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
Help Your Tween Feel Less Awkward in Social Situations
A while ago, our son had to switch to a completely new group of classmates. Typically spunky and outgoing, I reassured him he would make friends quickly. But at the end of his first day, with slumped shoulders, he said, "Mom. I was there for seven whole hours and didn't make one friend. Poor … [Read More...]
Moms and Sons: Respect is the Secret Sauce
Moms and Sons. Whether we are snuggling our baby boy, or asking our teenager to open the jam jar, relationships between Moms and sons are precious. We bawl through Munsch's Love You Forever. And the toughest football players look right into the camera beaming, "I Love you Mom." We … [Read More...]
Parenting Encouragement
Three Simple Steps to Find Family Friends and Kick Loneliness to the Curb
Inside: A simple formula can help you make family friends. Because life within community can be less lonely and exponentially more fun. "I wish I could fluff you up in the dryer." Those words … [Read More...]
Learning to Dream Big and Do It Scared [PODCAST]
Watching our children dream big is amazing. So is helping them step bravely into their wide open futures. Even small, whispered dreams need to be honoured. These may become stepping stones to … [Read More...]
Parenting Like a Rock Star While Stoned at the Dentist
My husband is an amazing hands-on Dad. He brings the kids alongside him to mow the lawn, organize the garage or sort closets by colour. But to do an actual errand with a child in tow? He breaks out in … [Read More...]
