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- valentines-day
- February 13, 2017
Parents: Why We’re Trading in Our Valentines

Have you ever noticed that after you become a parent, Valentine's Day just doesn't do it for you anymore? The flowers, the chocolate, the stuffed animals (like we don't have enough of those around here)…Valentine's Day just loses all of its relevance when you have kids.
- family-life
- February 13, 2017
A Mediocre Mom’s New Year’s Resolutions

A new year brings a fresh start, a clean slate, and the inevitable New Year's resolution to be better or do better.
- wellness
- November 17, 2016
4 Ways to Ruin Your Kid’s Sleep, and Some Easy Ways to Fix It

As much as our hectic, 2016-era selves hate to admit it, we all know at some level that our busy lives, lack of proper nutrition, and inconsistency in our children's schedules can often wreak havoc on their sleep.
- thanksgiving
- February 13, 2017
5 Things Canadian Parents Can Be Thankful For

Parenthood is the hardest thing I have ever done.
- mom-101
- April 21, 2016
What Would You Do If Karla Homolka Was a Parent at Your School?

Don't her children deserve to go to school? But my gut tells me to keep my kids far away from that woman, and I can't blame parents for doing just that.
- mom-101
- July 6, 2016
My First Birthday as a Single Parent Was the Hardest

I remember my first birthday as a single mom. It wasn't pretty. I ended up in the throes of a nervous breakdown. I was so overwhelmed with fear and sadness that it was impossible to contain my...
- mom-101
- April 7, 2016
When Is It OK to Parent Someone Else’s Child?

Have you ever yelled at someone else's kid? I would hate it if an adult yelled at my kids but I recently had to do that. Find out why & if it was warranted.
- mom-101
- February 22, 2016
I Love You, But Mommy Needs a Break!

Love being a parent but feel like you need a break? You're not alone. Here's my take in a letter to my kids: I love you, but mommy needs a break!
- family-life
- February 10, 2016
Dear Stressed Out Mom: You’re NOT Alone

I watched from the bench while my son refused to listen to anything his hockey coaches were saying. He was in his own land. He was in his own world doing hockey practice “HIS WAY”. I always say to him after every practice, “You have to listen! You have
- family-life
- February 8, 2016
Every Hockey Parent or Coach Needs to Watch this Video

As we come to the end of the hockey season for both of our boys, I've been reflecting on the lessons we've learned during our first year of rep hockey. There have definitely been a lot of highs and lows, friendships made and even some lost, but what matte
- mom-101
- December 15, 2015
What I Learned from My Parents’ Marriage

Today would have been our parents 40th wedding anniversary. Forty years is a long time. My mom was a seventeen year old girl when they met, that is outrageous. Since our dads passing we usually do something with her on this day. Our parents were incon
- family-life
- November 25, 2015
How You Can Survive Your Parent’s Terminal Illness

When my mom was first diagnosed with cancer, I moved home to help her out. I had no experience with caregiving, but I figured that my knowledge would grow as the days passed. Boy was that the truth....
- family-life
- November 16, 2015
Parent Teacher Interviews: A Wicked Game of Mirror Mirror

EVERY YEAR my parent teacher interviews go a bit like this.
- mom-101
- October 19, 2015
A Parent’s Thanksgiving: What I’m Really Thankful For

This year I want to say thank you for the less glamorous pieces of my life, that make parenting that much easier.
- mom-101
- September 9, 2015
The Urban Mom: Parent Club’s Caroline Fernandez

This month's Urban Mom is Caroline Fernandez, founder of Parent Club, author of two best-selling children's books and mother of three adorable children. Occupation: Author, family/lifestyle...
- mom-101
- August 21, 2015
What NOT to Say to Parents

If you're a parent, I'm sure you've heard your share of remarks made by family, friends & even strangers. Here's a list of what not to say to parents
- family-life
- July 30, 2015
Affirmations For All Ages

