After watching a close friend die on the battlefield during the Second Battle of Ypres, a young medical officer from Guelph, Ontario wrote the following words: In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on rowThat mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still singing, … [Read more...]
Remembering
Welcome to Remembrance Week. I believe that it is critically important for the next generations to understand why it's important. To know what the previous generations did so that they can live the way they do. This February, Mirvish Productions will be presenting the Canadian … [Read more...]
Is Teasing Really Bullying?
I know that bullying is a very sensitive topic. I know that it is horrible and senseless and terrifying. I have no doubt about the fact that in many cases the experience of being bullied is life altering and, tragically in a few cases, life ending.I also realize that an attempt to be moderate on … [Read more...]
Do You Remember?
I know this time of year everyone's excited for (and sometimes overwhelmed by) Halloween. But we have another holiday coming which I sometimes fear stands the risk of being forgotten. Do you remember what it is? Bestselling children's author Linda Granfield certainly does. … [Read more...]
MY PARENTING COLUMN
I have always wondered how "Parenting experts" actually get that title. Seriously what makes them experts? Is it the fact that they have children, or that they are a Doctor, a psychologist? So if I have more than one dog would that make me an expert? Well I have always wanted to have my own … [Read more...]
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
So what I am about to tell you may make you gasp in shock, wonder what kind of parent I am, make yourself believe what a great parent you are, run to grab a bottle of any kind of alcoholic beverage or have you simply nod your head because hell ya you've been there done that. My daughter was recently … [Read more...]
Living on the Spectrum and the benefits of individual sports
This article was originally written by myself last year and the plan was to have it published. I then became pregnant with the twins so that plan was put on the back burner so now I have decided to share it with my fellow Urbanmoms.It should be noted that this article can apply to children with … [Read more...]
Buzzkill?
With three daughters, they're bound to gravitate towards different interests and hobbies. So far they have a very balanced sense both of girly-girl things and tom-boy pursuits. They both love fancy dress-up clothes and wearing clickety-clackety plastic princess shoes; they both love tromping … [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...]
Do you read your children’s text messages?
The other night I was picking my children up from rehearsal (insert a bragging moment here - they are in a musical production) when I ran into one of the other moms who I thought was texting. She smiled at me said hello and then informed me that she was just reading her daughter's text messages and … [Read more...]
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