
Our kid reeeeeeally likes TV; yes, we have screen limits in place, but when we need to make food, tidy up, or get 5 minutes of calm, we rely on the magic of Sesame Street to hold our son’s attention. … Continue reading
Our kid reeeeeeally likes TV; yes, we have screen limits in place, but when we need to make food, tidy up, or get 5 minutes of calm, we rely on the magic of Sesame Street to hold our son’s attention. … Continue reading
Our son has been waking up every 2 hours, every night since the day he was born…he’s 16 months old this week. Some nights he sleeps better, some nights worse. Making things even trickier is his refusal to settle and … Continue reading
If you watched TV in the 90s/ early 2000s, chances are you’re familiar with Steve Irwin and his show, Crocodile Hunter. Before Steve’s sudden passing in 2006, he endeared himself to audiences with his extensive knowledge of, and infectious passion … Continue reading
My year off with baby has come to an end and I’m officially a working mom. This is a bittersweet time for me. Being away from my son is tough. I miss looking at his sweet little face all day … Continue reading
While cruising through one of my favourite websites the other day (Red Tricycle), I came across a story so touching that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. Gregg Eicchorn and his wife Katie live in Cincinnati, Ohio … Continue reading
I have always been a big fan of stand up comedy; I so respect the way a good comic can find humour in embarrassing, upsetting, even traumatic stuff that happens. They possess this wonderful ability to spin negative events into … Continue reading
In 2 weeks, my maternity leave is ending, I am returning to my classroom, and life as a teacher-mom officially begins. A few days ago, I visited my class to check in and get an idea of where the kiddos … Continue reading Get Inspired by the Natural Beauty of these Classroom Decor Items
With a little one running around our house now, the things we watch and listen to are pretty kid-centric. There are plenty of songs and shows that we find intolerable, but sometimes the kids’ stuff genuinely entertains us, makes us … Continue reading There Is So Much to Love About These Canadian Children’s Musicians
Max is our yellow lab, and was the first “baby” my husband and I had together. He is a big, silly fur ball of love and about 14 months ago his world, and ours, was turned upside down by another … Continue reading Showing Your Fur Baby Love Can be Tough When a New Bundle of Joy Arrives; Here’s Some Helpful Advice
I love love love listening to podcasts. I play them while I cook, drive, eat…there seems to be one for whatever mood I’m experiencing. Sometimes I want the total silliness of Tigerbelly (hosted by Bobby Lee and his partner Khalyla … Continue reading This New Podcast Tackles Parenting Topics with Honesty and Humour