My thinking was that this would be easier. Mostly because I really could not conceive of how I might ever bring another man into my children’s lives. They have a dad already, so they certainly don’t need another one of those. And, […]
“I love lemons. When I’m sick, they’re my go-to, squeezed in my honey-laced peppermint tea. When I’m sampling the first fruits of summer’s harvest, a lemon vinaigrette highlights those herbaceous notes with a tart and tangy citrus explosion. And when I’m relaxing in the afternoon sun, a chilled glass of lemonade is the perfect accessory. […]
Be it resolved that as a mama, I choose love… As a parent life is a little bit like navigating the climb up a steep mountain. At the top of the mountain there are gorgeous meadows and stunning views. At the bottom, a murky, stinking, sucking, cesspool of a swamp. The terrain in between can […]
“Parents are often held up as either “good” or “bad” based on whether the behaviour of their child is “good” or “bad.” The focus on children’s behaviour is thus central in the minds of most big people – parents, teachers, caregivers, and other adults responsible for the raising of children. With this in mind, it […]
I am thrilled to be hosting Teacher Tom on the blog today! Tom Hobson is a parenting and child development expert and is the author of Teacher Tom’s Blog, where he shares his experiences as a preschool teacher at the Woodland Park Cooperative School. He has also recently launched his latest project, Teacher Tom’s […]
Every parent wants their child to grow into a kind, caring, empathetic human being. And so, it comes as no surprise that we can be overly focused on seeking evidence of this developing trait in our youngsters. As part of this, we can often demand that they apologize and might even be overheard in more […]
I am thrilled to have Nicole Schwarz, parenting coach and writer of Imperfect Families.com, as a guest poster on my blog today. I often share Nicole’s articles on my social media channels, as so much of what she writes truly resonates with me. In today’s post, she explores reasons behind challenging behaviour, and appropriate ways to […]
This post is the first in a series focusing on getting ready for Back To School. From routines, to anxiety, to bedtime struggles, heading back to school can bring a unique set of challenges. Don’t miss any of these upcoming posts by subscribing to my newsletter here. We are creatures of habit – whether we […]
Summer is nearly here, and for most of us, our plans have already been made and scribbled onto the calendar. Whether it’s vacations, camping trips, summer camps, or more, many parents look at summer vacation as time to fill. Often times, this means our children are being shuttled to place to place without having much time […]
Even though we might not say it out loud, every parent has been there. You give and you give and you give some more to your children, working to keep their cups overflowing with love, and you’re left feeling like you’re getting very little in return. So that nagging little question forms – how do you […]