I let my kid bring Whiskey to school. It didn't go well. To be clear, Whiskey is a cat -- a stuffed cat. I had reservations about Gigi bringing Whiskey to school, but apparently not for any of the right reasons. I was worried that her favourite doll might get ruined, that her long soft orange fur would get dirty from playing outside during recess, and that if I had to … [Read more...]
Pink Shirt Day, So What’s With That Anyway?
Today was Pink Shirt Day. It was mentioned in the school calendar/newsletter that they sent home at the beginning of the month. There was a separate reminder slip that came home a few days ago, and even an automated phone message from the principal reminding parents and students to "Wear pink!". So I think it's safe to assume that this whole wear a pink shirt thing is … [Read more...]
How the Hell Do you Cope with Bullying in Our Cyber Age?
I'll start this by saying, I have no answers. As a mom, when I think about the incidents of bullying that have been in the media lately I have that worried sick in the pit of my stomach feeling. How could this have been prevented? How can I protect my own daughters from having the same thing happen to them? I think about about Rehtaeh Parsons and I cry. I bawl. But the truth … [Read more...]