Teach Your Kids About Good Work, Not Good Jobs
My son Ben loves doing things with his hands. He loves to build, with everything from Lego to Minecraft,…
My Son Is Scared Of Dying And I Don’t Know What To Say
My son Ben is notorious for pushing his luck at bedtime one more story, one more drink of water,…
What My Daughter’s Diagnosis Has Taught Me About Autism
Well, Mommyish friends, it’s time for me to eat a little humble pie. Six months ago, I vented some…
10 Things Every Mom Resents Buying For Her Kids
I love my children to the moon and back, but that doesn’t mean I have to love how much…
Your Magical Potty Training Trick Will Not ‘Fix’ A Late Trainer
Imagine if you were reading a parenting article about babies learning to walk, and someone wrote, ”Oh, my child…
The Rehtaeh Parsons Case Proves There’s No One Way To Respect Victims’ Rights
(via) This is Rehtaeh Parsons. We need to remember her name. Rehtaeh’s story happens far too often. In 2011,…
The Jian Ghomeshi Sexual Assault Allegations Remind Us It’s The Victims Who Matter Most
As far as I knew, it all started when I got a text from my mom ”CBC severed ties…
My Five-Year-Old Son Knows What A Period Is
If there’s one thing that every parent can agree on, it’s the challenges of going to the bathroom by…
I Didn’t Cry On My Son’s First Day of Kindergarten
In Canada, most schools start on the first week of September. So, naturally, back to school stuff starts circulating…
Speech Therapy Has Changed My Daughter’s Life For The Better
At the end of June, I shared my story about how many people misunderstand my daughter Alicia because she’s…
Shaming Your Kids Is Not Always A Bad Thing
For most parents, shame and parenting is a very touchy topic. The very word ”shame” conjures up stories like…
Spike TV’s Surviving Disaster Ended My Worries About Picky Eaters
I was a relatively relaxed first-time mom, but that doesn’t mean that I had no worries. And maybe it’s…
Stop Diagnosing My Daughter For Being Introverted
My daughter Alicia is three and a half and an introvert. This is not in any way a surprise:…
Cloth Diapering Isn’t The Poop-Filled Disaster You Think It Is
I was six months pregnant with my first child when I casually mentioned to my manager that we were…