I’m pretty sure I’m sober now. Like 92 percent sure. I am sure, however, that hangovers and parenting are a terrible combination. Horrible! The worst! The problem mostly comes down to having a kid (or worse, more than one kid) who have no respect for requests like, ‘Please don’t talk.’ Or, … [Read more...]
Is Having An Only Child Selfish?
I have a crib in my closet. It's heavy. It cradled my small child as he grew, converted to a toddler bed and housed his slumbering body until he was too old for it. I placed it in the closet where it sits. He's seven. He won't be using it again. It sits in the closet as a reminder. It's presence … [Read more...]
I Will Be A Better Mom Tomorrow
Some days end and I'm disappointed in myself as a parent. I feel like I've come up short and the defeat feels crushing. Maybe I've responded too sharply to a predictably child-like infraction. Maybe I haven't listened as closely as I should have when my child tried to tell me something he considered … [Read more...]
Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire: Is Motherhood Built On Lies Or Truth?
Any seasoned moms spontaneously combusting these days? Sometimes it seems motherhood is all about lying, yet the truths of being a mom seem to be the more difficult aspects of our lives. Some lies you tell—Santa, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, the park is closed today for Spring … [Read more...]
The Urban Mom: Carol Starr Taylor From The Travelling Sisterhood
This month, we’re featuring Carol Starr Taylor, an entrepreneurial mom and founder of The Travelling Sisterhood. Occupation: Inspirational speaker, life coach, event planner – wearer of many hats! Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Current town: Toronto As mom’s, the pressure to be perfect is … [Read more...]
Things I Hope My Kid Never Grows Out Of
"It goes so fast!" It's such a trite phrase, handed out by moms who know better and grandmas who have been there and done that, and uttered by strangers in checkout lines everywhere. I know it's true, but I'm praying everything slows down a little. I'm just not ready to let everything go. These … [Read more...]
The Urban Mom: Global News’ Carolyn MacKenzie
This month’s Urban Mom is Carolyn MacKenzie, local news anchor for The Morning Show and mother of two. Occupation: Anchor for Global News Toronto’s The Morning Show Hometown: Toronto Current Town: Toronto Waking up at 3:45 am doesn’t seem ideal, but for Carolyn MacKenzie it’s the norm. … [Read more...]
Your Dominant Sense Will Affect Your Parenting Style
Each of us has a dominant sense that gets used more than all the others. Be it touch, sight, taste, smell, or hearing—it is a part of our personality, affecting how we interact with the world. So it makes sense that a person’s dominant sense will factor in to how they parent, says Priscilla … [Read more...]
Motherless Mothering On Mother’s Day
Say that title five times fast please. Mother’s Day is right around the corner. This is my 15th one without my mom being here and my 7th as being one. (Although since Will is already saying he’s 8 because it’s his 8th year on earth..maybe I should round up as well). The first few years after … [Read more...]
To The Mom Who Is Depressed, It’s Going To Be Okay
Every single day I wake up to the reality of my depression.It's morning.The sun is peaking through the curtains and I bury myself under the blankets and groan.My 2-year-old and 4-year-old climb into bed with me and we all snuggle for a few moments.My heart feels happy, even if it's just for a few … [Read more...]
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