Minutes before logging on to my January team meeting, I still hadn’t thought of a new year’s resolution to share. I wasted 2 of my 3 remaining minutes cursing icebreakers. Over the holidays I binged happiness podcasts. I thought about how the happiest people have hobbies and live in Denmark. Thinking fast, I shared my […]
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I love writing. My favourite part of novel writing is sinking my teeth into the first few pages. I love introducing the main character, assigning them their quirky traits and considering the endless plotline possibilities. It’s like opening brand-new school supplies on the first day of school and smelling those fresh smelly marker smells.
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I recently found myself with two days completely free from responsibility. No children to tend to, no deadlines or homework assignments and no plans. The non-stop hustle of working mom life came to a complete standstill. I dove straight into relaxation planning mode: Exercise Find a cool patio Bike ride to patio Cook a fantastic
I grew up on a quiet cul-de-sac in the suburbs. We had one tv that my sister dominated from 3pm onward to watch The Young and The Restless, a name which perfectly characterized my situation. I had best friends. We walked to each other’s houses to choreograph dances to the Lion King soundtrack and Michael
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Not to brag but I won the Humanitarian Award at my Grade 8 graduation. I was a Reading Buddy, an Ambassador and a Conflict Manager. Or as you might call it “The Triad of Cool”. When I donned that blue Conflict Manager sash on the schoolyard, I felt invincible. At the young age of 14,
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In just a few short weeks, my 8-year-old daughter is heading to sleepover camp for her very first time. She is going to the exact same camp I went to at the exact same age that I was. It is strange to think that she might sleep in the same cabin, perhaps even the same
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In 2019 my husband and I were at the top of our parenting game. We were patient, we were consistent and we never yelled. Our kids were the best of friends. We had all the right tools in our parenting toolbox. The kids knew our strategies by heart. Step away from the situation, get down
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In the past month, I worked more than full-time at my full-time job. I started night school. I got both kids to dance, hockey, singing lessons, tutoring, play rehearsal, ultimate frisbee and birthday parties. By some miracle, I also got them fed. I sold two stories to a magazine and quickly realized I would have
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