Eat Fries
September 24th is a very significant day for me because it marks the day on which my mother died 9 years ago. Losing my mother to cancer at the age of 71 was devastating. When I was younger, I thought that I could not continue…
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Our brave new world
I will always remember the day when my now twenty one year old daughter called me from the city in which she was residing for university to tell me that the proverbial s**t had hit the fan, that panic as a result of coronavirus spread…
Helping Families Cope with COVID... one day at a time!
This blog has been percolating in my head for a while. The thought of writing it has been daunting because the topic is so enormous and there are so many angles from which to approach the many ways that this coronavirus pandemic has touched all…
Through your eyes: how your children are impacted by how you see their other parent
Has your child begun to see your partners imperfections through your eyes? During the honeymoon phase of a romantic relationship, your partner can do no wrong. You find their quirky mannerisms endearing and laugh at their jokes, even when shared over and again. You enjoy…
Looking Up, Around and Ahead in 2020
Now that it’s 2020, I have read several posts on social media playfully acknowledging this date in time as a period within which to view the world with increased visual clarity. As I age, so too do my eyes. Even with my glasses on, I…
Who is Karli?
This month marks Sesame Street’s 50th anniversary. Funny how the long-loved characters Elmo, the Cookie Monster, Bert, Ernie and friends, never age. What has changed, however, is some of this well reputed show’s content. Gone are the days where children could learn just the ABC’s…