parenthood

Why Big Picture Parenting Will Help You Become Better Mom

- parenting,mom-101
- January 8, 2023
Why Big Picture Parenting Will Help You Become Better Mom

It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day ‘little’ things. Our day is about minutia. But looking at the big picture will help you become a better mom.
- family-life
- August 28, 2019
Missing The First Day of School as a Working Parent

Summer is about to wrap up and the stores are filled with parents getting the last items off the school supply list. Some are looking forward to the first day of school. Personally, my mama heart is breaking because I will be missing the first day of school.
- family-life
- March 26, 2018
Being Forced to Move in With My Parents Ended Up Enriching My Kids’ Lives

We didn’t move in with my parents voluntarily. We had our house sold out from under us by our previous landlords.
- family-life
- March 15, 2018
How to Make Time for Reading When You’re a Busy Parent

I tried to read a novel after my second baby was born. I fell asleep by page three every single night. There was just too much to do and reading wasn’t a priority. But I desperately missed it.
- mom-101
- October 2, 2017
Parenthood Has Destroyed Me

All the things people warn you about before becoming a parent, why didn't anyone tell me that parenthood would destroy me? I wasn't ready.
- No Category
- June 2, 2017
Unconditional Love: The Love Between a Parent and Child

As my children grow up I want them to know that my love is unconditional.
- parenting
- April 12, 2017
Get a Handle on Sibling Fighting

Siblings. I never really got them – in the literal and not-so-literal sense.
- parenting
- March 24, 2017
The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Have you ever caught your kids in a lie or made false claims to get out of something? I caught my little one crying wolf just the other day.
- family-life
- February 23, 2017
Kids Spell ‘Love’ Differently. T.I.M.E.

We recently felt very convicted by a little blurb we heard on the radio.
- valentines-day
- February 13, 2017
Show Yourself Some Love This Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is synonymous with showing the people in your life how much they mean to you, how much you appreciate them, how much you love them.
- 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.
- parenting
- January 9, 2017
Mom Guilt, Be Gone!

I didn't really believe it was going to happen until I was waving in the driveway while the kids were pulling away with JB at the wheel.
- No Category
- December 29, 2016
Parenthood Summed Up in One Photo

If you were asked to sum parenthood up in one photo right now what would be in your photo? At this moment in time parenthood can only be summed up with one thing: disposable coffee cups.
- family-life
- December 29, 2016
Winter Family Photos Inspiration

Winter only just officially started so there is still plenty of time to get Winter family photos done.
- No Category
- December 12, 2016
Is This the Last Milestone with My Last Baby?

The thoughts started to creep in 'Is this my last baby?' and from there the thoughts progressed to 'Is this the last moment with my last baby?' I found myself constantly pondering if I was experiencing the final, fleeting moments with my youngest.
- travel
- December 12, 2016
That Was a Trip, NOT a Vacation

Everything had been planned out, we were going to load into the car and go for a wonderful mini family vacation.
- birthday-themes
- June 13, 2017
Secret Garden First Birthday

From the day we found out we were expecting our second daughter all things floral started making their way into our home.
- christmas
- February 13, 2017
5 Hacks for the Perfect Santa Picture

Oh. Holy. Night!! It's that time of year again. Time to pick out wee out
- mom-101
- February 13, 2017
I’m a Mother, But That’s Not All That I Am

Before I became a mother, I was nice.
- thanksgiving
- February 13, 2017
5 Things Canadian Parents Can Be Thankful For

Parenthood is the hardest thing I have ever done.
- mom-101
- February 13, 2017
Boogers ‘n Board Games – Activites For a Sick Day

It's the snotty-nose time of year and my daughter's had her first days off school sick.
- back-to-school
- February 13, 2017
I Know Why You’re Worried About the First Day of School

The time has finally come.
- summer
- February 13, 2017
The Summer Activity Books Are Empty and Other Back to School Confessions

My daughter's junior kindergarten report card was amazing.
- mom-101
- February 13, 2017
Mom-Guilt in the Raw

We've all experienced the mom-guilt at one point or another.
- family-life
- February 13, 2017
How to Make The Parenting Olympic Team

It takes a special kind of person to be an Olympian.
- parenting
- June 6, 2017
These are the Golden Years

These are the golden years of parenthood.
- mom-101
- February 13, 2017
Spousal Sign Language: Staying in Touch After Having Kids

The other day, my husband came up behind me while I was chopping vegetables for dinner.
- mom-101
- June 13, 2017
Top Four Things You Might Need to Lose Your Baby Weight

So, you've decided it's time to lose the baby weight.
- mom-101
- August 2, 2016
30 Things You Can Do with Your Toddler While Caring for Your Newborn

30 things you can do with your toddler while caring for your newborn to keep them happy and entertained.
- mom-101
- August 2, 2016
Squeezing in Some ‘Me’ Time as a Mom

