Parents magazine recently published an article on how to deal with unwanted facial hair on your toddler. Yes, you read that right: how to wax your toddler. Most of us are appalled by the idea of plucking or waxing our babies to make them more aesthetically pleasing and this probably isn’t … [Read more...]
How To Tackle Flying When Your Child Is Sensory Sensitive
My husband works in the airline industry, and our children have flown over 100 times. I’ve learned traveling comes with so many variables that might be out of your control. But if your child needs a little extra help, you can take steps to prepare for a smoother journey. Our son, age 9, is … [Read more...]
Mobile Manners: 7 Cell Phone Boundaries Every Home Needs
Sometimes it feels like mobile technology is taking over a big part of our lives and the lives of our children. Cell phones and tablets are never far from our teenagers’ reach and, truth be told, from our own hands. As parents, it is our responsibility to ensure that our kids develop healthy and … [Read more...]
My Son Wouldn’t Stop Lying Until I Asked Him This Question
When I was little, I had a phobia of lying. If my mom asked me if I was hungry at 2 pm and I said no, but I became hungry at 2.30, I worried that I had lied. I couldn’t lie, or even think about lying, without the guilt eating me alive. This wasn’t always the case. It stemmed from a specific … [Read more...]
Raising My Daughter In The Shadow Of Her Sister’s ADHD
The brothers and sisters of children with ADHD are sometimes referred to as “ghost siblings.” Ghost siblings often seem invisible in comparison to the other child whose behaviour can include impulsivity, strong emotional expression, and hyperactivity. My ghost child is constantly getting the … [Read more...]
10 Things About Parenting That Are The Absolute Worst
Let me just assure you before you warm up those troll fingers to type some snarky comment—I adore being a mom. I’m thankful, I’m honoured, and I’m well aware of how lucky I am to have two wonderful, challenging kids. But (and there’s always a 'but'), sometimes I admit there are downsides to being a … [Read more...]
The Invisible Workload of Motherhood Is Killing Me
Ask any mom about the invisible workload of motherhood and she knows exactly what you’re talking about. It’s the things we do for our families that are necessary but go completely unnoticed. The endless list of small tasks that would only ever draw attention if they didn’t happen. The mental … [Read more...]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Discussing Booze With Children
Susan left the dining room to get more gravy for the turkey her family was enjoying. Upon returning, she was shocked to find her five-year-old son Jason lifting her wine glass to his lips, unnoticed by the rest of her chattering family. She had always told him alcohol was for grown-ups and figured … [Read more...]
Passenger Plane Parenting Is The Latest Trend And I Am All About It
There’s a new style of parenting out there and it’s finally one I can get behind. “Passenger plane parenting” is said to be a common style employed by so-called millennials, (people born between the early 1980s and the early 2000s). Passenger plane parenting, or PPP, is a welcome evolution from … [Read more...]
Instead Of “Enjoying Every Moment,” This Is What I’ll Tell New Moms To Do
The early months of both of my kids’ lives were not easy. My daughter had colic and my son was as fussy as they come. I remember how many people back then tried to tell me to enjoy those days. “They grow so fast," they said. "Savour this time,” they urged me. It was probably the most obnoxious … [Read more...]