Tomorrow night is a bullying awareness night at Will's school. I wouldn't miss it. I'll be honest...last Tuesday, I skipped pumpkin carving night and sent him with a sitter so I could go to spin class. But this Tuesday? My legs will have to wait an extra week to turn to rubber. I want to learn … [Read more...]
On Accepting Your Children For Who They Are
Trigger warning: this piece contains abuse details that are very upsetting. Well, here's a heartbreaking tale. A Southern California couple has pled guilty to beating an eight-year-old boy to death because they thought he was gay. Here are the facts: Peal Fernandez (the boy's mother) and her … [Read more...]
Talking To Your Son About Personal Grooming: A How To
There are those conversations that every parent eventually has to have with their kids that can sometimes feel cringe-worthy. The birds and the bees, personal hygiene… we know they are 100% necessary but that doesn’t mean we aren’t going to squirm through the whole thing. And let’s be realistic, if … [Read more...]
Why Aruba Is A Great Choice For Your Next Family Vacation
Our family loves to travel. BK (that’s before kids) my hubby and I travelled across Europe, to many exciting US cities (usually with the plan of seeing a major league baseball game) and to any sunny destination we could find. AK (yup, that’s after kids) our travel wings were clipped slightly and we … [Read more...]
Why You Should Head To The Everything To Do With Sex Show
Alright ladies, let’s talk about sex. Or, more specifically, the Everything To Do With Sex Show. It is coming to Toronto this weekend (October 24th to 26th) at the Direct Energy Centre. Packed with seminars, stage shows, celebrities and shopping, the show is geared towards singles and couples … [Read more...]
The Balancing Act
I've written before about my issues with mornings in our house. Put it this way, if I won a kabillion dollars, the first thing I would buy is a house elf to look after mornings in our house. Just a little help to get Will up, dressed, fed and off to school. Every morning ends in tears at daycare … [Read more...]
Review: Monsters Away Before Bed Spray
Our neighbourhood goes all-out for Halloween. We're already starting to see decorations go up and the kids are getting excited and discussing what they want to be already! But for some younger kids, it can be a frightening season that may keep them up at bed time. Halloween is on a Friday night, … [Read more...]
How To Prepare For A Family Getaway Without Losing Your Mind
Before having kids, we travelled all the time. My husband and I loved visiting new cities and exploring new places. When our twin girls arrived we were all of a sudden limited – by time, energy, finances – and travelling seemed like an impossibility. And then something funny happened. Our girls … [Read more...]
Top 10 We Day Quotes To Inspire Kids
Imagine a stadium filled with 20,000 kids cheering and screaming in one of the most incredible events of the year. No, I'm not talking about a One Direction concert. I'm talking about We Day — an all day event that inspires kids to do good locally and globally. This annual event is one of the most … [Read more...]
Living With A Teen Is Hard…
But living without one is harder. This statement stopped me in my tracks. This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week in Canada. Mental illness affects 1 in 5 youth in Canada, and in tragic instances, may lead to suicidal thoughts or behaviours. Every year, there are over 700 young Canadians who … [Read more...]
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