Ah... the first day of school. My favourite time of year. New beginnings. New routines and opportunities. For me this year, it also meant getting my kids off to a good start in Grade 1 and SK at their new school. We got cool new backpacks. I filled their lunches with a special "We love you" … [Read more...]
Dating With Kids Has Its Advantages
One of the first things I worried about after I separated was finding a new partner, one who would love my kids as much as I did. I felt like I was at a huge disadvantage. It seemed like no matter whom I met, each of us would have our own kids, schedules and parenting styles, not to mention personal … [Read more...]
How To Explain Divorce To Your Children
I explained divorce to my children two years ago when the concept was new and am constantly reinforcing the same messages: 1. Divorce is never the childrens' fault. 2. Mommy and Daddy wanted you to have two happy homes instead of one unhappy home. 3. Even though a marriage can end a … [Read more...]
EmBARKing On A New Family Journey
There are few things I wouldn't do for my kids, but when they asked for a dog two years ago I said no. When they asked for one last year I also said no. But this year, it started to feel like they could use some extra love. "Please, Mama," they begged. "I just want something to love and to … [Read more...]
Managing A Crisis On Your Own
If you've read my column before, you know that I am a recently divorced mother of two. I've faced a lot of challenges since the end of my marriage, but none of them compared to this. At 4am on Monday, May 19, I faced every single parent’s worst fear. A medical emergency. My five-year-old … [Read more...]
“Gossip Girl” Star’s Petition To Return Children To Her Reaches Signature Goal
Actress Kelly Rutherford’s petition to bring her children back to the U.S hit over 100,00 signatures Tuesday, after being promoted by other celebrities. Rutherford, who began the petition on We the People, is caught in a six-year custody battle with former husband, Daniel Giersch, over their two … [Read more...]
Managing A Minefield: How To Talk To Kids About Divorce
My kids—like most—are full of questions, especially since the divorce. They keep me on my toes and sometimes, their inquisitions even knock me flat on my back. In the last week alone they have asked me the following: “Do you love Scott [my boyfriend] more than us?” “Will you treat D [his … [Read more...]
The Perks Of Being A Newly Single Mom
One of the things I love about being a single mom is the bond I’ve formed with my kids. Sometimes it feels like it’s just me and them in the world. They know I will always be there for them and protect them. I’m the one they count on to take them to school, pack loving notes in their lunch and take … [Read more...]
Why You Need To Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone After Divorce
Get out of your comfort zone. It’s one of the things I always recommend to newly separated or divorced women. It will help you not only rediscover who you are and what you want to be, but it will also give you fun things to look forward to on your own or with friends. It will help build your … [Read more...]
Diamonds Are Forever, Even If Marriage Isn’t
A few weeks ago I signed up for a class called 40 Days to Personal Revolution at Power Yoga Canada. The course involved yoga, meditation, prescribed readings, a fruit cleanse and weekly meetings that were more like healing circles than any meeting I’d ever been to. At the beginning of the first … [Read more...]
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