There is no way anyone could have prepared you for the exhaustion you feel now that you are a parent, am I right? Nowadays you dread the start of a new day. Again dragging your feet through the thick fog of exhaustion; wondering when, if ever, you will feel rested again. But the hardest part? The real challenge? Trying to be a nice … [Read more...]
5 Things to Remember When You Lose It On Your Kid
If you're anything like me, sometimes you say or do something to your kids that you totally regret. It all happens so fast. One thing leads to another and then, their you are, like a boxer knocked out in the ring; your head is spinning, your adrenaline is rushing and you're wondering what just happened!? When you try to recall the event and … [Read more...]
The Problem With Discipline
I have a problem with discipline. Rather, I have a problem with many of the popular parenting books out there that promote different methods of discipline and how many parents have come to view their children’s misbehaviour as a result. I am all for rules and boundaries, don’t get me wrong. It’s important that we establish values for … [Read more...]
When Motherhood Leaves You Drained and Resentful
Growing up, my mother would often declare in a moment of irritation and exhaustion "I'm a person too!!" So as you would expect, in my reign as mother over a growing brood, I often hear myself professing those same words. Looking back, I believe what my mother was trying to express was her sense of under appreciation. Indeed, she was a single … [Read more...]