“Your hair is turning really grey, that means you’re getting old.” Awesome. Thanks for that keen observation, son. Can I get some ice for that burn? I have come to the conclusion that kids either don’t have a concept of self-esteem or really don’t give a shit about your feelings. I taught … [Read more...]
My Doctor’s Refusal To Give Me Liposuction Was A Blessing In Disguise
I have always been a little bit self-conscious of my belly fat, even though I am someone that would be considered of normal weight. Even in my late teens, I had a small belly-paunch that I was concerned about. Looking back now, I didn’t appreciate the fact that I was pretty thin at less than 120 … [Read more...]
My Teenager Is Perfect To Me, So Why Can’t She See That?
As a young woman, I hated going to the hairdresser because I didn’t like looking at myself in a mirror for an extended length of time. Funnily enough, as I have gotten older, and am definitely more wrinkly, it doesn’t bother me nearly as much as it did when I was a teenager. Back then, I never … [Read more...]
Strict Parenting May Be Negatively Affecting Kids
Do you define yourself as a “Tiger Mom”? A new study says that you may be negatively affecting your child’s self-esteem and adjustment in the classroom. A survey of 589 middle and high school students in Hangzhou, China found that adolescents with parents who are controlling, punitive and less … [Read more...]
How would you describe yourself?
This is an interesting thought. Let's see....I how would describe myself... I am short. My nose is flat and wide, kinda like Winston Churchill. My lips are big. I have no eye lashes. Well not much anyway. My eyes are dark, almond shape and small. If I'm not smiling I look mad. Actually I … [Read more...]
THE WRONG MESSAGE?
As we head into our final week of September most of us have survived the first few weeks of school (well at least I have), and are beginning to embrace the cooler weather and start to plan for the various yet numerous events and holidays that are approaching quickly.My children have been bugging me … [Read more...]
My Body, Myself
Ahhh, summer. Long, hot days stretching out in sixty days of leisure, travel, food and wine. It's a great time of year for me and my girls. Two months of togetherness and agenda-less days, hours at the beach or by the pool and wonderful meals shared with friends and loved ones. It's bliss. I … [Read more...]
Specs-y and She Knows It
Here she is in all her bespectacled glory.Sweet Avelyn Paige, her world a bit clearer now. … [Read more...]
Sex: A Tell All Exhibition
I was in Ottawa for Race Weekend and decided, in between running, to take in some exhibits at the city's diverse museums. I could tell you how wonderful the Van Gogh exhibit at the National Gallery of Canada was, but I'm pretty sure you'd be able to figure that one out on your own. The … [Read more...]
I am my Thoughts – Mindset
Are we what we think? I wrote about Mindset here and you can read more on Carol Dweck's website here. Since I read this post "A Certain Kind of Sadness" - and especially the comments - of Jen's, I've been pondering this issue. The premise of the post is that we need to keep our … [Read more...]