I have a 10 year-old daughter. If you know her or read my blog regularly you will know that she is not a typical tween girl. For example, today she wore a hockey jersey to school. Her wardrobe consists of what is comfortable (sweatpants) and what is sports related. This is a girl who when asked … [Read more...]
Were we doing that in Grade 7?!
This year, for me, is a whole new journey in parenting. My son is in grade 7 and for the first time I am able to personally relate to his experiences. I distinctly remember what grade 7 was like and what was going on. In the past, other than a few snippets or moments in time, I just don't remember … [Read more...]
The Shape of a Girl.
Do you ever worry that your child is being bullied? Or maybe that your child is a bully themselves? As my son gets older and his peers become increasingly important I start to think about some of the issues and pressures he will soon be facing and wonder how to broach these topics. Well, this … [Read more...]