Rebecca Doyle was excited for her Daughter to begin Pre-Primary at Cavalier Drive School in Lower Sackville. Her daughter, recently being diagnosed with autism, did however worry her about the challenges that she may face when entering the school system. Pre-Primary is part of the school system in Nova Scotia where parents have the option… Continue reading A Student Missing: A Parent Fighting for School Safety.
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Your Key to Surviving a Military Deployment with Kids
Photo by Amar Preciado on Pexels.com Deployments are dog shit. At least in this house any ways. We are not a family where we enjoy time apart (and if you are one of those families power to you!). Any time being separated by the person you are growing old with, or your family you are… Continue reading Your Key to Surviving a Military Deployment with Kids
What does Nova Scotians think about Healthcare? I asked.
A few weeks ago I shared my experience with kidney stones and what options (or lack there of) I had when handling this medical situation. You can read that story here. And in the process of being seen, I also had asked on my page, Stacey J and also in Ask Nova Scotia: Anything Goes… Continue reading What does Nova Scotians think about Healthcare? I asked.
Nova Scotian Healthcare: F U To the “Middle Sick”
Let me preface this by saying, I am not a sick person. When I am it's some flu my kids brought home via their school, or even my asthma that is acting up. I should also note that I am also fully aware that had we lived rural, this would be different as there are… Continue reading Nova Scotian Healthcare: F U To the “Middle Sick”
Easter traditions I grew up with
Easter can sometimes be a controversial subject for many parents. Ever hear the saying "Easter is not a second Christmas"? This would be because many parents go way overboard with buying things at Easter foe their kids. I'm probably (for sure) guilty of over buying slightly. But I wouldn't say we go overboard here. Maybe… Continue reading Easter traditions I grew up with
April Showers – April 2022 Update
So March has been insane. The last 2 weeks with my spouse away through the week has been insane. Staying home with the two boys has been nice but them having super uncharacteristic sleeping patterns has been terrible. At one point I was frustrated at myself for being frustrated. And at another point they were… Continue reading April Showers – April 2022 Update
When Will I Learn – Self Care Thursday – March 17th 2022
(This post contains some affiliate links, This is to help a kick back to the blog financially by simply shopping as you normally do. If you choose to support the blog by this way, thank you, your support is greatly appreciated!) I swear Ill never learn. This weekend started with such high hopes and it… Continue reading When Will I Learn – Self Care Thursday – March 17th 2022
Setting Up Achievable Goals
Setting up goals can be a daunting task. Setting up achievable goals can be even more complicated. Especially if you don't properly think things through and you are stuck feeling disappointed in yourself by not properly planning. I know I have been here more than once and as a result I give up on certain… Continue reading Setting Up Achievable Goals
3 Shows We Avoid Watching with Our 2 Year Old
When it comes to having your toddler or small child watching TV I think it goes without saying, you are the parent and you decide what they watch or how often they watch it. There is no right or wrong way to allow this to happen. That being said, I have seen places where they… Continue reading 3 Shows We Avoid Watching with Our 2 Year Old
Overcoming a Crummy Relationship
Overcoming a crummy relationship can really be subjective in the sense what one person may find what someone else does may be something totally different. As usual, these are things that I have found to help or even friends have found to have helped them when they are finding themselves in the middle of a… Continue reading Overcoming a Crummy Relationship
