I was at a playground when I first understood the concept of a free range parent. We were fortunate enough to live within walking distance to a community centre where there was a free indoor playground. If the weather was bad, I would pack my two kids up in the double stroller, do my best to secure the rain cover, and make the trek in my hunter boots to the small room with … [Read more...] about My Free Range Parenting Fallacy
Life Lessons
The Mistake I’ve Made Parenting My Strong-Willed, Independent Child
Because I was a strong-willed, independent child myself, I thought I was parenting my strong-willed child right. Here's what I learned was doing wrong. For 8 months now, I've been parenting a two-year-old and a three-year-old. Two under two has nothing on the phase of "No! I do it by myself." And all the crying that comes with not necessarily being able to do … [Read more...] about The Mistake I’ve Made Parenting My Strong-Willed, Independent Child
10+ Ways To Be More Present Parenting Every Day
We're on the Autobahn of information and response times. The turn around on correspondence is seemingly instant. Social media is chalked full of what I want NOW. The majority of my entertainment is held in my back pocket or in my purse on a daily basis. My phone is the first thing I check before putting the car in drive and it's the last thing I see before I turn out the lights … [Read more...] about 10+ Ways To Be More Present Parenting Every Day
My Daughter’s Jealousy & My Disappointment: What I learned
The day I sent my little girl off into the world of preschool, my heart broke a bit. And since that day, I have patiently waited for my turn to observe her class. That day was last week. The morning started off with glances shot towards one another. Anytime our gaze met, we would smile as if only the two of us knew a really special secret. My husband came home early to watch … [Read more...] about My Daughter’s Jealousy & My Disappointment: What I learned
To The Strangers Who Criticize My Parenting
It doesn't happen often. Thankfully, in fact, it is quite rare. Nonetheless, every now and then, I'll be out with my toddlers bouncing, distracting, warning, counting to three, and trying to appear sane. My number one goal is getting from point A to point B with the least amount of failing, zig-zagging, and whining as possible when a stranger pops out nowhere to … [Read more...] about To The Strangers Who Criticize My Parenting