“There’s no such thing as a picky eater, just a spoiled child.” I’ve heard this phrase, in every version possible, over the last few years. My oldest daughter, Penny, is a fiery and independent three-year-old. You can feel her strong presence from a mile away. When we realized Penny was a … [Read more...]
Barbie’s New Body-Positive Makeover Was Two Years In The Making
It’s hard for me to think of my childhood without Barbie in it. My sister and I shared the old-school pink plastic Barbie Dream House; we had a huge Tupperware tub full of different Barbies and their many outfits; I used to go over to my friends’ houses just to play with our Barbie dolls. I even … [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...]
How To Be An Un-Cool Aunt? Sue Your Nephew On His Birthday
I consider myself to be a very lucky lady to be the aunt to two amazing nephews. The two of them never fail to put a smile on my face. I like to think that I am a pretty cool aunt. And even if my almost-five-month-old nephew, Wesley, doesn’t realize yet, the five-year-old certainly does. Thanks … [Read more...]
Dad’s Reaction To Son Buying Doll Has Gone Viral
There have been a lot of steps taken to remove the gendered stereotypes that surround kids’ toys. Stores are removing the gendered aisles and letting toys just exist on the shelves based on categories. Toys are being marketed more directly to kids instead of specifically to boys or girls. This is … [Read more...]
Reflecting During World Breastfeeding Week
I've found myself really nostalgic about Will's birthday this year. Maybe it's a form of the seven-year itch or more than likely it's the new Facebook memories feature which shows you what was happening on this day since you joined Facebook. Everyday over the last couple of weeks I've been reminded … [Read more...]
Parents Arrested For Forcing Daughter To Live In A Tent As Punishment
It seems like every week, there is a new story about a new way that some misguided parent decided to “punish” their child for misbehaving. From public apologies to social media shaming, the typical “No dessert after dinner” and “You’re grounded” just don’t seem to be cutting it anymore. But … [Read more...]
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