Mom Allies »
One thing I’ve discovered over my 19+ years of parenting is that it’s important to have allies. Allies in the form of friends and family who “have your back”. Sometimes an ally comes in the form of your child’s friend’s parent, forming naturally by virtue of the amount of time you spend with the same people. Other...
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Straight A’s »
I’ve never put a lot of stock into report cards. Don’t get me wrong – I value school and all that it exposes my kids to. I want them to do their best and to feel successful. But I don’t think a report card tells the full story, in the same way that my resumé or annual review wouldn’t sum me up as a working...
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Would You Force Your Kids Into Sports? »
I’ve been in the “mom space” for many years now. First, as a mom reaching out for camaraderie and support online just Read more…
Lose Yourself in a Book »
I tried to instill a love of reading in my girls from very early on. Just as my parents had done for me, Read more…
Family Pets – Are You Ready for One? »
My family includes three beloved dogs and a cat. Although I never saw myself as a “pet person”, years ago my kids talked Read more…
Leading By Example »
This parenting gig is quite a ride! Something different to enjoy, experience (or endure!) at every age and stage.
I always feel there’s Read more…
Date Night »
Is it just me, or does the concept of “date night” seem to have cropped up overnight? “Dating” my partner is an idea that Read more…
Tips on Getting Organized »
2015 was a year of change for my family – we moved almost an hour away from my kids’ hometown, to be closer Read more…
Mom Hacks – Freezer Meals: A Mama’s Secret Helper »
I'm no supermom, but my family sits down to a device-free family meal at least five nights a week, and it's largely thanks to freezer meals!
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Ideas on Spending Quality Time as a Family »
With all the rush, rush, rush leading up to the holiday season, I tend to feel like the the end of December and beginning Read more…
Holiday Traditions »
My family looks forward to our traditions at this time of year. Especially since my eldest daughter is away at university (away away: Read more…