I don’t know about you, but my email, WhatsApp, Voxer, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Messenger inboxes are full of messages about what us parents can be doing during this extended Covid-19-related school break.
Life with children can be unpredictable. Things pop up out of the blue that you need to manage: various accidents and spills, an unexpected illness, birthday parties, and the dozens of other things you need to respond to week in and week out. While you can’t always plan for those things, there are elements of life with children that you can predict. And having systems in place is the key to staying organized even when life throws you a few curve balls.
To say I’ve ever had a parenting ‘strategy’ is a bit of a stretch but if I did it would probably be best described as ‘free range’ or, ‘hope for the best.’ I’m not a helicopter parent and I don’t see danger everywhere. Each of my daughters ziplined across a Mexican jungle and cliff-jumped into the ocean before her eighth birthday. (Please don’t judge me for any of this, we have enough problems right now!)
With the recent closure of schools and daycares across North America, parents have been faced with the task of entertaining their kids at home for the next few weeks (at least). Listen mamas, the reality of all of this is that it’s going to be hard, it’s going to be boring, and we’re all going to go a little bit stir crazy. It’s a completely necessary measure and it’s our responsibility to take it seriously and stop the spread of this pandemic. But, that doesn’t change the fact that everyone’s kids are home and they’re ALL asking the same question: What are we going to do today?
The importance of reading books about amazing girls and women to your children is huge. Teaching our little girls (and boys) to think about everyone as equals starts in the home. It’s our responsibility to create conversations about equality and empowerment, and the books we read to our young girls need to demonstrate to them that they are free to be themselves and capable of doing anything they set their mind to.
Every vasectomy begins with a conversation. My husband and I knew we were done having kids, one and done was always what we wanted, and after our first child that thought never wavered. Our family felt complete. However; how we were going to move forward hadn’t yet been discussed. When I broached the subject of a vasectomy, I did so cautiously. I was concerned he’d act like I was sending his member to the guillotine. I prepared myself with the boring stuff about what you need to know about a vasectomy Luckily for me, it was met with “I agree, and I’m happy to book it” and I let out a sigh of relief, the hard part was over, for me at least. Now the ball was in his court, so to speak. Off he went to his consultation where they discussed the procedure, how it would be done and…
Being a mom is a busy job, no doubt about it. Regardless of if you’re a stay-at-home-mom or a mom who works in the corporate world, your hours are limited in the day. Luckily, we have the advantage of technology to make our time work for us! As a busy mom on-the-go myself, I love it when a little surprise package shows up on my doorstep that happens to be something other than a bill! Yes, I am talking about treating myself to a monthly subscription box that sparks a whole lot of joy in my life. There really is something for every mom (and her kids, too). I’ve rounded up the top 10 subscriptions for moms that can make our lives a littler easier, one box at a time!
“Yay! I get to take my toddler on a plane!”
When I saw this tweet by Jonathan Torrens, it really spoke to me. His young daughter is right. Her reasons for wanting to take up hockey make complete sense. As a hockey mom of six (three of whom are girls), my experience is that many of the great things about having my girls in hockey has little to do with the actual hockey.