I creep into my son's room on Monday morning and gently break the news to him. "Honey, it's time to get up and get ready to school." I recognize the sound he makes. It sounds like a balloon letting all its air out. Or maybe more like a whoopee cushion being sat on very slowly. It's the sound of a … [Read more...]
My Mommy’s New Year Resolutions
They say when you make a resolution or a goal, you should make it SMART. After I've had my morning coffee, I think I'm pretty smart, but this SMART has a different definition. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound. These are a few things that I am planning to work on in the New … [Read more...]
How Parenting Is A Bit Like Jumanji
Like Jumanji, parenting is a fantastical cinematic adventure that seems implausible, but is best enjoyed with a large bowl of popcorn and other tasty snacks. That's not where the similarities end. There are a number of ways parenting is just like this classic family favourite. The morning after … [Read more...]
How I Went From Helicopter Mom To Toboggan Mom
As far as moms go, I try to be chill and relax but the reality is, I'm VERY risk averse. I have only one child and he is so precious to me. I'm terrified of losing him because he is my everything. I would love to wrap him in bubble wrap, if only to save him from being broken by the … [Read more...]
“Ugliest Girl” Shows Cyberbullies Her Beautiful Heart
When an anonymous "straw poll" ranked Lynelle Cantwell, a Newfoundland and Labrador teen, among the ugliest at her school, she was faced with a decision. She could respond in kind to the decidedly unkind comment or she could answer in a way that better reflected who she was as a person. She chose … [Read more...]
It Takes A Village To Raise A Child (Or At Least A Small Community)
There's nothing like Christmas to remind you how many people are involved in your child's life that you positively could not manage without. In selecting the most appropriate gifts to show my gratitude, I'm overwhelmed by the love and care we are provided over the course of the year. My daycare … [Read more...]
Why I Want My Kid To Believe In Santa For As Long As Possible
This holiday season has me reliving my bar star days (just stay with me, I swear you'll get it!). T he soundtrack of my time in the bars was always Journey. It's not that I'm really that old, it's just that my favourite bar had a lot of cover bands. "Don't Stop Believing" was the highlight of a … [Read more...]
To My Son On His 8th Birthday
My son is turning 8 years old this weekend and while there will be many presents to unwrap, I hoped to give him something he will never outgrow. Over time, toys will lose their appeal and clothes will shrink against his growing frame. I hope when the things we buy lose their relevance my words will … [Read more...]
Spending Remembrance Day As A Family
In the crisp November air, my son and I stand side by side. It's Remembrance Day. We have come together to pay our respects to the veterans. His father and I taught him that thank you is a magic word and we came to say it about something that really matters. We are behind a crowd of cadets, watching … [Read more...]
How Being A Mom Is Like Being On Grey’s Anatomy
"Mommy finally finished her doctor show on Netflix. She's sad now." This was the synopsis of our weekend that my son relayed to his father after watching me reach for the tissues at the end of a very, very long binge on television deliciousness. I had watched all the episodes of Grey's Anatomy from … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- …
- 11
- Next Page »