Another school year has come to an end. I remember the last days of school fondly. We’d all scream “no more pencils, no more books!” The last day of school was always the best day ever. Sure, we’d maybe miss our friends and teachers over the summer but that final moment of leaving the school on … [Read more...]
Banning Smartphones For Kids Under-13? Good Luck With That
It’s amazing to me as a mom how very little frame of reference I have from my own childhood when it comes to making big decisions about my children. There is no greater reference gap for parents out there then when it comes to technology. The average family home didn’t have computers until I was a … [Read more...]
I’m Giving My Kids Autonomy By Letting Them Dye Their Hair
Wow, internet, we sure do love a good debate, don’t we? Things I had no idea were 'Things'—with a capital T—are the stuff of heated discussion for parents online. How dare you pierce your child’s ears!? How dare you let your kids wear that!? How dare you allow them to dye their hair!? As a kid, … [Read more...]
Why Are Our Tax Dollars Still Funding An Exclusionary Catholic School System?
I have made it no secret that I am not a believer in publicly funded religious education. Ontario is one of the very few provinces in Canada that offers residents in school boards the choice between a public education and a Catholic one. What would constitute a private education in most provinces, … [Read more...]
EQAO Testing Isn’t Just A Giant Waste Of Time—It’s Detrimental To Kids And Teachers
Towards the end of each year, thousands of children in Ontario participate in an activity that has absolutely no benefit to their education. No it’s not Crazy Hair Day (Crazy Hair Day is awesome.) With a name like Education Quality and Accountability Office testing, how can I possibly say that … [Read more...]
How To Tell The Difference Between Potty Training And Nighttime Wetting (And 4 Ways To Manage The Transition)
After having three kids, I’ve come to realize that potty training always goes one of two ways. Either it’s ridiculously easy or it’s ridiculously hard. I’ve tried everything under the sun, from playing games and filling out charts to reading books and playing with “potty” toys. Each potty training … [Read more...]
How The Ariana Grande Concert Attack Has Made Me Less Afraid
I’m not really a helicopter parent, but I won’t deny being something akin to, say, a bumblebee parent—buzzing haphazardly about when my kids are spreading their own wings. I want to let go, I really do. Most of all, I want them to feel strong and independent, street smart and confident. I try not to … [Read more...]
I Tried Adulting, But It Wasn’t For Me
By the time you read this, I’ll be. . . 42. (I’ll essentially be the answer to life, so you should definitely take my advice.) I remember feeling like 42 was a million light years away, and I envisioned a life (and person) so different from the reality I’m living. I’ve learned a lot, shared a lot, … [Read more...]
Teaching My Kids Not To Swear Makes Me A F**king Hypocrite
Words are powerful—we all know that. They have concrete definitions but carry different weight depending on usage. The F-word alone is a magically versatile tool that can be thrown into literally any sentence as a noun, adjective or verb. It can be combined with other words to create sweary … [Read more...]
Dance Moms Aren’t Monsters: We’re Just Supporting Our Kids
The end of the school year means that with the hustle of finishing up school studies, extracurricular sports are usually winding up too. As the parents of dancers, we have another set of dance competitions and recitals to attend, even though spending a sunny weekend afternoon inside a dark theatre … [Read more...]
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