Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby
Are kids learning about sex from porn? This question came up on a Raising America segment I was on. I certainly hope they are not, but parents spend a fair amount of time dodging situations and...
View ArticleWhat Are You Wearing?
So Victoria Secret released a new line that appears to be targeted at young teens. I don’t think I’m the only parent who has run from the mall screaming, “Why, why can’t there be something stylish AND...
View ArticleBoston – Talking About What I Don’t Want to Talk About
With the tragic event that took place in Boston this week, a number of people have asked me why I didn’t blog, tweet, or post my reaction to Facebook. While I understand it was a high priority news...
View ArticleHave We Met? I’m the Perfect Puppy Mom
You know how everyone is the perfect parent—before they have kids? They always know EXACTLY how they would parent saying, “When I have kids, I’ll NEVER cut the crusts off their sandwiches,” and, “My...
View ArticleHow Many Kids? Is There a Magic Number?
According to a recent study, the most stressful number of kids to have is three. I remember being a mom of one—though it wasn’t for long—and finding it difficult. Truthfully, I didn’t find it exciting...
View ArticleKindergarten – To Go or Not To Go?
Apparently I blinked. And suddenly, my sixth child will be starting Junior Kindergarten in September. Six kids in elementary school. There was a time I never thought I’d see the day, and now I feel...
View ArticleForgiveness – A Work in Progress
Hanging on a wall in our home is a list of basic principles that our family tries to live by. It’s a visual reminder of how we should treat each other. One of those principles is “Be quick to forgive”,...
View ArticleA Whale of a Tale
What Happens When Someone is More Worried About Your Kid Than You Are. Last week while on holidays, my family went on a whale-watching tour. The boat looked very much like a pirate ship, so the kids...
View ArticleRoughing it in the Bush
My family and I just had our annual week at the cottage. Now that my kids are getting older, cottage life has gotten easier. No longer do I wish for a baby gate around the lake and gone are the days of...
View ArticleBirthday Party Politics – How to Avoid That “Left Out” Feeling.
Kiddo birthday parties are a landmine. Throwing a kids’ birthday party is high-risk behavior in the department of offending or excluding people. Clearly, no one intends to exclude kids from birthday...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Made Simple
Despite the fact that Valentine’s Day can be a bit of a contrived holiday, kids love it! And with six kids in elementary school, it’s generally a very busy holiday in my household. I try to remember...
View ArticleKids are NOT Mean
There’s a general statement I often hear about kids, usually when there has been an incident of bullying or unkind behavior. That statement is “kids are so mean”. I cringe every time I hear it because:...
View ArticleTough Transitions
I’ve often heard parents talk about difficulties their kids have with transitions. Sometimes it’s a change in routine, a change in wardrobe or a change in living situations. I’ve never had big issues...
View ArticleMaking the Cut: Children Dealing with Disappointment
With such a big family, I’ve always told my kids that they can’t be on travelling sports teams. When my children have asked to try out for such teams, my response has consistently been, “There are...
View ArticleWhen One Parent Travels … A Lot.
For the last 2.5 years, Daddy-o has been a FIFO (Fly In, Fly Out) Father. His current client requires that he be onsite during the week so as such, he arrives home on Friday nights, then leaves again...
View ArticleDinner time Debates: How to Take the Stress out of Supper
People often ask what it is like to feed half dozen kids. Feeding families can be a “thing” and many parents report that dinner time can be the most stressful time of the day. I decided early on that I...
View ArticleNot on my watch Waterboy!
Last week I had to step out of the arena during one of my daughter’s hockey games to take a phone call. As I was talking on the phone, I noticed a kid had plugged the indoor water fountain and was...
View ArticlePutting Creativity back into Christmas
Our family is going overseas for the holidays this year. I hate the thought of Santa having to turn up at our holiday destination because it means I have to lug oversized bags full of gifts both there...
View ArticleTwo Key Messages for a Good Start to 2015
I usually write about parenting because I spend a lot of time doing it. With six crazy kids, parenting is a full-time job. But, like most busy moms there are other things going on in my life and I try...
View ArticleHaving Stress with Parenting? Learn How to Tame It with These 5 Simple Tips
Being a parent is a beautiful experience but at the same time, a very challenging task. Don’t worry if you have no idea how to become a good parent because there are several places you can get help....
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