Tag: Parenting

Episode 23 | Speaking to Children About the 2SLGBTQ+ 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.

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Teaching Kids About 2SLGBTQ+ Pride

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

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.

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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 […]

Episode 15 | Santa’s Naughty or Nice List

Show Notes There is something so beautiful and magical about the holiday season and celebrating Christmas. But have you ever taken a second to question some of the traditions that may seem cute at top level but are so cringy when you “take the magic away”?  This year, my daughter came home from school with […]