The other day I saw a sign outside a local laundromat that caught my eye. Its catchy slogan announced in large block letters, “IT’S TIME TO CLEAN YOUR WINTER COATS!” Maybe it was something about the urgency of the words, or maybe it was more the message of cleaning and self-care that got my attention,…
Health and Safety
Kitchen Design Hacks to Involve Kids in Your Daily Routine
As a parent, your gut instinct can often be to keep your children away from the kitchen. There are too many risks, sharp objects, heat, it just seems too dangerous. But then again, bringing your children in can be an excellent opportunity for learning, and can help your child gain independence. It also makes your…
5 Ways to Prepare Your Allergic Child to Be Safe at School
Although my anxiety surrounding my 4 year old son’s severe peanut allergy has gotten a lot better over the last few years, I’m still feeling nervous about sending him off to kindergarten this fall. After all, as a classroom teacher, I’ve personally seen kids bring in lunches with peanut butter sandwiches and granola bars with peanuts – into…
How to Keep Your Allergic Child Safe at School
Is your child heading to school with life-threatening food allergies this September like mine is? It’s a terrifying prospect – to give up the care of your child to other people, especially in a situation which could potentially be life-threatening. As a public school teacher who has seen some food allergy safety “fails” in the…
I'm a behaviour therapist, turned elementary school teacher, turned mom of one amazing son, referred to as "Onetime" in this blog. I'm so happy to have you join me in this adventure of creating, observing, and celebrating life and parenthood! 
