The holidays are coming! That's supposed to be celebratory, not a lament, but for millions of moms looking for the "it toy" of the year, it can be a struggle. Christmas shopping is hard enough, but when your realize your kids want the one thing they can't have, it can seem even more daunting. They … [Read more...]
Anger
I was at the Brickworks yesterday, meeting a friend. Little did we know, it was the GARLIC FEST. And the place was packed with garlic enthusiasts. Yes, there is a festival for garlic, I was told while in line while getting my parking authorized. When I laughed about a festival for garlic, a very … [Read more...]
I hate it
I try to be positive.I try to be hopeful. I try to act like I manage my life relatively well.But when it comes down to it, if I'm being honest - I really hate autism these days. I really do. The past 2 weeks have been extremely difficult.I hate that I feel like I don't know how to parent … [Read more...]
GO TO SLEEP! AAAAHHHH!
A few nights ago, I tried to put Pea to sleep. A pointless exercise, if there's ever been one.Some things to remember:Pea sleeps in her own bed now, in her own room.To put her to sleep, either my wife or I lay down in her bed with her, read her stories and give her a tall glass of milk to ease … [Read more...]
The Day I Lost My Sh*t
This past holiday Monday, my wife and I spent the day at a local mall. We asked my parents to watch Pea and we made it to the mall - one of the few open in the GTA - at around 1pm.When we arrived, it was as if Christmas had come early. There were people everywhere and parking was … [Read more...]
Mother Nature Can Kiss My…
For about 3 months, my wife and I had been looking forward to this past weekend. We were taking Pea to a friend's cottage just outside of Ottawa for the first time, and we were eager to see how Pea would react to a lake front environment and the potential for water games and other outdoor … [Read more...]
An Angry Outburst
It was a good day. Sunny and warm. Birds chirping, tulips blooming. The Baby and I had had a fun morning walk on the Danforth; we played at Withrow park, shopped for vegetables at the open market, and enjoyed the charm of our colourful neighbourhood on a luscious spring day. 3:45 … [Read more...]
Empowering Parenting: Satisfying Relationships
A very tiny portion of the results of the relationship poll spoke of satisfying connections with your partners. However, the majority of moms commented on feeling stuck, frustrated, angry, sad and dissatisfied in their relationships. Generally speaking, and what I notice most in my practice … [Read more...]