I wouldn’t expect that my kids would still be grieving my divorce, three years after the fact, but it seems like on any given day, they experience any of the following feelings: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. According to the experts, none of this is a surprise. “It’s … [Read more...]
Why Are Moms Today So Frazzled And What Can We Do About It?
I was in Arizona recently for the holidays with my kids and parents. My boys are getting older and naturally, they wanted to spend the majority of their time with my dad, whom they call Best Friend. "Best Friend, do you want to play catch?" "Best Friend, do you want to watch a … [Read more...]
It’s Going To Be A Good Year: You Just Have To Look For The Signs
I don't know why but I feel it in my bones: this year is going to be a good year. Everything I've been working toward, hoping for, is going to come together. And not because I believe in blind luck. Not because I have magical powers. Not because I can control anything in my life. There will be ups … [Read more...]
My Son’s Obsession With Saving Money Is Driving Me Insane
Of all my son’s unique habits, his penchant for trying to save money on our electricity bill is the most frustrating one. He’ll walk around the house flicking off all the light switches so that our house is entirely shrouded in darkness. From the outside, it would look abandoned. On the inside, it’s … [Read more...]
How Do You Explain The US Election To Your Kids? Here’s How I Tried
The U.S. election campaign took its toll on everyone, my six-year-old son Josh included. He dressed up as Donald Trump for Halloween and was bombarded by political commentary. “You’re going to start World War Three!” one of his classmates, a Star Wars character, told him, pointing a finger at … [Read more...]
Broken Heaters And Flooded Basements: Learning To Conquer As A Single Mom
This weekend I missed my husband. Well, not my husband, or ex-husband, rather, but the idea of having one. You see, my house was 17 degrees. On a sunny day, 17 is beautiful. I wouldn’t complain about 17. But inside my house, it felt so cold that when my friend and her daughter came over for dinner, … [Read more...]
The Blue Jays Broke My Son’s Heart, And I’m Glad
My son Ari is a huge baseball fan. He was throwing a ball before he could walk. He used to practice off a tee in my kitchen when he was 18 months old. He would walk around in a full Jays uniform. And when he was three, he used to introduce himself as Jose Bautista when anyone asked his name. He … [Read more...]
One Step Forward, Three Steps Back: Is It Impossible To Do What’s ‘Right’ For Our Kids?
Confession: I'm not a perfect mom. In fact, sometimes it feels like there's a lot I have yet to learn. Take, for instance, my oldest son. He's in Grade 2 and his printing is messy. An occupational therapist met with him for an assessment and then called me in to meet her. Apparently, I haven't been … [Read more...]
Bathroom Words Welcome At The New Poop Cafe
Unlike in some houses, bathroom words aren’t banned in Lien Nguyen’s house. Quite the opposite: bathroom words are welcome. “My kids think the word poop is funny,” says Nguyen, who co-owns the soon-to-open Poop Cafe in Toronto’s Koreatown with her husband. The mom of two made the poop-themed … [Read more...]
A Portugal-Inspired Soup For The Soul
It's still technically summer as I write, but I'm already in the mood for soup. It's one of the easiest things to make, it's filling, and after a week on vacation in Portugal, I'm desperate for the chance to detox! I searched for healthy soup recipes and came across one for a hearty turkey and … [Read more...]
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