Maybe, in a perfect world, everything would be planned out for you ahead of time. There would be no surprises. This world is far from perfect, however, and life often throws you into unexpected situations. Maybe you are lucky, and find some extra money outside your car in a parking lot. For some people, though, […]
How to support your child at school when you’re a dual working parent household
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 […]
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 keep a healthy mental state when life gets stressful
This fall both my husband and I are treading new paths with our careers. My change was my decision; his change forced by circumstances. This means life will have a lot of unknowns, and it’s all happening during the first few weeks of the new school year! I am stressed out beyond belief. I’m not […]
How to Find Time for Blogging In Your Busy Life
As a mom blogger (though I don’t like that term – I’m so much more!) I really have to set aside time for blogging. I’ve been doing this for 3 years now, and guess what – I haven’t magically found a “good time” for working on my blog. Time management can be a challenge at […]