A sweet friend once told me, "I feel so much better about my parenting after spending time with you." Ummm...thank you? Two interpretations came to mind: I was failing miserably and setting the bar really low.In spite of my struggles, I encouraged her by being authentic and full of … [Read More...]
Parenting
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 passing year.For me a double chin falls in that category. Stay with me. I am neither a sucker for … [Read More...]
Parents: Connect with Your Teenager With 30 Tested Tips
Whispered conversations in my circle often begin with, "How do you connect with your teenager?" or "Is anyone else experiencing [insert challenge] with their teen?" Suddenly, an unsettled feeling may permeate our homes. We embraced the early years, navigated the school-aged season and now....it … [Read More...]
Parenting Encouragement
The Most Powerful Way to Pivot When You Don’t Feel Grateful as a Mom
Before my teenage son closed the van door and walked towards the theatre, I thought I heard it. Barely louder than a whisper, so I wasn't sure. Whipping my head around, I asked if anyone in the back … [Read More...]
Dear Fitting Room Millennial: Please Help Us as We Age
Any Moms losing their cool factor? It hurts less if you never had it to begin with. A few years ago I learned that my personality type is most likely to catch fashion trends...on their way out. … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]
