When I tell people the bruises and lacerations covering my daughter’s body are from a golf cart accident their reactions vary. Some say, “kids will be kids, who doesn’t have a golf cart story?” and others present me with raised eyebrows and clumsily, half-heartedly, try to reassure me that I’m not a bad or neglectful parent.
My son was 5 years old the first time he went to any type of camp. He had been in a home daycare setting but had never been to camp before.
Oh, the sweet smell of summer campfires. It’s probably one of my favourite smells. It brings me back to camping weekends, fun at the cottage, roasting marshmallows and hot dogs and just simply kicking back and enjoying those gorgeous nights of summer.
With back to school just around the corner, many of our kids will be asking for increased freedom as they advance a grade; freedom to walk to and from school alone, freedom to bike to the park alone, even freedom to cross the street without holding your hand (cue sobbing).
Here at Mabel’s Labels, we know the importance of a good book. And, because so many of us are parents, we also know the importance of relaxing “mom time”.
So, with lazy summer days on our minds, we asked our staff to each reveal their favourite book and tell us why other moms would love it, too.
Put the kids to bed, pour that glass of wine and get cozy in your favourite armchair. We’ve got a few things for you to add to your summer must-read list!
I had an awesome birth plan.
I’m not an antiseptic, germophobic mom.
My experience in dealing with teachers is that if I’m sensible, reasonable and co-operative, then so are they. We’re all on the same team. People go into teaching because they want to see kids learn and succeed. That gives them a pretty good start!
“Mom, I’m bored.”