I feel so guilty, but very lucky and very spoiled. Early this morning I kissed my children good-bye, left my house, picked up my son Sebastian from his friend's house, and drove 3 hours to a place called Grieg's Caves, located in the Bruce Peninsula. One child. How weird is that? … [Read more...]
Stranger Danger- would your child know what to do?
It is every parent's worst nightmare. A stranger or even somebody your child knows abducts or hurts them. We try not to think about it but it is always nagging away in the back of heads.I am sure all of us have gone over the rules with our precious cargo. Never talk to strangers, … [Read more...]
TWO DIFFERENT WORLDS – when special needs affect a marriage
Twelve years ago when my oldest son was barely a few days old and lying in the hospitals incubator I knew he was different. I don't know how, but I just did. For years no one would believe me. Doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists and well meaning friends would tell me "don't … [Read more...]
HELP! I NEED GIFTS FOR TEACHERS!
Okay so we have only 4 more days left off school and as usual this month I am behind schedule! Normally I would have had my end of year teacher gifts all bought, wrapped and given to the teachers by now but this month has been super crazy busy and I sort of put the teacher gifts on the back … [Read more...]
New cure for Autism – BLEACH!
As a mom to two children who live life to the fullest despite the challenges they face due to Autism I must say I have heard and read about many supposed things that will prevent, help, and even cure Autism. Special diets, not vaccinating your children, changing your own behavior as a parent … [Read more...]
Parents of child actors – a full time job
If you read my two other posts about child actors you are now aware of the work that is involved for the child, but for the parents (in my case parent - just me) there is so much work as well that sometimes I feel as though it is my full time job.For example last week I was traveling from just … [Read more...]
Keeping it real – Confessions from this mama of 8!
We all know that I am not ashamed to admit that occasionally (okay almost daily) I want to tell my children to just shut the f**k up, but what about the other things that many mothers really are afraid to mention or talk about? You know the things you swore you would NEVER say or do during your BTBC … [Read more...]
Hot for the Toronto Zoo
Being one of the few people that are actually from Toronto, I find certain local attractions comforting because of a familiarity acquired during my own journey from childhood to adult (debatable). St. Lawrence Market, the Ex, the Beach, all are places I visit quite regularly and have since moving … [Read more...]
Hear their silent cries for help
Have you heard the news? The month of May is Mental Illness Awareness Month and as a mom of eight children - two of them suffer from mental illness I have always been an advocate for my children, but now I must hurry before time runs out! Mental illness is a silent disability affecting … [Read more...]
CHILD ACTORS – Part 2
So after reading my first post child actors maybe you've decided that your child may be suitable for life in the limelight. However before you jump onto the red carpet there are a few things you need to know.You will need an agent, and for every legitimate agent there are another two … [Read more...]
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