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Homework Horrors

October 31, 2011 by Kath 4 Comments

I'd be willing to bet that even back in the Roman Empire parents were throwing up their hands in frustration at their children's unwillingness to take out their wax tablets and practice writing their numerals; and in the ensuing centuries not much has changed, has it?I suppose there have been some … [Read more...]

Good Cop, Dad Cop

October 27, 2011 by Amanda

My husband and I couldn't have more different parenting techniques. He is firm, steady and level-headed while I am hot-and-cold, emotionally charged and prone to exasperation.I am the one who kisses the boo-boos, sings the lullabies, and initiates the dance parties in the living room. He takes them … [Read more...]

MY PARENTING COLUMN

October 20, 2011 by ChantelK

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...]

Miss Representation.

October 17, 2011 by Christine

Friday night I was privileged enough to receive an invite to the UrbanMoms screening of the film Miss Representation at BlissdomCanada. If you haven't heard of this documentary or haven't seen the trailer - check it out: The movie was thought provoking, to say the least. It made me think … [Read more...]

Helicopter Parent or My Child’s Advocate?

October 5, 2011 by Jen

This post was inspired in part by our Teacher, Cayla's, recent post: The Dos and Don'ts of How to be Involved in Your Child's School Life.I have always been a working parent and, overall, my philosophy when it comes to my children is one of "let them figure it out." I think this builds confidence … [Read more...]

Bedroom Bedlam

October 5, 2011 by Amanda

My two older girls SUCK at sharing a bedroom. Like, it's really bad.They fight when they wake up, they brawl before bed, they bicker during quiet time. It has me wondering whether it would be better to separate them and put one with the baby, but I am not sure if that's the solution either. I don't … [Read more...]

The Story of my son Zack- How he lived and how he died

September 14, 2011 by Carol Enright

By Heather Hamilton (@TZJMommy)I was on Twitter the other day, when Jen Maier tweeted about her son and his questions regarding death. Since this is a huge discussion in our house, I jumped in with my thoughts and advice about how I have spoken to my sons about their brother's death. I … [Read more...]

An Education

September 13, 2011 by Amanda

There's this kindergarten teacher that our whole community raves about; Avelyn didn't get into her class. There are a few kids she knows who are in the same grade; they are all in the other class. I feel kind of bummed about how things have unfolded, which is silly because it's kindergarten and … [Read more...]

Buzzkill?

September 12, 2011 by Amanda

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...]

Is this how our schools should be?

September 6, 2011 by Jen

Yesterday a friend of mine sent me the following email. She forwarded it to me after receiving it from another friend and it had caught her eye. In the spirit of back to school, I am sharing it with you. To be honest, it gave me pause. It made me think. I had to ask myself, "Is this how our schools … [Read more...]