Everything you purchase brand new comes with a manual, except for the most important bundle in your life….your child. The moment you are handed this life to mold into a decent
- mom-101
- July 30, 2015
Things I Took For Granted Pre-Kid

There are some things that only truly become magical when you become a parent. It's hard to explain how the presence of a small human can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, but I will do...
- mom-101
- July 30, 2015
When Our Parenting Expectations Meet the Reality of Parenting

I'm not a parent but like many other people, I already have an idea of how I'll be as a mom. I'll raise my children to be polite and courteous and they will eat their fruits and vegetables...
- family-life
- July 27, 2015
How Do I Measure Up as a Parent?

Does anyone really know how to be a good parent? Am I messing up my kid?
- mom-101
- July 1, 2015
Things I Said I’d Never Do as a Parent

5 Things I said I'd never do as a parent, that I've had to go back on once I found out what parenting my little bean sprout is really about.
- mom-101
- June 10, 2019
Five Last Minute Teacher Gifts For the Chronically Late Parent

I mean what I say and I say what I mean. When I say “last minute,” you can trust that these ideas can be carried out in a swift manner, with little preparation, without breaking the most precious of budgets
- mom-101
- June 3, 2015
Am I Going to be a Tattletale Parent?

My son, Finley, is significantly bigger than a lot of kids his age. At just 5, he's outgrowing many of his size 7 pants
- mom-101
- April 9, 2015
Today, I failed as a Parent

Today was not a good parenting day. I'm typically not one to yell or lose my s!*t, but I did. I just wanted to give up! Today, I failed as a parent.
- mom-101
- April 3, 2015
If You Are a Parent, Stop Blinking!

With all the powerful, gigantic love and joy that comes with being a parent, there is also the cold-sweat inducing self-doubt, pit-in-your-stomach worry, daily guilt, parenting choice remorse, your basic dread, and of course, paralyzing moments of fear.Ou
- family-life
- March 30, 2015
Finding Grace in my Parent Fails

As parents, we have moments where we can't help but pat ourselves on the back for a job well done (what's that? you ate the dinner that I didn't burn, without complaint or bribery??? Score). Aaaaaand there are those moments where parent-fail doesn
- mom-101
- March 27, 2015
Finding Grace in my Parent Fails

As parents, we have moments where we can't help but pat ourselves on the back for a job well done (what's that? you ate the dinner that I didn't burn, without complaint or bribery??? Score). Aaaaaand there are those moments where parent-fail doesn
- mom-101
- February 18, 2015
A Look Inside the Ontario College of Teachers

From a very young age I knew I wanted to be a teacher. Not because I enjoy organizing everything and everyone at all times. Okay partially because of that *sideways glance at my smirking husband* but mostly because of my grade three teacher. Mrs. MacDonal
- mom-101
- January 26, 2015
To The Adoptive Parent:

If you've looked into adoption on any level, you've probably noticed helpful articles by adoptive and foster-to-adopt parents about the comments they've received from well-meaning strangers, friends or acquaintances. Along with those comments, they
- family-life
- November 27, 2014
A Lazy Parent’s Guide to Staying in Bed on Saturday Morning

It's Saturday morning, and you are asleep. Suddenly, you hear it: the pitter-patter of little feet coming down the hallway toward your room. Your eyes dart hopefully to the clock
- family-life
- November 6, 2014
Getting the Most Out of Your Parent/Teacher Interview

Today I'm sharing the video for my latest CHEX Daily TV segment, where I chatted with hosts Mike Judson and Aileen Doyle about how to make the most of your parent/teacher interview!I'm at the 32:30 mark if it doesn't cue properly for you, and if you can't
- child-care
- April 27, 2016
6 Ways to Build an Effective Partnership with Your Child’s Teacher

In any successful partnership there's trust, honesty and open communication. The same holds true between parents and teachers. A child spends more waking hours with their teacher than they do their parents, so ensuring that you're both on the same page is critical to your child's success in school. Here are our 6 best tips for building a better relationship with your child's teacher.
- mom-101
- October 31, 2014
It’s Tough being a Parent

There are some moments when I just sit on the couch/in the car and cry.
- mom-101
- September 11, 2014
Parenting Quiz: What Kind of Parent Are You?

