There's nothing like Christmas to remind you how many people are involved in your child's life that you positively could not manage without. In selecting the most appropriate gifts to show my gratitude, I'm overwhelmed by the love and care we are provided over the course of the year. My daycare … [Read more...]
New Study: Forty-Five Percent Of Boys Will Experience Cyberbullying
Our kids are growing up in a digital world and, whether we like it or not, it's become our society's daily norm. Kids have increasing access to mobile devices, tablets and laptops. Sadly, this brings with it a concern about cyberbullying. Let's face it, it's not easy these days being a kid. It's a … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf: Just Another Way to Fail at Parenthood
Because there weren't enough ways to feel completely inferior as a parent, someone had to go and invent the Elf on the Shelf. I already fail at Halloween, apparently, because I don't turn my house into the set of a horror movie for the entire month of October. And now, thanks to some … [Read more...]
Why I Want My Kid To Believe In Santa For As Long As Possible
This holiday season has me reliving my bar star days (just stay with me, I swear you'll get it!). T he soundtrack of my time in the bars was always Journey. It's not that I'm really that old, it's just that my favourite bar had a lot of cover bands. "Don't Stop Believing" was the highlight of a … [Read more...]
To My Son On His 8th Birthday
My son is turning 8 years old this weekend and while there will be many presents to unwrap, I hoped to give him something he will never outgrow. Over time, toys will lose their appeal and clothes will shrink against his growing frame. I hope when the things we buy lose their relevance my words will … [Read more...]
The Urban Mom: YouTube Sensation RachhLoves
This month's Urban Mom is Rachel Cooper, creator and star of the YouTube channels RachhLoves and RachhLovesLife. Occupation: YouTuber, beauty guru Hometown: Toronto Current town: Toronto It’s hard to picture yourself in a career that doesn't exist. But Rachel Cooper from the hit YouTube … [Read more...]
Five Celebrity Exes Who Are Really Nailing This Co-Parenting Thing
We all know that a divorce can be incredibly tough. We also know that the kids should always come first. Yet, however obvious the rules of play may be, they are a hell of a lot more tricky to put into practice. So it’s a relief to learn that us mere mortals are not the only ones who find life … [Read more...]
Becoming The Disciplinarian After Divorce
There are a lot of things I do amazingly well as a mom. I'm loving, I'm understanding, I'm always on time for school pick ups and drop offs and I can always make my kids laugh. I wrestle with them, I play catch in the yard and only one time was my homemade apple sauce too cinnamon-y. But I am … [Read more...]
“Mindful Parenting” Is The Latest Way To Make Moms Feel Bad
These days, nobody seems content to just let mothers get on with the business of raising their kids. Parents must label their parenting style, or pledge an allegiance to a certain school of thought, when it comes to being a modern mom or dad. And "mindful parenting", though not a new concept, seems … [Read more...]
Just Five More Minutes? Netflix Launches Bedtime Shows To Outsmart Kids Delay Tactics
“Pleaaaaase Mom! Just one more episode?” Is this a cry you are familiar with hearing when putting your child to bed? Perhaps they need to use the bathroom for the sixth time this hour? Maybe their favourite stuffed toy is feeling sick and needs to be comforted? Could it be that there’s a … [Read more...]
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