by Taslim Jaffer | Jul 10, 2018 | Motherhood
“Hello there!” my neighbour chirped, breaking my trance. I looked toward her voice which came from the road at the back of my cottage. “Hi,” I responded dully from the love seat on the side deck. “Everything ok?” Concern laced her...
by Taslim Jaffer | Apr 11, 2018 | Motherhood
I read my first parenting book when I was pregnant with baby #1. It was supposed to prepare me for the first year of my baby’s life. Instead it made me wonder if I could actually handle the responsibility of raising a child! My friend who gave it to me asked me...
by Taslim Jaffer | Feb 15, 2018 | Motherhood
At my most recent book club meeting, after thoroughly discussing the thought-provoking book we had just finished reading, the conversation flipped to Netflix. As everyone chimed in with what they were watching on Netflix, I realized that even though most of these...
by Taslim Jaffer | Feb 6, 2018 | Motherhood
How’s your 2018 going so far? Off to a good start? I’d love to hear in the comments if the first month was everything you hoped it would be. And if things aren’t quite going as planned, what can I do to help? If I told you what’s new on...
by Taslim Jaffer | Oct 18, 2017 | Motherhood
Friday nights are family movie nights. There is just nothing else the 5 of us want to do after the go-go-go of a school and work week. We wake up on Friday mornings excited to get through the day so we can turn on some Netflix and cuddle up on the couch. Obviously...
by Taslim Jaffer | May 11, 2017 | Motherhood
When Mother’s Day comes around, I am guaranteed several things: handmade gifts from the kids, some kind of stationery, a homemade breakfast, messages from loved ones…and a little yearning in my heart for my own mom. As each year goes by, Mother’s Day...
