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 […]
Four things I don’t miss about having small children
I’m pretty confident that my almost 11 year old daughter is firmly in the grasp of Tweendom. She’s my oldest child. Coming up behind her is my other daughter who is eight, and could be called a tween as well. And while I’m a bit nervous for what the future may hold, there are many […]
What we do impacts our children: Teach through example
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 […]
Easy ways to reduce screen time as a family
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 […]