My daughter is intense and spirited but nothing could prepare me for her over-the-top tantrum the other day. And NOTHING could prepare me for the judgment I felt from another mom. Perspective and advice required on this one! (btw, in case you are wondering why there are two parts it is because I had a lot to say and couldn't fit it all on one podcast) Part 1: Powered by Podbean.comPart 2: Powered by Podbean.comSubscribe to the Mom's The Word Podcasts here!... More »

I got a call from a producer at www.cbc.ca the other day to take questions from moms across Canada about back-to-school. Everything from fashion to snacks to routines. "I can do this." I thought. "I'm a mom. I've been doing back-to-school for years. I have a whole resource of Canadian moms to tap into." Now that it's up there I'm feeling a bit nervous. "Who exactly do I think I am?!" As any truly honest mom will tell you, you never get to be an expert. Just when you think you have it all figured out it changes. For... More »

Yesterday was a great day. I spent over 11 hours with 6 kids and a pal at Canada's Wonderland. A place I adored as a teenager. The rides, the thrills. I was a full-fledged roller coaster junkie. And now, so are my kids. My nearly 9 year old son (3 more days!) would go on anything. No fear. He LOVED Behemoth - Canada's fastest coaster with the largest vertical drop hitting 125km/h. My 5 1/2 year old would conquer anything her 44" would allow - Goaster Coaster, Silver Streak, Thunder Run. Check out that first drop on Behemoth! We walked... More »

Yup. That's right. Last night I got home at THREE in the morning. What was I thinking? I am totally paying the price today. But I just couldn't leave 'cause I was hanging out with an old High School pal and it had been years. Way. Too. Long. It's really funny though that when you've been good friends with someone growing up you can let years pass by with barely a word but when you see each other again it is like no time has passed. This was the case last night. We laughed and reminisced (my apologies to those... More »

This is my new soon-to-be niece or nephew. I am thrilled on so many levels. I can't wait to hold a baby again. To feel the soft curve of a newborn back and smell the warm sweet smell of baby. This is the first for my little sis and her lovely husband. I can't wait for my children to have a baby cousin to cuddle and spoil. I can't wait to see my sister as a mom and share the sisterhood of motherhood with her. This new life is barely the size of a small banana. Still snug and warm... More »

How involved should parent’s be in the social lives of their children? How responsible are we for their choices and how much can we or should we try to influence their decisions? Check out my Mom's the Word video podcast where I share my experiences and views and post yours in the comments below. Powered by Podbean.com Don't forget to subscribe to the Mom's The Word podcast in iTunes!... More »