I have known since I had my second child that I was done. No more babies for me. I no longer had that feeling, that ache. I was content and my family felt complete. Occasionally I would wonder but no sooner had the thought entered my mind then it would leave again. And with my big step into my 40's … [Read more...]
The Shape of a Girl.
Do you ever worry that your child is being bullied? Or maybe that your child is a bully themselves? As my son gets older and his peers become increasingly important I start to think about some of the issues and pressures he will soon be facing and wonder how to broach these topics. Well, this … [Read more...]
is anyone having sex?
Now that I have your attention. I am wondering if any of the married folk are having sex ? If so how often? Is it meeting with your needs or are you wanting more than you are getting? Would you rather file your taxes? Has your sex drive gone the way of the dodo bird? Do you crave it or jump … [Read more...]
The Mother’s Day Shift.
As most of you know I lost my mom almost 2 years ago. She died too young and I miss her terribly. She was one of my best friends and the #1 inspiration and guide to me as a mother. I especially feel her loss around Mother's Day when everyone else is planning spa days or brunch or tea with their … [Read more...]
Staying Informed. This post could protect your child.
Every mom wants to do whatever we can to protect our children but it is a fine balance between awareness and fear. One of the best ways to land somewhere in the middle is through knowledge and education. Being informed and aware can be the difference between life and death in some … [Read more...]
The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Kids.
When I was a girl I had no idea how lucky I was. I thought every little girl had a loving home full of support and encouragement. I thought all children had a mom and a dad who listened to their unique perspective and truly believed their children could conquer the world. I didn't think too much … [Read more...]
Invasion of Privacy or Parenting?
I have some rules around communication for my 11 year-old son. They were established when he first got his cell phone. Actually, that's not totally true. They were established when his friends first got their cell phones. Until that point we really didn't need any rules because he barely used the … [Read more...]
Pop Culture or Porn?
I am a huge fan of Pop Culture. I find it fascinating to watch the evolution of what is "in" and watch it, these days especially, very quickly move to being "out". I love movies and TV and all sorts of communication but one of my biggest interests when it comes to pop culture is music. When I … [Read more...]
Tiger Mom or Dolphin Mom?
Tiger: Territorial and generally solitary animals, often requiring large contiguous areas of habitat that support their prey demands. (Wikipedia.com) Dolphin: Arguably one of the most altruistic animal species around, dolphins have been known to help out others in need. (webecoist.com)Are you a … [Read more...]
It Gets Better Canada: Modeling Tolerance to our Kids
Yesterday I sat down with my 11 year-old son and we watched this:I had recently read this heart wrenching blog post about judging a child and it touched my heart. I wanted my son to see this video and know that many people from various backgrounds in a wide range of professions living in Canada are … [Read more...]
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