I can relate to that little ditty by the Ting Tings "That's not my name". Since I've become a mom, I don't know who the heck I am. Not just in a morning coffee, my Starbucks cup rarely reflects my true identity kind of way. It's a form of suburban witness protection, I guess. I get extra L's, Y's, … [Read more...]
Happy Father’s Day To That Guy
I have been pretty MIA on my blog lately. I think with Will growing up and life being busy, I never seem to find the time. But I wouldn't miss this. The seventh annual update to Will's donor. Although after a Mother's Day convo with Will, he's been renamed. Will: 'Mom. I'm so happy that you are … [Read more...]
Toronto Elementary Students To Receive Report Cards
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has announced it will provide report cards to elementary students after protests from both students and parents. The TDSB announced the change Tuesday, saying that all 170,000 Grade 1 to 8 students will receive report cards with a summary of marks and … [Read more...]
Forget Grey Hairs: The Financial Toll Of Parental Stress
Three economists have crunched the numbers and found that parental stress comes with a hefty price tag The cost associated with raising a child is astronomical—a recent study estimates the average is over a quarter million per child. But what about the other costs that go along with parenting? … [Read more...]
Why Doodling In A Digital World Is Important
I was always a doodler. I used to doodle on the side of my notepads in school when I was a teenager. It was a way to help me think and while I didn't know it then, doodling is actually really important to our thought process. Luckily, I had supportive teachers who didn't mind the random doodles. I … [Read more...]
New Report Gives Inactive Canadian Kids A Bad Grade
The third annual Partcipaction report card was released Tuesday and for the third year in a row, Canadian children receive a D- for overall physical activity. The Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth found that only nine percent of five to 17-year-olds get the recommended … [Read more...]
The Six Emotional Stages Of Kid-Free Time
Once upon a time, my son’s dad took him to Palm Springs for nine days. I didn't expect the roller coaster that would follow in my own emotions. Stage 1: Elation No making lunches. No marathon bedtime routine. No responsibilities. Maybe some of my friends still go to the bar! Maybe the bar is … [Read more...]
How To Help Your Teen Find A Summer Job
School is almost over and you know what that means for your teen; sleeping in late, hanging out with friends and generally being a teeny bit, well, unproductive. And while a good rest after the school year is totally warranted, you feel they need to get out and start experiencing the world. Help … [Read more...]
Daughter’s Desire To “Look Like Barbie” Spurs Mom To Create New Doll Line
A mother in Miami, Florida has taken it upon herself to change the doll market after hearing her daughter say she didn’t like her dark skin and kinky hair. Angelica Sweeting, a 27-year-old mother of two girls, has created the Naturally Perfect Doll line to challenge mainstream media’s perception … [Read more...]
What Is STEM Learning & Why Should You Care?
Over the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with kids across Canada who have been working hard on some pretty neat ideas. What stood out to me was they were already immersed in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Did they realize it? Some did, however most weren’t … [Read more...]
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