New moms are inundated with unsolicited advice. Recently, I surveyed my friends and colleagues to find out what they felt was the best advice for new moms. Whether you're looking for the best advice for new moms to be or are a new mom yourself, here you will find what advice to avoid, how to reframe common forms of unsolicited parenting advice, and the best advice for you … [Read more...] about The Best and Worst Advice for New Moms
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How to Empower and Celebrate Your Sensitive Son
Society may not favour sensitive boys. But they are a true gift. Find out how can you encourage your sensitive son to be strong without changing who he is.We were at my kids' favourite Tex-Mex restaurant. My husband, who arrived before me, had the foresight to get the kids tortilla chips to munch on while we waited. Green Crayola crayon in-hand, my son and I played … [Read more...] about How to Empower and Celebrate Your Sensitive Son
Done Having Kids: Parents Share When They Knew
One of the harder decisions we've had to make as a couple is whether or not we were done having kids. Since I was young, I was convinced I would have four. I had come from a Catholic family of three. Whenever we ended up in the balcony of the church, I would count the kids per family in each pew. It seemed four was about average. I loved babysitting and loved the … [Read more...] about Done Having Kids: Parents Share When They Knew
The Best Tip to get your Children to Clean Up
My favourite sound in the world is the sound of my kids playing. The richness of their play is fascinating. In eavesdropping, I gain a deeper understanding of what they have absorbed about the world. I hear their fears, impressions, and what matters to them unfold in their play scenes. Honestly, it gives me goosebumps. As such, it should come … [Read more...] about The Best Tip to get your Children to Clean Up
First Trimester Tips for Morning Sickness & More
Has the first trimester of pregnancy got you down? Moms weigh in on their best first trimester tips for low energy & morning sickness. I've wanted kids for as long as I can remember. As early as preschool, my ultimate goal was to get into the kitchen centre and establish myself as the mommy. My desire to have children only grew from there. From babysitting … [Read more...] about First Trimester Tips for Morning Sickness & More