When it comes to finding holiday gifts for our hard-to-buy-for parents, the calendar seems to roll around super quick. Over the years, I have purchased some clever and thoughtful gifts, and then other times I've bought presents that were last minute and not so interesting. It can be tricky to find … [Read more...]
Just When I Thought I Was Out, My Kids Pull Me Back In
Each day, I roll out of bed in a pretty decent mood. Sure, I may need a large amount of coffee to help me feel ready to face the world. And yes, sometimes I take on life in pajama pants and spend the morning wondering if I’ve brushed my teeth or not, but for the most part, I don’t let it get me … [Read more...]
TTC Ad Campaign Aims To Assist Parents Of LGBTQ Youth
"It's not what you said, it's the way you said it." Sound familiar? We all make mistakes and words, however well-intentioned, can sometimes come out completely wrong—and hurt those we love in the process. Toronto Pflag (Parents, families, friends & allies of Toronto's LGBTQ community) … [Read more...]
Tim Hortons Allegedly Refuses To Hire Woman…Because She’s A MOM
A mother from Montreal is fighting back against coffee giant Tim Hortons after they allegedly refused to hire her after they found out she had children. According to Global News, the incident happened back in August 2012 when Jennifer Byrnes applied for night shifts at a Tim Hortons in Parc … [Read more...]
Should We Ban Homework? One Swedish Town Thinks So
Homework, argh. We all thought once we finished school, we were done with it. And for a while, most of us were. But then we had kids and those kids had homework, so we inevitably began working on homework yet again. The idea of reducing or completely banning homework (or, hey, why not try to at … [Read more...]
Turning off. Turning on.
With kids around having "cuddle time" is not always so "spur of the moment" anymore. As a parent, one must ensure that the kiddies are in their deepest time of their sleep cycle. But we all know how important it is to make time for your partner, right? I recently had a chance to interview Dr. … [Read more...]
Look At This Stuff, Isn’t It Neat?
Our kids have been obsessed with the movie "Annie" lately and it's so adorable hearing them belt out, "Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I love ya, Tomorrow!" and "It's a hard knock life for us!" all the live-long day. There are just some childhood movies that stick with a kid, you know? I was thinking back to … [Read more...]
Yes, we need to let our children fail
A friend of mine posted this article on her facebook page and I thought I would jump for joy! Finally! Somebody who thought like I did and wasn't afraid to say it! Even funnier was the fact that just a few days ago I had sat down and started to write a post about this very issue!Being a … [Read more...]
The Season for Sickness Has Begun…
And already, everyone at work and home is getting colds. we all know how awful it is when little guys feel low, and this sweet new book tells them just how much their mamas care to try and make them feel a little better. If Beaver Had a Feverby Helen KettemanMarshall CavendishISBN: 978 0 7614 5951 … [Read more...]
We were all young once.
Sometimes I get frustrated with my dad. He's an old guy, a widower, a bit set in his ways and I find myself impatient. I adore my dad. I was always a daddy's girl growing up, eager to impress him. The truth is, these things never really change.Since my mom died we see each other a lot. He lives … [Read more...]