
Not your average pregnancy book
"Whether you're ready or not, you are now an active participant in one of the most stressful, hysterical, and fascinating science...
The value of snail mail
We live in an age where we can communicate virtually instantly in so many ways. FaceTime, Facebook, instant messaging, texting, email --...
The importance of self-care during the holidays
It's here. Can you feel it? That time of year when Halloween is in the books and, overnight, our world has gone from ghosts and goblins...
A powerful way to communicate with your children
As any parent knows, it’s not always easy to keep the lines of communication open with our children. When they are babies, we struggle to...
Create a Mission Control Centre for your family!
We all lead extremely busy lives. Between work, kids, after-school activities, appointments, chores, and our social lives, it's no wonder...
A must-have cookbook for busy families
School is back in full swing now, and that means time is at a premium. Whatever you family dynamic, the dinner hour is almost always a...
Books to share with your kindergarten graduate
It's the last day of school! Can you hear the teachers popping the champagne? If you're the parent of a kindergartner who is graduating...
Helping your child finish the school year strong
Hey parents! Yeah, you! Can you feel it? Can you feel the end of the school year creeping up behind you? As hard as it may be to believe,...
So, this happened yesterday...
Before I get into the events of today, I need to give you a bit of background. Normally, our school morning look a little like this:...
Insights from a morning gone wrong
So, let me tell you about this morning. It was not a good morning. First, there are a few things to know. Normally, my hubby walks our...
We need to stop tearing each other down
I am so tired of hearing and reading on social media posts that berate women -- whether "real-life" women or celebs -- for their...
Beauty of a simple spelling list
Take a look at this photo: To the average onlooker, it is nothing more than a list of words. In our house, practicing spelling words is a...
The introvert and the only child
When we talk to other parents, the question of how many kids we have almost always comes up. When I am seen in public with my daughter, I...
Is your child ready for sleep-away camp?
Summer is just around the corner, and for many families that means it's time to start thinking about summer camp. If this would be your...
What I learned from a broken femur
You know how when you come across someone with a cast, or on crutches, etc. you always ask "How did you do that???" There's usually an...
This 1 rule can change your family mealtimes forever!
It's a familiar scene to many of us: We spend time preparing and cooking a delicious, nutritious meal, gather the family around the...




















