Lisa Thornbury

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Lisa is a former elementary school teacher turned stay-at-home mum and freelance writer. She's living proof that you can reinvent yourself. She has also proven that if you marry your best friend, you'll belly laugh at least once a day.

Lisa is the author of foreverinmomgenes.com where she writes about the sometimes serious, but mostly sweet moments of raising a child with special needs.

Is My Child Too Sick to Go to School?

By Lisa Thornbury / January 10, 2020

It can be a selfish and risky move to send a sick child to school. Here are some signs you should keep them at home.

Hey Mama—Your Gut Issues Aren’t In Your Head

By Lisa Thornbury / January 7, 2020

I passed my symptoms off as a case of Seasonal Affective Disorder, but I was surprised to learn that our gut can also affect our mood and mental health.

Turning Climate Change Anxiety Into Positive Action

By Lisa Thornbury / October 2, 2019

Talking about climate change with kids is difficult because there are no clear-cut solutions. But I want my kids to see me trying my best.

Everything You Need to Know About Urinary Tract Infections (And How to Avoid Them)

By Lisa Thornbury / June 11, 2018

UTIs are inconvenient, annoying, and incredibly uncomfortable. Here’s what you need to know about the triggers and the treatment.

Ferdinand: A Lesson in Kindness, Inclusion, and Being Yourself

By Lisa Thornbury / March 19, 2018

This sweet family movie celebrates kindness and friendship. As the parent of a child who is labeled as “different”, I applaud any movie that encourages inclusion, acceptance, and standing up for each other.

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Back to School from a Teacher’s Perspective (Plus Hilarious Kids’ Artwork)

By Lisa Thornbury / August 28, 2017

The good, the bad, and the hilariously inappropriate. A former teacher spills on first-day jitters, letting loose in the staff room, and a few of the best pics from the vault.

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Our Favourite Laughable Moments of 2016

By Lisa Thornbury / December 31, 2016

I’m not the first to point out that 2016 was a real piece of work. What a year of misery…