by Taslim Jaffer | Sep 14, 2015 | Authenticity, Motherhood
“Mama! Come, come! I just found the mossiest tree! You will love it – you LOVE mossy trees!” I followed my 5 year old son to the edge of the forest, he on his too-small bike with his Spiderman helmet leading the way. Already I could feel myself...
by Taslim Jaffer | Sep 9, 2015 | Life Lessons, Motherhood
I don’t like to do anything wrong. I’m the first born daughter in an Asian family so the worst thing I can do is anything wrong. I have high expectations of myself in many areas, but none surpass what I believe I ‘must do’ as a mom. My dad...
by Taslim Jaffer | Jul 7, 2015 | Motherhood
Creative and connected kids (and adults!) are happier, healthier and – can I say – more fun to be around! That’s because when our creative muscle is strong we can find solutions where others might only see problems. It helps us turn obstacles into...
by Taslim Jaffer | Jun 24, 2015 | Life Lessons, Motherhood
Many of us parents are a mixed bag of emotions right now as our kids complete another school year. For me, there’s a strong desire to bottle up their ‘little-ness’ because I see it dissolving right before my eyes. I also feel the relief of being able...
by Taslim Jaffer | Jun 1, 2015 | Motherhood
I don’t know if I’d still be blogging if I hadn’t been nominated one of Vancouver’s Top Mom Bloggers in 2012. I’d like to think I still would be, but I also know the blogosphere is a big world. There is so much to learn that even if...
by Taslim Jaffer | May 8, 2015 | Life Lessons, Motherhood
My husband and I were growing curious about our daughter’s ‘sudden disinterest’ in playing soccer with her friends. Inaya played in a league for two seasons and never once complained about going to practice or a game. In fact, quite the opposite: she...