As a mom, you focus so much on your kids and what they need.
- No Category
- July 26, 2016
I Swap My Kids

It's another summer of Camp Mom where this mama becomes full-time program director, lunch lady, art teacher, coach, chauffeur and chief negotiator.
- mom-101
- February 13, 2017
The Working Mom’s Morning Routine: a Wake-Up Call

Now that I'm back to work, I've adjusted to being in an office environment again: luxurious conversations about spreadsheets, adult gossiping by the water cooler and highly-coveted private bathroom time.
- parenting
- June 20, 2016
What Orlando Teaches Us About Our Duty as Parents

There is so much to say about what happened in Orlando this week.
- mom-101
- June 27, 2016
Dear Moms, We Need to Chill Out

Days with kids can be long and frustrating, but I know I can get way too wound up over silly things.
- mom-101
- February 18, 2016
Bugaboo by Diesel Denim

When you find out that you are expecting you start to make lists of what all your need for baby, and one of the key items that is on everyones baby list is a stroller. This is an item that is sometimes overlooked, and rushed into, when really it is one yo
- family-life
- February 17, 2016
Places to See: Public Transit Adventure

We needed something to do, we had all been stuck at home for a few days and were wanting some sort of adventure. Our oldest always points out the skytrain when she sees it, and once Daddy suggested we go ride on the skytrain that was that.
- food
- February 17, 2016
DIY heart shaped cake

The other day I was inspired by all of the different heart shaped cakes I kept seeing pop up on Pinterested, and across my Instagram. On Valentine's Day if you are looking to do something together as a family, why not make a cake? It is incredibly simpl
- family-life
- February 4, 2016
Ryan Reynolds: “Parenthood Is Better Than Peyote”

Ryan Reynolds, starring in the upcoming superhero film, Deadpool, was on the cover of Men's Health March issue. He opened up about how fatherhood has changed him and the recent passing of his...
- family-life
- February 4, 2016
The Finest Hours (review)

My husband and I had the privilege of getting to go see The Finest Hours before opening night. This movie left me feeling like I should have been watching the whole thing while wearing a life jacket. My poor husband, I was crushing his hand during most of
- family-life
- January 27, 2016
My Tips Since I Became a Daddy

Perhaps you and your husband are expecting for the first time. Or are you a father already, or soon to be father? If you are, maybe you are like me when we were expecting for the first time, and honestly the second time round too, and you are fearing this
- family-life
- January 21, 2016
Mommy, Are You Happy?

Mommy are you happy? A question I am hearing often lately, one of a couple question I am asked by my preschooler a lot over the past couple weeks. Mommy are you happy? After seeing me crying while putting dishes away. Mommy are you happy? After seeing me
- family-life
- January 8, 2016
Jennifer Lawrence Says Planned Parenthood Attacks Are Attacks On All Women

In a new interview with Glamour, Jennifer Lawrence shed some light on the important role that Planned Parenthood has played in her life. The actress told Glamour that because her mom was...
- family-life
- January 8, 2016
One Word Wednesday and a Little Update

I had every intention of having this post up earlier, but, well… mom, wife, life, etc… all got in the way. Yesterday I took the whole day off and was an unplugged mama from my phone, computer, and social media. It was a nice little break, so lovely in
- family-life
- January 6, 2016
Places to See: Greater Vancouver Zoo

Evie wanted to see animals the day of her birthday, and that is exactly what we did. We headed to the Greater Vancouver Zoo on Monday since she's on Christmas break from preschool, and Daddy didn't work til the afternoon it was perfect. The zoo was ni
- mom-101
- December 22, 2015
The Nutcracker in Vancouver

It wouldn't be the holiday season without hearing that The Nutcracker has come to Vancouver. I have always wanted to attend the ballet but have never had the opportunity, until now. Next week I will be going to see Ballet BC present Alberta Ballet in Th
- family-life
- December 17, 2015
Carried Near: Beluga Baby Wrap {Review}

Baby wearing is something I have always loved doing. I wore my oldest in all sorts of wraps and carriers when she was little. I really appreciated the convenience of a fabric wrap, but I had some issues with the ones I owned. They were too hot, not stretc
- mom-101
- December 9, 2015
Friendship: Counted As Dear

My friendship is one that is not offered easily. I'm very much an introvert, and incredibly shy. I struggle in social situations, with finding the right words, and so much more. It takes everything in me to not crumble, and hide in a corner.I can count
- mom-101
- November 19, 2015
Supply Issues and Using A Pump

This post is more focused on the fact that I really need your positive thoughts, and prayers. I've been struggling over the past week or more with several health problems. First it started with my going to the hospital because it felt like I was in labo
- family-life
- October 13, 2015
Let’s be Honest About Pregnancy

