When I was working full-time, like many mothers, I felt very guilty for not being able to attend my kids' field trips or other school functions. I couldn't wait to get more flexibility in my work so that I could be that mom that helped with the PAC meetings or at school fairs. And when I started … [Read more...]
From Single To Stepmom: Fighting The Wicked Stereotype
Four years ago, I accidentally fell in love with a single dad with three kids. I say accidentally because marrying a man with kids was definitely not in my five-year plan. Having divorced parents myself, I know first-hand how complicated co-parenting and blending families can be. It was not … [Read more...]
4 Ways To Make Life With Teens Easier
The lives of today's teens are scheduled and full. Many take part in sports or extracurricular activities in addition to keeping up with their academics and social calendar. While it can feel like their lives are heavily scheduled, having a full calendar means that they learn time-management and … [Read more...]
Is Your Teenager Entitled To An Allowance?
As a kid, I was enamoured with the idea of an allowance. In the 80s, there were plenty of happy families portrayed on television tossing the word allowance around casually. I think what I liked most about it was the idea that you could get paid once a week, or every two weeks, just by virtue of … [Read more...]
Why I Told My Teen NOT To Get A Summer Job
I was fifteen when I got my first summer job. I applied to a few places, and landed one in a local restaurant in the small city where I grew up. It was a family style pizza and pasta joint and well known for having great food and as a small kid, it was one of my favourite places to go when my family … [Read more...]
Your Mileage May Vary
We went on a road trip this weekend to visit my son. He's away at his grandma's for a three-week visit and we are popping up to see him on weekends to soak up some sun. We went the whole first week with a steady stream of photos, but no phone calls. This didn't really phase us, but we were curious … [Read more...]
Unplugged For Laughs
I don't "unplug" often enough. I work online, I curate content all the time, and I'm always on the go. I try to take as many breaks as possible from technology to focus on what's most important to me—my family. But it can be hard to juggle everything. I took a couple afternoons off this weekend to … [Read more...]
How We Are Becoming A Biking Family
The weather is finally warming up and I was excited to take the boys for a bike ride. This was the first year I'd have attempted such a feat. Last year, Josh struggled with his confidence and Ari bicycled like a maniac. I took them around the block but it was a terribly stressful … [Read more...]
The Urban Mom: Global News’ Carolyn MacKenzie
This month’s Urban Mom is Carolyn MacKenzie, local news anchor for The Morning Show and mother of two. Occupation: Anchor for Global News Toronto’s The Morning Show Hometown: Toronto Current Town: Toronto Waking up at 3:45 am doesn’t seem ideal, but for Carolyn MacKenzie it’s the norm. … [Read more...]
Surviving My Son’s Birthday Celebrations After Divorce
We recently celebrated my son's seventh birthday. I usually get really emotional around their birthdays. I always have. I get overwhelmed at how much they've accomplished, how big they've grown, how wonderful they are turning out to be. But this year, there was no time for tears. When my ex came … [Read more...]
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