Writing my way through the joys and challenges of motherhood
When I woke up this morning, I was so grateful I did not have to leave the house. (It’s Saturday!) Practicing Social Distancing is difficult when you still need to go to work. And going to work is necessary when you work in a law office that deals in real estate. We are absolutely a […]
So much anxiety… I’m writing this from my desk at work. It’s Monday, March 16th, 2020 and every time I pop onto social media, a news site, or even my email, something else is closed. This time of uncertainty is taking an emotional toll on me. On one hand, Kingston doesn’t have any Covid cases […]
Sleep is a vital part of our lives. When we don’t get enough, we often end up with short tempers, and poor cognitive function. Parents don’t need to add that stress to their already hectic days. Yet I can’t avoid waking when my daughters make even the tiniest sound in the night. In my relationship, […]
Every spring, after I “resolve” to be online less for the new year, I find I push myself to do more with my blog and online presence. I search for freelance writing jobs, social media manager opportunities, and I increase my time on social media in hopes of finding clients. This is the exact opposite […]
Every winter we take a week’s vacation in a warmer climate. (Or at least we try to – our last vacation was to Florida and it barely cracked 21°C.) We have been taking these trips since my youngest was three years old, so that’s six years of trying to get us organized for trips around […]
This year was my first time having the full two weeks off over the Christmas Holidays. I was not prepared for the time to fly by so fast! No matter how much time I get off, my to do list is bigger than my holiday break. My girls are 8 and 11. That means prime […]
The Christmas Holidays are long anticipated by kids and parents alike. This is the first year (ever, as a person in the workforce) that I actually get a full two week vacation that corresponds with my girls being off school. I am unbelievably excited to get this time off to spend relaxing and enjoying my […]
You’re here because you want to help your child succeed. I get that. Maybe your child has special needs due to a learning disability or developmental delay – that’s the case with us. Or maybe you just want to provide the best environment you can for your child, despite the challenges of working outside the […]
Working parent households are always short on time. I know that’s a broad statement, but in my experience it’s true. There are not enough hours in the day, and not enough days in the week, to get everything done. And when the holidays are approaching your time becomes even more precious. I don’t know about […]
My eldest daughter, Emma, was diagnosed with a mild learning disorder when she was in grade two. We have had many assessments, Occupational Therapy visits, a session with a psychologist, an IEP put into place, and many, many struggles with Emma and her schoolwork load. Emma is very smart. Her memory is amazing (as we […]