When I was a kid, all I wanted in a friend was someone who liked the same stuff as me. Ideally, we’d have the same toys so she’d know the “rules” of each game—but her stuff would be slightly better because what’s the point of hauling ass down the block to play with junk? In simpler times, … [Read more...]
I’m Not Sorry I Unfriended You. Here’s Why
One thousand one hundred and eighty-one. That’s a lot of friends for an introvert. In my 40+ years on Earth, I’ve been on Facebook for 10, and have found people from all periods of my life that have shown up on the platform. Many I’ve friended, especially in the early days of social media when … [Read more...]
New Year, New Neighbours: Why I’m Mourning The Loss Of My Friends Next-Door
I know that change is supposed to be good—it’s what I tell my kids, anyway—but ever since my next-door neighbours moved two weeks ago, I haven’t been able to get over the loss. I didn’t expect to be so emotional, nor did I realize I’d grown so attached, but this family is extraordinary. They … [Read more...]
You Don’t Have To Be Friends With Everyone—In Fact, I Encourage My Kids Not To
It feels good to have a large circle of friends. Many of us are guilty of wanting larger social media numbers—friends, followers or fans, depending on the platform. The term for this is called ‘vanity metrics’, defined by Techcrunch.com as: "things like registered users, downloads, and raw page … [Read more...]
Facing My Own Fears For My Boys
I'm now in my final year of my Masters of Fine Arts program. In addition to writing a book, filing book reports and completing other assignments, I also have to spend two weeks in Halifax this summer for an intensive residency. It means saying goodbye to my kids, friends, and family, and living in a … [Read more...]
Why Parenting Is Like An Episode Of Friends
"I'll be there for you!" It occurred to me that the peppy theme song for my favourite 90s sitcom is actually an anthem for parenting. It's what we do, being there for our kids as best we can. I used to love the anticipation of a new episode to see the adventures of Monica, Rachel, Ross, Phoebe, … [Read more...]
“Grace And Frankie” Shakes Up The Traditional Family
It's amazing to see how television shows are evolving with the times. The "nuclear" family is suddenly not the norm and it's super that film and television are reflecting that. For me, Grace and Frankie—the latest original series—is breaking every mold out there and questions what is considered a … [Read more...]
Why I’m Thankful For Vomit
Being a mom is an awful lot like being a house mother at a frat house, I imagine. Your charges sleep a lot, they watch mindless television and they throw up in the most random locations. My child is in competition with the two cats as to who is the grossest resident. Anyone with a black light and a … [Read more...]
How To Help Your Daughter Deal With Mean Girls
Written by Kait Fowlie Bullies, just like the trauma they inflict, come in all shapes and sizes. Mean girls are a tough breed particularly among elementary school age children, who are gaining social independence and trying on new identities. Insecurity can get the best of kids at times, and the … [Read more...]
Spring Break Part II (Alternate Title: SO OVER IT)
Spring Break is TOO LONG. It came in like a lamb, all soft and warm and fuzzy with good family memories at the ski hill, but this second week is proving to be a ghastly lion as the girls claw each others' eyeballs out and bicker for hours on end. Spring Break is TOO LONG I think we have all just … [Read more...]
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