I’ve seen Bridget Jones’s Diary more times than I have fingers to count on. It was a cute movie. It was funny and clever; but the reason I clung to it was because as a shy, socially awkward, chubby, single girl in my 20s, it was like watching my own biography. And who doesn’t want to marry Colin … [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...]
Satisfy Even the Pickiest Of The Bunch
My two young kids have a serious case of what I (fondly) like to call ‘selective eating’. As you can probably imagine—especially if you too have ‘selective eaters’ at home—I am constantly on the lookout for nutritious and delicious foods that my kids will not just eat, but actually love to eat. … [Read more...]
My Working Mom FOMO
I went back to work when my son was eleven months old and have been working full-time ever since. I believe in what I do to support my family and I don't resent my need to provide. Unfortunately, some days in making sure I'm covering everything, I feel I'm missing out on everything else. More … [Read more...]
Why Raising Kids Is Like Being Stuck Inside Zoolander
(Photocredit: filmlinc.org) I was thinking the other day about how we all try our best to be model parents. That got me thinking about my favourite model, Derek Zoolander and all the ways Zoolander is like being a parent. Dealing with gross stuff Whether it's changing diapers, cleaning … [Read more...]
Camp Or No Camp, There’s Always Something To Worry About
Summer is underway and the first week of a new camp has gone surprisingly well. Well, sort of... As my boys and I waited outside for the camp bus on day one, my six-year-old thought it would be hilarious to hide our bus stop sign behind a double-stroller and a two-wheel bicycle I had just put … [Read more...]
What Goes Up Must Come Down
When my son's dad and I were together, he was taking flying lessons and aspired to be a pilot. He flew flight simulators on the computer and relished his time in the air. It was no surprise to me that he would try to pass this love of flight on to his son. While I personally don't enjoy airplanes, I … [Read more...]
When Are Kids Allowed To Be Alone?
We keep judging parents for letting their kids play with their iPads or flaked out in front of the television. We are told to get our kids outside in the fresh air and get off the screens, to exercise and run around and use their imaginations. We are supposed to encourage our children to play with … [Read more...]
Parenting Secrets Moms Of More Than One Didn’t Tell You
Our family recently blended and we had our first weekend with all of the kids together. As a mom of only one, I felt pretty cocky about my ability to handle this situation. After all, I was the oldest of four girls and I babysat a lot. I figured that made me more than qualified to share supervision … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why I’m Going To Start Feeding My Kids Dog Food
I have recently become a dog owner but I’m not a dog person. There are certain dogs that I like; my own of course (though I like him best when he’s sleeping) and a few other canine friends that I have made along the way. Why did I very reluctantly take on this huge responsibility? I did it for my … [Read more...]
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