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, or 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 you, but […]
How I support my daughter with a mild learning disability
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 […]
How to survive being a dance parent (at a non-comp studio)
I am a dance mom. (Or we are dance parents – whatever phrase works for you.) Both my daughters take dance classes in various styles, and we are at the studio four nights a week. (I even take dance classes – it’s a great form of exercise, and so fun! I’m taking ballet class and […]
An eco-friendly lifestyle doesn’t have to be hard
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle has been the reality of my entire life. My parents have always been eco-conscious. Avoiding excess waste, and reusing everything, is the way I was brought up – it’s a smart, frugal way to live. Some of my childhood friends classed my parents as hippies. They love music (rock, blues, anything […]
Ways to support our pre-teens in the classroom
Okay parents, it’s that time. Your daughters are growing up (your sons are too, but I’m a girl mom, so this one’s about daughters.) We need to have those chats, and prepare those girls for the surprises in life that are less-than-pretty – at home and in the classroom. If you parent like me, you […]