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
8 Things I Really Wish I Had Known Before Parenting a Teen
I expected to have an advantage parenting teenagers, as a high school teacher. Friends would tell me they were terrified of that stage and I would smile because teens are my favourite. But it turns out educating teenagers is quite different than being Mom to one. So I was basically at … [Read More...]
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 heard it too. They nodded, wide-eyed, and his cheeky younger brother said, "Now that's … [Read More...]
Parenting Encouragement
That Time I Gave Myself a Parenting Report Card
Once upon a time, armed with a black pen and a steady hand I helped a sister change a C to a B+ on a report card. It was just an experiment to see if we could get away with it (and we did), but we … [Read More...]
Dear Mom: What to Do When You Want to Hide
I like to dance naked. This could have been a sweet whisper made by my four-year-old privately in the safety of our home. Except it wasn't. It was his cheerful declaration to a room full of … [Read More...]
To the Mom Who Cries on Her Child’s Hard Days…Please Pass The Tissues
When do young children tend to become most upset? When socks don't fit properly or their favorite stuffed animal goes missing. Or, quite likely, on the first day of school. We have recently … [Read More...]
