The Paradox of More or Less: It’s Time to Let Hustle Culture Die
Recently, the American Surgeon General shared 2 different research findings that really got my attention. I might be Canadian, but i know our neighbours are not alone in this reality. The most recent one was about parental stress, and last year, research showed that the amount of people experiencing loneliness has reached epidemic proportions. It’s hard to not notice how both of these very separate results can actually be linked. I’m going to add a…
After the Vacation
For March Break this year, our wee family was gifted a vacation to Costa Rica, along with my partner’s extended family. It was a trip of a lifetime. I learned…
How to Be a Resilient Parent after Experiencing Abuse
I’ve been a trauma therapist for over 12 years, and working in the Violence against Women field for 20 years. Over this time, I’ve seen women, families and children work…
28 Days of Self-Love
The card i pulled from my deck in January was Brigid – she came a month early for me as she’s the Goddess connected to Imbolc in February. She is…
Trust Them
My son broke his elbow recently. It was a big learning moment for us, and not just because we now know how to heal a broken elbow, and to not…
A New Year, A New Word
Happy New Year! I’m not one for resolutions as i worry about the pressure and unrealistic goals. But i do like traditions and ways to stay motivated. I benefit from…
The 12 Days of Getting Through the Holidays in a Mindful Way
As parents we have a love-hate relationship with the holidays. December is a full month of visits, errands, chores, schedules, and to-do lists. Let alone the fun and joy we…
I Write This Post for December 6
This week marks the anniversary of the the Montreal Massacre. On December 6, 1989 14 women were killed because they were attending school to be engineers. A lone gunman felt…
A Hallow’s Eve Exercise in Mindfulness
All Hallow’s Eve is my favourite holiday. I love it for more than the sweet little chocolates we get (though that counts a bit too). I love it because it…