As far as moms go, I try to be chill and relax but the reality is, I'm VERY risk averse. I have only one child and he is so precious to me. I'm terrified of losing him because he is my everything. I would love to wrap him in bubble wrap, if only to save him from being broken by the … [Read more...]
“Mindful Parenting” Is The Latest Way To Make Moms Feel Bad
These days, nobody seems content to just let mothers get on with the business of raising their kids. Parents must label their parenting style, or pledge an allegiance to a certain school of thought, when it comes to being a modern mom or dad. And "mindful parenting", though not a new concept, seems … [Read more...]
The Things We Moms Do For Love
I am a very small person, which is handy, because tonight I might be sleeping on the couch. Why? Because of the things we do for love. I didn't fully appreciate what that looked like until I became a mom myself. Looking back on my childhood, I can see clearly all the things my mom did for love. I … [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...]
Order Up! How Being A Mom Is Like Being A Barista
Who of us doesn't look into the kind eyes of our barista in the morning and think, "Thank goodness you are here!" before grabbing our all-important coffee? They really are like angels sent from caffeinated heaven. But I bet you never realized that being a mom is a lot like being a barista in many … [Read more...]
“Mom Things” I Don’t Care Enough About
As far as moms go, I'm a bit of an underachiever in a lot of ways. There are many things I don't care about at all and other things about which I should probably care a little bit more. I find it hard to apologize for my lack of interest. I'm not sorry. This is just how it is. Minecraft Going … [Read more...]
Tom Brady And Bridget Moynahan Are Amazing Co-Parents
There have been a flurry of high profile celebrity break-ups in the news lately: Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale ended their 13 year marriage; Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are getting divorced after ten years of marriage; there were even rumours (which have since been put to rest) that Will Smith … [Read more...]
“Some People Should Use Condoms”: Vancouver Busker Calls Out Parents
A busker performing in downtown Vancouver gave some pretty harsh parenting advice to two parents on Monday after their child interfered with his stunt. A video posted on YouTube shows local performer David Zindler balancing on a board that is perched on a stand a few feet above the ground. … [Read more...]
When Our Parenting Expectations Meet The Reality Of Parenting
I’m not a parent but like many other people, I already have an idea of how I’ll be as a mom. I’ll raise my children to be polite and courteous and they will eat their fruits and vegetables without any fuss. I’ll read to them every night (my kids will love Harry Potter, no questions asked) and as … [Read more...]
Things I Took For Granted Pre-Kid
There are some things that only truly become magical when you become a parent. It's hard to explain how the presence of a small human can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, but I will do my best. I definitely underrated these four things before I became a parent: Pockets With the … [Read more...]
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