Broken Hearts »

If you're the parent of a teenager (or a soon-to-be teen), no number of mother-child talks on the subject can prepare someone for the blow of being dumped.

Kids and Conflict »

If your child is a peacemaker, and a people-pleaser, he or she may have a hard time saying "no". One mom's story of how she deals.

Balance »

I want my girls to gauge their lives' success not on their title, paycheque, or achievements, but on their level of happiness. So now I try to model that for them.

Your “Village” »

An ancient African proverb reads: 'It takes a village to raise a child'. Surrounded by a supportive, strong community (or village!), no mother has to do it alone.

The Importance of Outdoor Play »

I believe active, outdoor play is integral to a healthy childhood, & I want my kids to learn through doing. Scraped knees, dirty nails, & many stories to tell!

Summer Fashion Woes »

Raising teens and tweens comes with many types of challenges, including differing opinions on what clothes and clothing styles are acceptable. Right now, I'm dealing with "short" shorts.

My First College Drop-Off »

Reading about kids receiving college acceptance letters this week makes me think of me and my eldest daughter, when she chose a university 19 hours from home.

Teenagers »

If you take the time to get to know some, you’ll see that teenagers are just people. People who haven’t been around long, but people like us in every other way.

Nature vs. Nurture – Our Kids Are Who They Are »

I never put much stock in the Nature vs. Nurture debate until after I had kids. It was immediately apparent to me that my kids simply were who they were.

My Reasons Why »

I recently started a fitness and healthy-eating regime. It is my goal to get back to fit! These are my reasons why.

Teaching Kids to Handle Conflict & Bullying »

Although I want to be able to protect my kids from other kids, at the end of the day, I know it’s best just to arm them with as much self-confidence and as many social tools as they need in order to navigate the choppy waters of youth. I was on both sides...

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