Parenting
My Rant On Kids Struggling in School
Every Monday I go for a run. After I run, I hit record on my iPhone. This week I hit record after I had an epiphany about my son’s school struggles. Look how cute they are!! In the words of a retired special education teacher: “Michelle, don’t stress. It will all work out. It always
Meet the Greatest & Most Inspirational Parents
One day after I wrote a blog about graduating to the “arm free phase” of parenting, I met the Simpkins Family. They made me say thank you for my life. It was a perspective moment. I was helping with McHappy Day (an amazing day which raises money for Ronald McDonald House and local charities). Locally,
Give This Teacher a Medal
I was scrolling through my Facebook and a Mom posted this letter with this caption above it: ” Personally, I think it’s kind of a sad state of affairs that my daughter’s 3rd grade teacher needs to send this letter home, but I for one agree wholeheartedly with this letter and am glad he had
Dear Stressed Out Mom: You’re NOT Alone & It’s NOT Your Fault
I watched from the bench while my son refused to listen to anything his hockey coaches were saying. He was in his own land. He was in his own world doing hockey practice “HIS WAY”. I always say to him after every practice, “You have to listen! You have to follow the drills and do
My Favourite Classroom
I loved school. I loved and still love learning. But my favourite and best place of learning will always be outside! I love science and I love nature! The problem is, I’m not a winter person. If it’s not 25 degrees out, it’s not warm enough for me. But when I force myself (or someone
Why I Love and Hate Elf on the Shelf
It’s here, “The Elf on the Shelf”. As I cruise through my facebook feed I quickly realize you are either on one team or the other: PRO ELF ANTI ELF People feel really strongly about this wee doll. I recently read an article by a professor that the Elf on the Shelf is teaching
Bullying vs Conflict. What Should We Be Teaching Our Kids?
Is there an increase in bullying? According to Cst Sean Nusink from the Peterborough Police, not really. Officer Sean, as many of his students call him, says he sees a bigger increase in the stress of scheduling and meeting academic expectations (like reading and writing) than bullying. MF on Patrol with Cst. Sean Nusink, a
The Best Gift I Ever Gave My Kids
How many times have you said to your kids: “You know, some kids have NOTHING to eat”. How many Christmases or birthday parties have your kids complained about their gifts? For the most part my kids are pretty good. They are grateful: MOST OF THE TIME, but there’s always room for improvement. I decided I