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One mother’s perspective on the challenges of raising spirited children and debriefing after a challenging situation Parenthood is full of ebbs and flows, and on this particular night, I was done. I walked away to a dark corner and needed that space to be alone. When I went down to the floor, so too did […]
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“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.”— Dr. Seuss from the book “I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!” I grew up in a humble, middle class home to Croatian immigrants in Windsor, Ontario. Both my parents worked in the auto industry. We grew […]
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We are now entering week three of self-isolation here in Ontario, Canada and I must say that despite all the insecurity and fear surrounding the pandemic, for the first time in a long time I feel peace. I feel peace away from the traffic. I feel peace in the neighbourhoods and in the streets. I […]
Read MoreSince the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 virus a pandemic, I was silent. I did not know how to process this information. A few of my close friends described this as a real-life “Contagion.” I am not a medical expert, but what I do know is that the worst here in Canada is yet […]
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From a mother who has done both I’ve been very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to stay at home with my kids over the past summer. I am also very blessed to have been on a full-year’s maternity leave twice. I’ve enjoyed my time away from the office and staying at home with […]
Read MoreAs a parent, I often wonder if work-family-life balance exists. It’s no joke when I say I feel like I am a chicken running around without a head. From the start of my day to the end, I don’t stop. Ever. Lately my days have been commencing at about 5:30 am and I am lucky […]
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It feels like yesterday I was getting ready and packing for my first trip in 4 years….alone. Yes, you read this correctly. Alone. Alone meaning sans husband, sans kids. I went to Montreal for my best friend’s bachelorette. Looking back, the timing couldn’t have been better as we were in the midst of moving and […]
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Doesn’t parenthood ever feel like a long, rollercoaster ride? Some days go so very smoothly and other days you feel completely derailed? Any parent can tell you that parenthood comes with its challenges, but that the rewards trump them all. I won’t dispute that fact. But sometimes I just can’t help but feel overwhelmed. Currently, […]
Read MoreToday was my son’s first day of junior kindergarten. Like many parents, sending your first child to elementary school comes with a variety of emotions: excitement, happiness, joy, and perhaps disbelief over the fact that your baby is now growing up. It is only natural, I would say, for a parent to feel this way […]
Read MoreYesterday after my hair appointment, I decided to end my “me time date” with a little java at this relatively new spot in Burlington’s Village Square: Lola’s Choco Bar and Sweet House. Being a busy mom, “me time” is important. Sometimes, we just need a little reminder that mom’s are people too with our own […]
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