My friends at Modern Mama have published the fourth part in my series: Parenting Quiz. Think you have this parenting thing down to a science? You handle messes, tiffs, and tears without a bat of an eyelash?
- mom-101
- September 7, 2014
Ten Commandments For Hockey Parents

The back to school flurry and the reddening leaves mean one thing: hockey season is approaching. It actually means many things are approaching
- mom-101
- September 3, 2014
The 5 Types of Daycare Parents

Join me on my journey of motherhood Over the last few weeks we have had a few visits to Little Dude's daycare.
- mom-101
- April 16, 2014
Manifesto of Parents’ Childcare Rights

As a parent of an infant or preschooler, chances are you will need to find regular childcare at some point. Being a stay at home parent or a work at home parent is an opportunity that not everyone has
- mom-101
- March 5, 2014
Parent Tax

The parent tax, something that no one ever tells you about, but is very, very real. There are no concrete facts on exactly how much this tax runs on any given day, but it usually hits you hard, right when you don't need it.
- mom-101
- February 17, 2014
How To Be The Best Daycare Parent Ever

In the business, we call them the “Golden Parents” and the “Parents You Want”. Because as any Home Daycare Provider will tell you –we've all had many experiences with the type of parent that isn't so shiny.
- family-life
- February 14, 2014
New Parent or Expecting? Worried About Finances?

I had to share some goodness from one Smart Cookie, this video series is not to be missed! For new and expecting parents worried about money: Grab this video series while it's up
- mom-101
- February 4, 2014
The Loud Hockey Parent

I finally met that one loud hockey parent. You know the one… They have to make a comment on every little thing the kids do on the ice. They try to be the honourary coach of the team and belt out instructions like it's their job. They stand up, yell
- mom-101
- February 3, 2014
Parent-isms

Which one of these have you said?
- mom-101
- January 30, 2014
What Do You LOVE About Being a Parent?

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone! Today I am celebrating the love I have for my little family. I love my family. Let me assure you, things are not always sunshine and roses.
- mom-101
- November 10, 2013
Dictionary For Understanding Teenage Phrases

ately, I've been noticing that a whole bunch of “something old, something new” words and expressions have been entering my house and to help ease some of the confusion
- mom-101
- November 6, 2013
This Is How I Parent

I recently read a post from Matt Walsh, which was an article on parenting. He talked about the latest and greatest methods of raising our children and how everyone who sees someone do things
- mom-101
- September 18, 2013
Injuries & Sports: A Parent’s Perspective

How quickly everything can change
- mom-101
- September 11, 2013
Breaking the ‘Mom’ Rules

Mommy confession
- mom-101
- June 18, 2013
Why Can’t I Be The FUN Parent?

I just don't wear the hat that proclaims me as the fun one.
- mom-101
- May 28, 2013
When Honour Roll Students Attempt to Parent

Today was Hannah's last class for her spring swimming lessons.
- mom-101
- March 25, 2013
Tutoring and the one drawback of unconditional love

Our kids were three and six, and I had been tutoring for over a year
- mom-101
- February 5, 2013
What Style of Parent Are You?

Some of us embrace Attachment Parenting, others are self-admitted Helicopter Parents
- mom-101
- August 30, 2012
The Ex Or How Not To Parent, For Reals

We went to the Ex! What follows appears to be a tale of gross child corruption and irresponsible parenting. What can I say? It's only once a year.
- parenting,family-life
- April 8, 2016
Live and Learn

Kids aren’t the only ones heading for class. There are plenty of opportunities for mom and dad to learn a thing or two.