Heather Jones
Easy Acts of Kindness for Kids
There are few things kids love more than making others happy. Here are some easy and thoughtful acts of kindness for kids (and for you!).
How Walkie-Talkies Saved Bedtime
At our house, bedtime is torture for everyone involved. My five-year-old has night fears. I get it, and I feel for him. I do. But thank goodness I had a lightning strike idea finally.
I Relish Time Away from the Kids & I’m Not Sorry About It
When my youngest started kindergarten, I held a parade. I uncorked champagne. I wore a sash reading “Queen of Freedom.” I relish time away from the kids.
I Have No Reason to Be Depressed – But it Came for Me Anyway
I have no reason to be depressed. Nothing specific had triggered the change, it just happened, like a switch being flicked. And it never switched back.
When You Get Parenting Advice from Someone Without a Child
I recently read an article sharing parenting advice from a writer who isn’t a parent. She’s pregnant. Newsflash! Until that kid is here, you have no idea. None. You are exceptionally ignorant of just how ignorant you are.
Things I No Longer Give A F**k About At 40
With age comes freedom. I no longer care about a lot of things that bogged me down for far too long in my youth.
Letting Go of the Daughter I’ll Never Have
He wasn’t even born yet, and people were disappointed with him. We weren’t. He is exactly the child we wanted.
Adele’s Value Is Not Tied To Her Body, So Can We Stop Commenting On It?
Here’s the honest truth about Adele’s weight – it doesn’t matter. It is the least interesting thing about her.
I Was Overweight And Pregnant. Sadly, No One Noticed My Baby Bump
I just looked fat, as usual. There was a bump there, I could see it and I could feel it, but no one knew.
Several of Our Favourite Attractions Across Ontario Are Soon To Be Free for Kids
Family outings in Ontario are about to get easier – and cheaper!