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 […]
Fort Fright at Fort Henry – Go ahead and take the kids
*I was given free tickets to attend Fort Fright in order to facilitate this post – written in 2019. All opinions are my own, or those of my family. If you would like me to write about your attraction or event, visit my Work With Me page.* For the past twelve Halloween seasons, Fort Henry […]
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 […]
How can we battle the dreaded overwhelm?
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 […]
Is My Kid Too Sick for School? Tips to Help You Decide
Just this morning, my eldest daughter (who’s now 10) came downstairs and said to me, “I’m not feeling well…” Normally this utterance would kick my mom anxiety into high gear, but I knew she was already suffering with a cold. I asked her if it was “just her cold” causing her to feel unwell. And […]