We blinked and the summer ended. September is already well under way and we can barely remember those two glorious months we spent with the kids. Being back at school means we're back to the wake ups, the lunch packing, the sock finding and the general carnage as we rush out the door. It’s going … [Read more...]
I’m Doing This One Parenting Thing Really Well (And I Have No Idea Why)
If you’ve ever hung out with a group of moms—and I’m willing to bet you have—there are two things you almost definitely talked about. The first one is sleep (you want it, you need it, you’re not getting any). The second? Kids and food. From breastfeeding or bottles to first foods and the next ten … [Read more...]
Screw The Summer Learning—This Break, I’m Letting My Kids Just Be Kids
Another school year has come to an end. I remember the last days of school fondly. We’d all scream “no more pencils, no more books!” The last day of school was always the best day ever. Sure, we’d maybe miss our friends and teachers over the summer but that final moment of leaving the school on … [Read more...]
How To Tell The Difference Between Potty Training And Nighttime Wetting (And 4 Ways To Manage The Transition)
After having three kids, I’ve come to realize that potty training always goes one of two ways. Either it’s ridiculously easy or it’s ridiculously hard. I’ve tried everything under the sun, from playing games and filling out charts to reading books and playing with “potty” toys. Each potty training … [Read more...]
The Politics Of Buying My Kid Annoying Presents (Or Why On Earth Did You Get Her Drums?)
When my kids were little, we had gift rules. No, we didn’t give people a piece of paper with things they could and could not buy our kids. But if they inquired, my husband would say, "All I ask is nothing that can roll under the couch, nothing that has no on and off switch and nothing without volume … [Read more...]
Thank God My Son Didn’t Get Into Daycare
When I lost my job early last year, in the middle of the school year, I had to remove my then four and six-year-old from the YMCA after school program. When I found a new job just two months later, there was a spot available for my daughter, but my younger son's spot had been taken and the waiting … [Read more...]
Are Competitive Sports Pushing Our Kids Too Far?
Maybe it was something I just wasn’t aware of as a kid or maybe it has grown in prominence but it seems like every second child I know is doing competitive dance. Kids who have a passion and an aptitude for dance are taking multiple hours of dance a week, honing their skill and gearing up for local, … [Read more...]
The Argos Junior Cheer Team Are The Thrill Of The Summer
I hadn’t been to a Toronto Argos football game in years. Since I was a kid, probably. But when the chance came to take my kids, I knew they would be thrilled. We headed down with three other families to watch the Argos on a Saturday afternoon. BMO Field was beautiful and we picked up some Argos gear … [Read more...]
Does Your Child Wet The Bed? Don’t Sweat It.
The start of summer is an exciting time, but if your child is stressed about new routines, a new baby, divorce, or experiences like sleepover camp, bedwetting can become a problem. I recently spoke to renowned clinical therapist and mental health specialist, Michele Kambolis, author of Generation … [Read more...]
What Goes Up Must Come Down
When my son's dad and I were together, he was taking flying lessons and aspired to be a pilot. He flew flight simulators on the computer and relished his time in the air. It was no surprise to me that he would try to pass this love of flight on to his son. While I personally don't enjoy airplanes, I … [Read more...]
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