“You’re stupid.” “Tell your brother you’re sorry.” “I’m sorry you’re stupid.” It’s a classic; in fact, I think I cut it out of a Family Circus comic once. The exchange itself might elicit a head-on-desk reaction, but the sentiment holds some truth: “saying sorry” is often insincere. In my … [Read more...]
Running on Empty
My brow furrowed with irritation as the "please refuel" ding sounded in my car. I was halfway to my destination, running behind because of some unexpected pit stops. This would most definitely make me late. While punctuality has never been one of my strengths, I bristled at the thought of yet … [Read more...]
Skincare Hacks For Oily, Greasy Skin
Warmer weather means changes in our skin for both us and our little ones, but it doesn't necessarily mean submitting completely to troubled skin. Though allergy- and heat-related pimples may be unavoidable for some of us, there are a host of DIY projects and low-maintenance products that can easily … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Message – Year 8
It's that time of year again. The stores are full of ties and cufflinks and cologne all ready to be wrapped and presented with a cheesy card with a golf joke on it for Father's Day. For me, if you've followed my blog, you know it's my one time a year to write directly to Will's donor. He may never … [Read more...]
We Are All Swimsuit Ready
Recently making headlines was an article giving tips for how to choose the right bathing suit for your body type and conceal problem areas. While this may sound like every article you see staring at you from in the grocery line, what made this piece newsworthy was that it was in a magazine aimed at … [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...]
Think Your Kid Has Trouble Sleeping? Read This
Attn insomniacs: before you take your kid to the the doctor for his or her own sleep problems, be aware that your doc might be curious to find out what's up with your sleep patterns instead. A new study out of Finland showed that parents who slept poorly overestimated the sleeping problems of their … [Read more...]
Vaccines Save Lives
That fact is based on science. Tried, tested and true science. Peer reviewed science. Anyone who questions or denies this fact questions or denies science. It’s like arguing 1+1 does not equal two. One plus one equals two and vaccines save lives. Parents have been signing off on ‘reasons of … [Read more...]
Parenting With Hope, Amidst The Worry
I think fear and worry come with the territory as soon as you become a parent. From that first moment where you see the blue line on the stick, your imagination starts to run. Anything and everything can go wrong, and I think each of us can imagine all sorts of variations of harm to our … [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...]
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