When your life is in chaos, small upsets can feel like insurmountable challenges. 2016 was not kind to our family. My stepmom and uncle were diagnosed with cancer within two weeks of each other. My stepmom successful won her battle, while my uncle lost his in January. My husband was also laid off in November and since that time we’ve been… View Post
You would be hard-pressed to find a parent who hasn’t faced the dilemma of what to do when kids lie. Lying is a natural part of development, and there are many reasons why kids stretch the truth. But how do you react? What is an appropriate response when you catch your child in a lie? Below are some helpful tips… View Post
I’m not usually one for new year’s resolutions. Parenting resolutions on the other hand are something I seem to constantly address throughout the year. This year, I aim to make life a little more sane for our household. Here’s my shortlist: Parenting Resolutions You Can Actually Keep 1. Be present: The days are long but the years are short. I… View Post
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a vendor I have chosen to work with. I have received either paid compensation and/or free product in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own based only on my own experience. I’ve been using my Dyson Humidifier for several months now. As a parent, it is one of those items that… View Post
It’s currently -31 degrees Celcius outside. For all of my American readers you probably can’t even picture that kind of cold (It’s -31 degrees Fahrenheit). It’s the kind that hurts your face the moment you step outside. Yes, after a generally mild winter thus far, the cold has finally set in and our skin is paying the price. My son… View Post
As my son turned five, we thought it was time that that we started to think about an allowance. He was old enough to begin to conceptualize the idea of saving and spending his own money and we wanted to give him an opportunity to learn about budgeting. Kid’s First Allowance: Tips and Tricks We thought long and hard about… View Post
I’m a huge fan of Mastermind Toys. It has always been my go-to store for birthday and Christmas presents. They are Canadian owned and operated and have been selling toys for more than 30 years in the greater Toronto area. Recently, they have expanded to 48 locations in five provinces: Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia—and are still growing!… View Post
As parents we never want to believe our little ones would ever be guilty of such an egregious offence as lying. We want to take our children at their word and trust that they will always tell us the truth. Unfortunately, this is just not reality. The good news is that according to research, lying is actually a sign of intelligence… View Post
Last year at this time, our tight-knit blogging community lost one of our own. Melissa from Wading through Motherhood was a mother of two, a wife, a gifted writer, and an amazingly supportive friend. Her death was sudden and devastating to so many of us who were used to seeing her face on Periscope, her comments on our latest work,… View Post
You would be hard-pressed to find a couple who doesn’t love to spend a date night watching Netflix. The problem is that it’s hard to find a series that piques both of your interests! I know – I’ve been there…#thestruggleisreal. In our marriage, I love a good sappy romance or knee-slapping comedy, whereas my husband would rather watch an in-depth documentary… View Post