Category: Parenting
What’s your parental satisfaction level?
Like most things in life, your level of parental satisfaction ebbs and flows — at least mine does. When I had one baby, I felt like I was nailing it a lot of the time. Yes, he was a snuggly android who barely slept,… Continue Reading “What’s your parental satisfaction level?”
Dating your child
I called March Break “March Broken” — only somewhat jokingly — because I felt like I was constantly disappointing someone. Freed from the burdens of Primary and preschool, forced to colour at home instead of in a group setting, our kids were primed for… Continue Reading “Dating your child”
Talking to kids about death
Our three-year-old daughter has an eerie new catch phrase. She wraps her arms around me, squeezes me tightly and says, “Mommy, I love you so much. I’m never gonna let you die.” I’m sorry, WHAT? I have no idea where she got it. She… Continue Reading “Talking to kids about death”
I gave my five-year-old an iPhone … but let me explain
When I upgraded to my iPhone 6 earlier this year, I gave my five-year-old my old iPhone 4S … and I’ve been feeling judged about it ever since. Every time my son announces his new toy in public, I feel like interjecting with “Um,… Continue Reading “I gave my five-year-old an iPhone … but let me explain”
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