Category Archives: children

The Unbearable Lightness of Being Selfish

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Wendy

I didn’t see it coming. “People who decide not to have kids—that’s just selfish, isn’t it?” Wide-eyed, earnest, entreating. Oh no, here we go again. I brace myself. A rhetorical question from an acquaintance who knows that I don’t have … Continue reading →

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And A Happy Mother’s Day To You Too

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Sara

The provocative cover of Time Magazine depicting a mother breastfeeding her three-year-old son is supposed to get your attention.  My first reaction to seeing the photo was “Yes!” because I’m a big big fan of breastfeeding.  Then the more I … Continue reading →

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A Letter to My Daughter

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Amber

It’s the closest I’ve ever been to someone, even though I’ve never looked you in the eyes. I believe you can read my thoughts and feel the depth of my love without ever having to speak a word. Though I … Continue reading →

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Culture War in Burnaby

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Kate

We were so innocent. When the Burnaby School Board began debating Policy 5.45, a sexual orientation and gender policy,  no one I knew noticed or cared. You can read more about the policy here: http://sd41.bc.ca/budgets_policies/input.htm All of a sudden – … Continue reading →

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The Third Generation

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Kate

Last week I had a Jehovah’s Witness knock on my door to talk to me about God. Which was funny, because just a few days before my 7 year old daughter had told me she believed in God, out of … Continue reading →

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5 Amazing Weeks

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Nicole

Imagine that you’re at home, wearing paint splattered mesh shorts, no shirt, a sleeping bra with leak guards, your hair is falling put of a haphazard bun, and your glasses are doing nothing to hide the new found circles under … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Enough Just to Say “No” to Religion in Public School

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Kate

In one state in Australia, christian chaplains are allowed to go into public schools and teach religion for half an hour a week.  This fact has been the source of controversy and debate, in particular from those parents who aren’t … Continue reading →

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Invest in Girls

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Bridget

Okay, so what I’m going to do this week is leave you with my collage above, plus add some great links for you to check out that I have been watching, reading, and thinking about over the past few weeks. … Continue reading →

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