I was so proud when I learned my son made his select hockey team... not because I know much about hockey (or being on a 'select' team), but because of how happy it made him. The kid really loves to play. As a little background, I have no clue what I'm doing. No clue. At. All. I don't know in what order the hockey gear goes on and I suck … [Read more...]
Social Media Etiquette & Safety For Kids
When I was a kid, the biggest etiquette issue my Mom had was teaching us to use "please" and "thank you" at the appropriate times. Today, social media is everywhere and it's important to teach our kids the rules of online etiquette. Old-Fashioned Etiquette in Today's Social Media World It all seemed so simple back then, but when I stop and think … [Read more...]
To The Dad Who Yelled At My Son…
My son is five... but you know that because you asked him how old he was when you yelled at him, right? I’m sorry he grabbed a toy from your son, but I don't think that gives you - an adult - the right to act as impetuously as he did. He made a bad choice… something five year olds are prone to doing. And, while I'm all … [Read more...]
Make Magic With Words of Kindness #Cinderella
Ever since I was little Cinderella has been my favourite fairytale. Whenever I felt excluded, shunned or just plain different from the crowd, I'd think of Cinderella and how she always had kindness in her heart and a positive outlook. Despite being an animated character, she had a huge impact on me. My daughter, now eight, shares my … [Read more...]
Land Your Helicopter!
Helicopter parents - I have a beef with you. It's the summer, so naturally I've been taking my kids to more activities, and I'm noticing that you often stay with your kids at events that are clearly meant for them to attend on their own. Case in point: my child went to a creative workshop at our local library tonight, and almost every parent … [Read more...]
My Baby Has Flown The Coop
My baby flew the coop last week... Friday was his first full day of junior kindergarten. While I was confident he'd adjust well, I wasn't sure I'd be able to hold back the tears. My rational brain told me it's going to be wonderful - he's ready to be more independent, learn new things, broaden his horizons. But my emotional side reminded … [Read more...]
Why I Won’t Win Mother of the Year
Reason #28: my kids ate breakfast at 12:30pm today. I've never claimed to be perfect - far from it, in fact. But some days are just bigger screw-ups than others. Like today, for example. I had the best intentions... get up, eat breakfast, do a bit of work for a client, then take the kids to the museum. Sounds easy enough, right? The morning … [Read more...]
My Mama Mantra
Some days I feel like I need a Mama Mantra - a few inspirational words that help me get it together when everything is going wrong around me. When the house is a mess, the kids are whining, the laundry is piled up and I've just realized we're out of milk. And cheese. And bread. So I came up with this, which really sums up my life. As a WAHM … [Read more...]
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