As parents, we want nothing more than to see our children thrive and succeed. Yet, navigating the complexities of childhood development and behavior can sometimes leave us feeling uncertain and overwhelmed. How do you know if your child's struggles are just a phase, or if...
When I was a little girl, my dad often had a mustache. You know, the thick bushy rugged kind that was trending in the 70’s and 80’s that seemingly represented masculinity at it’s finest. My dad had thick, dark, coarse, curly hair that made him...
I recently came across a post on social media that reminded me of how many changes and challenges our kids have had to face this past year and how we haven’t given them enough credit. Especially when we as parents are feeling stressed or overwhelmed...
As a sports parent I am too familiar with stories of parents behaving badly in the sports arena. If you’re a sports parent, you might feel the same way. As much as it saddens me to admit, I too have been that parent at times,...
“Tiny humans need connection, not perfection” This is a quote that a friend of mine shared on facebook and I could not agree more. Parenting is about relationship and connection. It brings to mind an experience I had with my son a few years ago. Our son...
It is September. For a hockey/ringette mom this time of year brings so many different emotions. Relief as we get back into routines and schedules, excitement as we all anticipate the new season and which players will get to play with this year, and stress...