Let's be honest, pregnancy isn't always full of unicorns, and magical pixy dust. I think it's safe to say any woman who has ever been pregnant knows this to be true. In all honesty I am struggling right now for pregnancy reasons and otherwise. With
- family-life
- September 16, 2015
Emotions, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Remembering

This week has me pretty emotional for so many reasons. Pregnancy hormones, I'm back at work and have picked up the annual school welcome gift of a cold
- family-life
- September 10, 2015
First Day of Preschool

When did this happen? Can someone please tell me when I blinked, and suddenly had a preschooler? Time truly does fly when you have children. I cannot believe that our daughter will be heading to her first day of preschool today. She has been so excited si
- mom-101
- July 30, 2015
Beautiful Photo Series Shares The Emotion Behind Adoption

Photographer documents the journey of a couple's adoption in this heartfelt photo series
- mom-101
- July 8, 2016
She Taught Me The Secret To Motherhood

My oldest child just entered her teen years, which leaves me feeling like I've crossed the bridge to the beginning of letting
- mom-101
- July 8, 2016
Grow Old With Me, the Best Is Yet to Be

{photo credit} Said the poet, Robert Browning, and so does the antique clock that sits on JB's bedside table—because I had it engraved with that quote for my wedding gift to him.
- mom-101
- February 19, 2015
What if ‘The Breakfast Club’ Grew Up?

To be a real role model for our kids, we need to have our own distinct identities that aren't attached to what someone else likes to do, aren't hitched on something that's perceived as missing, and that keep growing and changing.
- mom-101
- September 24, 2014
The Baby Days

I'm writing this as the sounds of bath and bedtime trickle down the stairs. I'm not part of the routine tonight. Actually, I'm not most nights. In the earliest days of our shared parenthood
- mom-101
- February 14, 2014
My Olympic Obsession

"Mom, I'm going to be in the Olympics someday!" The innocent words out of an eight year old's mouth. My eight year old's mouth. A girl who can imagine
- mom-101
- October 27, 2013
I’ll Try, You Try. We’ll All Try Together

A couple of weeks ago, we were leaving a concert that sang to a diverse crowd, and I overheard a comment that inspired this post. There were two acts at the show
- mom-101
- May 27, 2013
Baby Name Shame

Kids Are The Ultimate Victims
- family-life
- January 27, 2013
Investing in the future: Talk to your baby (toddler and preschooler) now!

By making the investment early, you earn compound interest to maximize growth for years to come. This is how it is with language development.
- mom-101
- January 2, 2013
City or Suburbs? Where’s the best place to raise kids?

City or suburbs? Parents question the best place to raise their kids.
- mom-101
- December 3, 2012
Is it Time to Give Up The Minivan?

Is there a 12-step program for Mothers-Who-Aren't-Ready-For-Their-Kids-to-Grow-Up-Yet?
- family-life
- August 27, 2012
Potty-training: I am not above bribery.

We began our our first solid attempt at getting our daughter out of diapers this past weekend. I am calling this our first solid attempt because we have been passively been potty-training for the past several months
- family-life
- August 6, 2012
15 ways to release your inner child

There's an inner child within all of us but when was the last time you let your inner child come out to play?
- mom-101
- July 26, 2012
The Boy

The amount of love you exude is overwhelming. Your bedtime kisses are epic and thorough.
- mom-101
- July 8, 2012
Missing Mother-Daughter Time in July

As I read these stories, I think of my daughter who is away from home, but on a different adventure than summer sleep-away camp.
- food
- July 8, 2012
Another reason why Canada is awesome…

… this is one of the reasons we've managed to survive financially over the past seven years! Thanks Canada!
- mom-101
- July 5, 2012
HELP! There’s a Neanderthal in My House!

There's a caveman in our midst. He's primitive yet smart, ornery yet agreeable (when he chooses to be) and has very little interest in “acceptable behaviour.”
- mom-101
- June 6, 2012
He Is Always Paying Attention

You may not think that I pay attention or want to talk to you about this but I do. I care.
- food
- May 18, 2012
Things I Learned this Week

If you're not learning, you're not growing, right? Here's what I gleaned this week.
- food
- May 7, 2012
Awkward Conversations with Your Kids

I get a real kick out of watching new parents encourage their children to talk, trying to resist the urge to say “You might not want to do that.”
- food
- April 30, 2012
No Tech Travel with Kids

In the interest of togetherness we instituted a new rule two years ago, no electronics on family trips. Hear how it's been working out.
- mom-101
- April 10, 2012
You Know You’re A Parent When…

Parenthood. There's nothing like it. When you cross that threshold, you can't turn back. It's all-consuming and often frustrating. If you're doing it “right,” you're also frazzled. Some of us have been in the trenches for years; others are j