Anyone else crazy about family board games? It may have subconciously been why I decided to have a lot of children (especially since I discovered my husband does not like them). Part of helping our children discover, or rekindle their love for games is to make them accessible. So I casually … [Read More...]
Parenting
Confessions About A Warped Sense of Humour
My children are used to my warped sense of humour. They should be since it is one of my favourite coping strategies for parenting all four of them. Fun-slightly-terrifying fact: if you google "warped sense of humour," you will be bombarded with articles stating it may be the early signs of … [Read More...]
A Teenager’s First Job: 9 Priceless Lessons Worth More Than a Paycheck
Chances are, you found this article by searching "How to Help Land Your Teenager's First Job" or "How Can I Get My Teenager Off the Couch?" Either way, welcome to a place of hope and humour while parenting all stages. And today, we tackle the topic of encouraging our teens to find a … [Read More...]
Parenting Encouragement
To the Mom Who Does Not Need More Judgment
If ever there was a moment for a Mom to crawl back into a fear-based parenting shell, it was today. Today. When a routine walk to school almost ended tragically. Here is an open letter to the Mom … [Read More...]
That Mom with a Large Family? 17 Reasons She Makes Parenting Look Easy
Large families are fascinating. It's no wonder shows like Outdaughtered or Counting On are so popular. We want to understand how parents can be in charge of so many. We may wonder: How do they … [Read More...]
I Wish I had a Double Chin
I hear the things we despise about ourselves in our twenties, we will look back at with fondness in our thirties. Not the most edifying thought, but the truth of it penetrates my heart with each … [Read More...]
