I don’t think any parent with school aged kids ever wants to get a phone call from the principal. Unless it’s to compliment you on your parenting skills of course. 2 weeks ago I got one of those dreaded calls telling me we needed to come get our son. He had taken a can of pepper spray to school and that’s a huge no-no. The principal proceeded to tell me my son was suspended from school. That’s understandable, what wasn’t understandable was {Read More}

So, report cards came out last week. I wouldn’t have even known report cards came out if it wasn’t for Valentine’s Day. I always get excited to look through the Valentine’s the kids bring home from their class party. He handed me his bookbag since he was otherwise preoccupied (i.e. eating his party candy.) As I searched for the bag of cards I felt something inside the lining of the bookbag. I remembered there was a hidden pocket in there so I {Read More}

I wanted to share this song with you since it deeply touched me. Before making any judgement about the music itself, listen to/read the words and think about what you would do if you knew about a child abuse incident. Child abuse is a subject that I relate to personally and it weighs on my heart every day of my life. The thought of adults who hurt children disgusts me to the point I get physically ill. I was abused sexually, physically, {Read More}

My father died in December. He had spent the last several years very unwell, and my mother spent a lot of her time taking care of him. That is a difficult situation for any family, but it is even more difficult when the person you are caring for continuously makes choices that contribute to their bad health. And so, although he was a loved man, the result was a team of fairly frustrated family members. My biggest frustration was trying {Read More}

Several research studies have shown that there are many benefits to breastfeeding your baby.  The properties of breastmilk is unlike any other in the world.  Here are some pros we already know about: Promotes a stronger immune system and protects against various infections and illnesses Gives kids a lower chance of developing asthma and obesity Protects babies from developing allergies May boost baby’s intelligence Lowers the risk of SIDS But here’s a new development in the breastfeeding arena.  A new British {Read More}

Where do babies come from? If you have a child over the age of 7 I’m sure you’ve heard this question at least once. Every child is different, and when they become “curious” varies. For me, it was when my son was 4 turning 5 ~sigh. How you handle this question can be the making or breaking point of your relationship with your child. I was thrown off guard when the subject arose the first time. I was tucking my {Read More}