We’re playing a new game at our house. It’s called “follow the toddler.” Basically, my little girl does something and I copy her. Much laughter and joy ensues. I have also discovered, it is great exercise. She lies on her belly on the floor, I lie on my belly on the floor, she crawls […]
No quote today, but if you love your children and our planet, read The Geography of Hope by Chris Turner.
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I just read an interesting review in the Globe and Mail about a controversial French book by Corinne Maier called No Kid: Forty Reasons Not to Have A Child. Dr. Maier has two, but says that she “regrets having children.”
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We all know the stereotype. A working mother kisses her children good-bye and leaves the town house in a smart suit. She may have running shoes on as she strides down into the subway, but in her bag are a pair of pumps and a dayplanner that is full of interesting, well-paid tasks to complete […]
Teenage motherhood is stressful for the mother and the grandparents, worrisome to society and, according to some people a growing problem. And yet, through the wonder of Facebook, I have recently been in contact with some of the women I know who became mothers in high schood. They seem to be fine. Not perfect, but […]
Headlines were made in Scotland this week when a man decided to work part-time in order to spend more time at home with his children.
Professor Brian Ashcroft is the husband of Wendy Alexander, leader of the Scottish Labour Party now in opposition. The couple have 18 month-old twins.
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Christina at Solomother has tagged me in the Ten Things That Happened to Me meme. Babylune is about recovering from child birth and I think I should stay on topic at least sometimes, so here are ten things that happened to me when I was trying to get pregnant, pregnant, giving birth or […]
If you are a stay-at-home mother and starting your own business, be sure to plan for solid daycare and housekeeping, even cooking while you are focussed upon your new business. For those women who have always worked and employ nannies or daycare, don’t be fooled into thinking you can do it all just because you […]
I’ve never seen this movie, but it is a nice lead-in to talking about our summer holiday…
Every summer, my family and I travel to Bulgaria where my husband was born. Being a freelancer with an Internet connection, this means I can take my job with me where ever we might happen to go. This has […]
A new study has been released that says working mothers use business trips to relax. Can I get a surprised reaction? Anyone? Anyone?
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