We spent this past weekend away at a hockey tournament at the gorgeous Nottawasaga Inn. There is a play structure just outside the arena that Cuyler and Eva spent some time at. I sat on the grass basking in the hot sun watching them play. A little girl approached Eva and asked what … [Read more...]
WHEN BEING “GIFTED” ISN’T SUCH A GIFT
Most have listened to my tales of 8 children, two whom have Aspergers and an eight year old, whom we just discovered has a severe learning disability. There is always a forum for these topics, and along with that, usually a sympathetic mom or two who are experiencing the same emotions with whom you … [Read more...]
You’ve Got To Be Carefully Taught
There's been a lot of news lately about the Catholic School board here in Ontario. 4000 families are threatening to pull their children out of the system if the school board goes ahead with plans to implement an Equity and Inclusive Education policy, which includes an anti- bullying, … [Read more...]
The Shape of a Girl.
Do you ever worry that your child is being bullied? Or maybe that your child is a bully themselves? As my son gets older and his peers become increasingly important I start to think about some of the issues and pressures he will soon be facing and wonder how to broach these topics. Well, this … [Read more...]
Is MEAN the New Black? Questioning Anti-Bullying.
Today is Pink Shirt Day at my children's school. It is an anti-bullying statement that the Toronto District School Board has adopted board wide. In theory, I think it is fabulous. But truthfully, I worry that all of this attention on bullying and the word being thrown around in far too many … [Read more...]
Glee: Never Been Kissed
Also, I love Glee. Let's just put that on the table right now, okay? I love the music, the characters, the clothing, the one-liners ("You crap on my leg, I'll cut it off!")BUT...A) Why is Will Schuester on the road to becoming my least favorite character to ever be on TV ever? Seriously. BOUNDARIES, … [Read more...]
Who’s A Bully?
My eight year-old daughter spoke at a school assembly yesterday, which made me really proud. The theme of the assembly was RESPECT. (Actually, my daughter shared what she'd learned about Mozart and the Magic Flute - the respect theme came later). At one point in the assembly, the grade ones read … [Read more...]