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.

Turning Climate Change Anxiety Into Positive Action - SavvyMom

Turning Climate Change Anxiety Into Positive Action

By Lisa Thornbury / January 12, 2025

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.

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.

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…