When my kids were little, we had gift rules. No, we didn’t give people a piece of paper with things they could and could not buy our kids. But if they inquired, my husband would say, "All I ask is nothing that can roll under the couch, nothing that has no on and off switch and nothing without volume … [Read more...]
The Politics Of Prom (And What On Earth Is A Promposal?)
Prom has always been an exciting, if fraught, experience. You need to buy the dress. You need to get your hair styled. You wonder if your boyfriend, even though he’s been your boyfriend for months, will ask you to Prom. You need to figure out how to get there. Most teens think it will be the Best … [Read more...]
Muslim Kids Aren’t Getting Special Treatment In School
Would you be surprised to discover that the Peel Board of Education recently starting providing space for Muslim students to pray, supervised by volunteer staff? I would be too—because it is a practice that has been going on for two decades already. So why is it making news? Although the Peel … [Read more...]
University Applications Are Due: How Much Do We Help Our Teens?
I have never considered myself a helicopter parent. I am fairly strict with the things that I allow my kids to do, but I also let them figure some things out and make mistakes. However, when it comes to University applications, I don't know if there is much room for error. My daughter is taking … [Read more...]
You Can’t Complain About Your Step-Kids, Ever
My stepchildren spent last year's March Break with us. The week was jam packed full of travel, activities and extracurricular activities. We made lots of memories and had a phenomenal time. It was perhaps one of our best March Breaks yet. But, as a lover of structure, routine and...well, peace and … [Read more...]
Who Says You Can’t Engage Kids In Politics?
Small voices are sometimes the loudest. No, I'm not talking about the wailing of a baby or the howls of a distressed toddler. Let's just say that often, in the innocence of youth, there lies plenty of wisdom. A developer wants to put a giant medical building smack dab in the middle of the … [Read more...]
How To Survive March Break When You’re Staying In Town With Teens
March Break is meant to break up the school year—and Canadian winters—by giving students a week-long, or in some provinces, two-week-long break during the school semester. While this is a great time for a sunny holiday or getaway, for many families, travelling during this time of year just isn't … [Read more...]
Thank God My Son Didn’t Get Into Daycare
When I lost my job early last year, in the middle of the school year, I had to remove my then four and six-year-old from the YMCA after school program. When I found a new job just two months later, there was a spot available for my daughter, but my younger son's spot had been taken and the waiting … [Read more...]
Is It Reasonable To Set A Phone Curfew For Your Teens?
Staying up late at night with a flashlight and whispering into the phone under the covers is something that most parents my age can remember doing as teens. The trick was to be very quiet, and with any luck, you had a phone—or better yet, a cordless phone—in your bedroom. In my case, getting caught … [Read more...]
Hacking, Coughing Kids? Some Other Hacks for a Good Night’s Sleep
Cold and flu season can bring out worrisome hacking coughs in children at night—which leaves both parent and child exhausted and moody for days. We all know a solid nights’ sleep is the best cure for getting better, but that’s easier said than done when your child can’t control their coughing enough … [Read more...]
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