Parenting
Parenting Challenges? It’s Snakes & Ladders
We all have our parenting challenges because parenting is hard. Parenting neurodiverse kids or children with mental health issues is harder.
8 Ways to Ensure Your Daughters Don’t Inherit Your Self Esteem Issues
I want my daughters to have healthy self esteem so I will give them the tools to avoid the path I went down. The path towards mental anguish, self-hatred, and doubt.
Questions to Get Kids Talking After School
If you’re starting each conversation with ‘How was your day?’, your chats might get very frustrating and end very quickly. Here’s how to get kids talking.
3 Things I Learned When My Kid Started French Immersion
When the time came to decide about French Immersion, I waffled. Would she succeed? Would it be too challenging? Would it risk her not loving school?
Making Room for Imaginary Friends
As with any developmental stage, there are benefits and disadvantages. Imaginary friends may fill a void when there is no one else around to play with.
Why Does it Feel Like We’re Always Doing it Wrong?
“I didn’t take my kids camping this summer, I don’t buy organic, the iPad is our babysitter …” There are a million ways to feel like we’re always doing it wrong.
How Walkie-Talkies Saved Bedtime
At our house, bedtime is torture for everyone involved. My five-year-old has night fears. I get it, and I feel for him. I do. But thank goodness I had a lightning strike idea finally.
How to Raise Children of Colour in This New Age of Awareness
Our son participated in Black Lives Matter marches before he even started Junior Kindergarten. This is the reality for our family. Here’s what we’re focusing on raising children of colour.
How to Really Show a Teacher You Appreciate Them
These prompts for a meaningful teacher letter are a great way to help you and your child express just how much you appreciate them.