The plight of the guidance counsellor
If you’re a grown-up with children, chances are that sometime in the last year, you’ve experienced the education system up close for probably the first time since you were a student yourself. Grade Three has been unfolding in my living room since the beginning of 2021. And because my daughter is so young, I keep […]
You can’t avoid career uncertainty
Several times this year, I’ve seen a thing going around social media. I don’t want to call it a meme, because I associate memes with sarcasm and puns, but it’s that flavour of social media post. It’s an image that says something in the vein of, we’re not all in the same boat. We’re in […]
Listening – the lesser-known parenting skill
I had a conversation with my daughter a couple of weeks ago. I told her that I appreciate how she’s always trying to do her best, and she’s a kind person who cares deeply about others. She said in an offhand voice, “thanks, Mommy.” So I pressed on little bit with, “seriously, you’re a good […]