Celiac disease, the life-changing diagnosis we received only ten days before my daughter’s 9th birthday. Now we learn, one day at a time. “May you always serve cake in the face of great change.”…
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Return to school during Covid-19 or try homeschooling? Both scenarios are making parents lose sleep – and hair – across the globe. THE GREAT DEBATE How many of you are sending your children back…
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Reflections of a mother as her son turns five. She shares her life secrets and looks forward to the day he is ready to trust her motherly words of advice. It is not because…
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You know when you’re a mom, and you have glorious plans for self-care… but then life happens? Yeah, that. Hey tea fans! This is Heidi’s very first contribution to Empress Tea. She currently resides in…
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Write a love note to yourself this Valentine’s Day. Quality me time and self-love should be on the menu this February 14th! I have this distinct memory of myself in my second year of…
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One mother’s hectic day of chasing time, changing schedules, meal plans with bread for dinner instead of potatoes, and longing for a moment to herself. Tired Longing for a minute of solitude. A time…
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How to get your dream on the road when you don’t have enough experience, time, or likes. A simple how to list of 4 tips to get you on track for 2017. I…
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What is it like to raise children of mixed races? When does skin colour make a difference? Discover how this creative woman teaches her children to see colour. I am white, Canadian. My husband…
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Post labour bladder calls immediately and urgently for relief… or have I just been too busy to notice the need growing? I finish changing the little guy’s diaper and put him down. My heart…
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Halloween was a non event in my house. I worked, picked up my kid and put her to bed. Maybe I watched TV, maybe I was too tired. Since I’ve started working six or…