Writing my way through the joys and challenges of motherhood
Parenting is a tough gig. Life with kids is chaotic, stressful and amazingly rewarding. Sometimes I forget that I am the example, and that I’m teaching my children about the world through my actions. As a mom of daughters I find I’m noticing more of the things I’m saying (and sometimes doing) are coming back […]
Over the past few years, mental health – the stigma and the reality – have become a hot topic. And rightly so. Mental health should be as normal and natural to discuss as the common cold. So why isn’t it? There are a myriad of reasons mental health has a stigma surrounding it. Rather than […]
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Families are busy. Busy helping with homework. looking after the house, the meals, the laundry and each other. Then there are work responsibilities, extra-curricular activities, and finding that elusive “unscheduled time”. Something that often gets pushed aside in our busy lives is our relationship with our significant other. I know in my early years of […]
I talk a lot about being a busy mom. We’re rarely home to cook dinner, we spend four nights a week at the dance school, and my husband and I both work full time jobs (and we work “after hours” as well!) So how do I keep it together? Lots of scheduling, communication, patience and, […]
I am an introvert. As a child I was “quiet” or “shy.” I don’t feel like a leader, and sometimes I get lost in large crowds and conversations. I try not to let it bother me, but sometimes being an introverted mom evokes feelings of loneliness. An article on Psychology Today explores how being an […]
Families today lead very busy lives. The pressure to “do it all” is overwhelming. Do you ever stop and think about all the things we are expected to do in our lives? Make sure the kids get so many minutes of active time, outdoor time, learning time, chore time, and down time. Be sure you’re […]
Have you ever stayed at an all-inclusive resort? They are an interesting breed of vacation. It’s getting to experience the warmth and beauty of a Caribbean locale without really getting into the heart and culture of the place much at all. As a traveler, I would love to visit Europe, South America, even Africa. Experience […]
Going to work is a necessary evil for many people. Generating an income for the household is the primary endeavour for the majority of Canadians. Trying to balance time in the workforce with the rest of your existence is no easy feat. I write a lot about time management. Being a working mom, my days […]
Let’s face it – screens are everywhere! Not only at home, but in malls, at school and in every public building we venture into these days there are screens. So how do we help our children (and ourselves) reduce our time looking at screens? In my house you are either in the living space (which […]