Tag: Parenting

Episode 25 | Summer Catch-Up

In this episode we are keeping it casual with a summer catch-up of what’s happening in my life so you can get to know me in more detail.

A rainbow flag in the background with a wooden heart painted in the colours of the Pride flag.

Episode 23 | Speaking to Children About the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community

Educating our children about the 2SLGBTQ+ community is incredibly important work, but it is work that starts with us.

Episode 22 | Speaking to Children About Tragic Current Events

Speaking to children about current events is crucial to developing their sense of compassion and advocacy for the world around them. It’s not easy, but it’s important work.

Pride colours in the background with PRIDE spelled out in wooden letters from Scrabble.

Teaching Kids About 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride

It is never too early to speak to your kids about Pride and teach them about the LGBTQ+ community.

A mother and daughter sit at a table and paint a ceramic cactus.

Episode 20 | Parenting In A Pandemic: One Year Later

A year into the pandemic and the challenges for parents are still present. In this episode I reflect on my personal experiences and how I’ve overcome the pandemic thus far.

A young girl on with headphones on in front of a laptop.

Free Online Activities For Kids

We have found ourselves in yet another “lock down” in Ontario. With the April Break just a few days away, many parents are scrambling to figure out how we’re going to keep our kids busy during that week. In general though, many kids are now home full time as a result of remote learning, so […]

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Episode 18 | Give Yourself Credit & Validation

Many of us do not give yourselves the credit and validation that we truly deserve; from undervaluing our skills and expertise to thinking twice about calling ourselves brilliant parents. In this episode, I share my journey from podcasting “as a hobby” to making my dreams come true in hope that it will encourage and empower […]

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Children’s Books About Outstanding Women

Celebrate women around the world, past, present and future, by adding these incredible stories to your book collection!

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Our Favourite Children’s Book By Black Authors

Your child’s library should be diverse and reflect representation at school and at home. We recommend these titles are they are some of our favourites!

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Episode 17 | Parenting A School Aged Child In A Pandemic

Online learning has been a challenge for kids and parents, there is no doubt about it. In this episode, I discuss my experience as a working parent that has been supporting her child through online learning and my feelings about her going back to school for in-person classes. In addition, I discuss the lessons that […]