Mom 101

picky eating

Picky Eating is a Battle I’m Not Willing to Fight

When I look at the eating habits of my wildly different children, what I see is different personalities. Not bad habits.

Should You Have Kids? The ‘Parental Indecision Therapist’ Trend

“Motherhood Clarity Mentors” and “Parental Indecision Therapists” may sound like another “Holly-weird” trend. But, women nowadays have never been so indecisive about having a baby.

Why I Have One Child in Public and the Other in Private School

What are the differences between private and public school—and are they all that great?

end of the school year hell

June & The End of the School Year: What Fresh Hell is This?

Ah, June. When your kids’ school seems to think it would be charming to put a fun fair and a movie night during the same week as all their recitals, concerts and art shows.

I Called My Boyfriend’s Ex-Wife To Tell Her I Was Pregnant

“I think it would be a kind gesture – an olive branch if you will – to invite her over to the house, where her two children will be living half of the time. I figure that would be the respectful thing to do.”

Cute & Affordable Summer Clothes to Add to Your Family’s Wardrobe This Year

If it feels like nobody has anything to wear as the seasons change, you’ll want to check out our favourite picks from the latest Joe Fresh summer collection. There’s something cute for everyone!

My Nanny, Her Husband, and Their Son All Live With Me. Here’s Why.

She’s the one person who I could really rely on to make my life, and my children’s lives, run smoothly and happily. Most importantly, she treats my son and daughter as if they were her own.

Why Don’t We Care About Foster Kids in Canada?

Most of us believe these children are someone else’s responsibility. 30,000 kids across our country are waiting for forever homes and the problem doesn’t seem to be getting any better.

Baby Names

Did You “Win” When It Came To Naming Your Baby?

Since I was an absolute bitch and emotional mess, I thought the very least I could do was let my partner choose the name he wanted and loved for our daughter. So he sort of “won” by default.