After many months of at-home learning, many parents throughout Ontario are glad to have their children return to schools, their friends, and some extra-curricular (in person) activities. And I’m no exception. While our lives have been topsy-turvy for what feels like years, a routine is re-emerging from the COVID-19 chaos. And with it brings mundane […]
Enjoy being home with your kids over Christmas Holidays
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 […]
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 […]
Tips for when your teen starts driving
*Tips for when your teen starts driving is a guest post. If you are interested in writing for A Modern Mom’s Life, please visit my guest posting page.* Having a child that has just started driving will likely be one of the most stressful times in a parent’s life. It’s a big moment for both […]
Mom Anxiety: She’s So Different from Me!
I am struggling with something I had barely thought about when my girls were babies and toddlers: Helping someone navigate the world of school and social interactions when they are completely different from me. As a child I was quiet and fairly shy, but smart and eager to learn. I now have two daughters who […]