When most people think of arthritis, they think of it as an ‘old person’s disease’. Yet more than 24,000 Canadian children live with arthritis. Children and teenagers can be affected by arthritis in many forms, and it can cause joint inflammation, stiffness, and affect a child’s growth. Often, … [Read more...]
15 Things I Learned About Parenting From Star Wars
Raising kids can be an out of this world experience. It's sci-fi in that it seems to resemble real life, but before kids, you never imagined some of these situations could be possible. Also, you need tons of popcorn to get through it because there are a LOT of episodes. These are all the Star … [Read more...]
Words From My Shrekspert
Earlier this week, Dancap Productions treated the McCaig clan to opening night of Shrek The Musical in Toronto. To be honest, I didn't want to go. For every great movie to stage adaptation (ie Hairspray), there are at least 5 that are so excruciatingly painful, I'd rather take my eyes out than … [Read more...]
Becoming Self-Aware
I've learned a lot since becoming a Dad. I've learned how to change diapers, and how to swaddle a child, and how to hide peas and carrots in pasta by mashing them up so they are imperceptible. At the very least, I've learned what any parent will learn when they have their … [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...]
Video Podcast – Judging Other Moms
My daughter is intense and spirited but nothing could prepare me for her over-the-top tantrum the other day. And NOTHING could prepare me for the judgment I felt from another mom. Perspective and advice required on this one! (btw, in case you are wondering why there are two parts it is because I had … [Read more...]