Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by SC Johnson, all thoughts and opinions remain my own.   Oksana Kuzmina | Shutterstock.com   As a child, my parents always had us help out with cleaning up the house every Saturday. We would help with vacuuming, dusting, cleaning the bathrooms, and other chores throughout the house.  At the time I hated having to … [Read more...]

unguryanu | Shutterstock.com If you have a son in your life, you know how special boys are. They bring something unique to your family. In addition to gross conversations, a love of creepy crawly things, and an innate ability to skin their knees and elbows, boys also bring out the best in us. Here are a few things that every boy mom will understand.   They’re … [Read more...]

Have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to go wrong? If you're a parent, the answer is likely a resounding yes. We often end up juggling a few too many hats, and trying to keep everything running smoothly. Sometimes things just fall apart. You wake up late, the kids are late for school, you forget an appointment, and then you lose it over your child … [Read more...]

Oksana Kuzmina | Shutterstock.com     Raising children is never easy, but as their parent, you know that you’ll do your very best to raise them right. You want your son to become the best version of himself, treating others with love and respect. You want him to become a good husband, as well as an outstanding father once he has his own children. If you’re … [Read more...]

Quaker Canada has invited me to help celebrate the real side of parenting, the one we don't often get to see in our social media feeds, this year as they launch their #stopCOMPAREnting campaign. "COMPAREnting" is when you compare your parenting style to other parents. This habit has been heightened with recent social media trends. It's so easy to compare your life to those … [Read more...]

    I got my first pair of glasses when I was in grade 3.  Once I put them on, my life changed, as I was able to see the world around me with a clarity I hadn't realised I was missing out on. When my 4-year-old, Keira, was born 11 weeks prematurely, the doctors worried about her eye health (among a multitude of other potential health issues.) As a … [Read more...]

  Cristian M | Shutterstock.com   If you are a parent, you have probably experienced finding your child flushed and sweaty. You put your hand on your child's forehead and it feels warm. A quick check with a thermometer confirms a fever. You may be unsure what to do next, and probably a little concerned. As a mom, I have learned that a fever is usually a symptom … [Read more...]