I think fear and worry come with the territory as soon as you become a parent. From that first moment where you see the blue line on the stick, your imagination starts to run. Anything and everything can go wrong, and I think each of us can imagine all sorts of variations of harm to our … [Read more...]
Parents, We All Have Something To Lose
"Mommy, I had a bad dream!" my little boy whined, climbing into my big bed and grabbing a pillow. I pulled him close to cuddle me and I asked him to tell me all about it. He hesitated at first. Then slowly, the story came out. He had a bad dream about a burglar coming in and shooting us. "I don't … [Read more...]
Professional Hockey Players Dress Up As The Cast Of Frozen
Say what you will about Frozen and “Let It Go”, but that movie has made a huge difference in the lives of children everywhere. Case in point, the kids at the Boston Children’s Hospital. Members of the Boston Bruins made their annual Halloween visit to the hospital earlier this week dressed as, … [Read more...]
Teaching The Importance Of Giving
There are so many lessons that I think are critical to share with children, but one of the most important teachings, that weaves itself through so many aspects of our lives, is the importance of philanthropy. Imparting the spirit of giving is valuable for so many reasons. First of all, it curbs … [Read more...]
InTVention
The kids have all taken turns getting sick this week. Barfing, coughing, fevers, you name it. And when a child gets sick in this house, it means one thing: unlimited TV. Maybe you do it differently in your home, but I love to get the wee sickie propped up on the couch, barf bucket nearby, and let … [Read more...]
Playing Hooky
This past Sunday, Sean and I were discussing the week ahead. Cam would be gone from Monday to Wednesday on a school trip. Eva had a Sick Kids appointment on Tuesday and we were sorting out the day when Sean suggested we just ditch everything. Take Cuy out of school, take the GoTrain downtown and … [Read more...]
Sick Kids Great Camp Adventure
I wanted to share something I’m involved with that I thought you’d be interested in. It’s the Canaccord Genuity Great Camp Adventure happening on Saturday, September 28th in support of Sick Kids. I’d love for you to join me and my family in a day-long adventure walk featuring 20 kilometers of … [Read more...]
kids really do say the darndest things
First off I’d like to say that I am very happy to be part of the Canaccord Genuity Great Camp Adventure on Saturday, September 28th in support of SickKids. This is a terrific event, and a wonderful idea. My family and I, along with Q107’s evening host Dominik Diamond and his family, will join many … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – The only good thing
The only good thing about this sick little girl... ...is the 2 hour nap she took on her Dad. She gets a slumber snuggle and he's forced to not move off the couch. Win Win! … [Read more...]
January Is Mean To Me.
There's something about January.Something that SUCKS.Last year, the moment I turned the calendar's page to January, our house got hit with head lice, my husband left on a three week-long business trip to South America and my preschooler suffered frightening night terrors/tantrums every day of the … [Read more...]