Three Perspectives on Sibling Age Gap

Many, many years ago at the age of seven, I remember going to my mom and asking her if we could have a baby that I could play with. I … Continue reading Three Perspectives on Sibling Age Gap

Mother’s Hospital Check List

Preparing yourself for the big day to greet your new baby can bring you a lot of different emotions such as excitement, fear, nervousness and joy. I found that by … Continue reading Mother’s Hospital Check List

Teaching the Spirit of Giving

My parents were not born in Canada but emigrated here from Azores, Portugal in the 70’s and like many immigrants who were coming to Canada at that time it was … Continue reading Teaching the Spirit of Giving

To Pierce or Not To Pierce: The Pressure

A hot topic for many when you have a baby girl is whether to pierce or not to pierce her ears. There have been many opinions on this topic in … Continue reading To Pierce or Not To Pierce: The Pressure

Motherhood: What I’ve Learned

Motherhood is a beautiful, rewarding, stressful and tiring role. But the most important one that one can ever have. I have always wanted a family of my own and was … Continue reading Motherhood: What I’ve Learned

Dealing with Loss

At one time or another, we all deal with loss in our lives. It never is easy but part of the circle of life. But what happens when the loss … Continue reading Dealing with Loss