Patricia Harewood
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Why won't my children behave with me? There seems to be no end to advice about the terrible 2's but what about the terrible 5's?
A book review of Breaking the Ocean - A memoir of race, rebellion and reconciliation, by Annahid Dashtgard. A must read for anyone who wants to understand racism, trauma and the healing power of radical self-care.
A poem about the diversity of our black faces following photos released of white Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's racist blackface photos; an affirmation for our children that our black face is beautiful.
It's back to school already but not without reflections on how the summer living was easy for my children but unfortunately not for all children.
Nostalgia about my childhood summers makes me realize that as a parent, summers are now all about planning and more planning.
Celebrating Father's Day gives me more time to reflect on my dad as a parent and role model for me and my kids.
Five-years old seems to be a milestone. It has me reflecting on the new things my children are doing without my help, like mastering how to jump rope or perform slam poetry.
In the schoolyard, my children discover fear, fury and sometimes, I hope, a friend.
I read from two poetry books in our library; I am Enough by Grace Byers and Life Doesn't Frighten me at All by Maya Angelou.
Reviewing the new Canada Food Guide offers me some redemption for my vegan diet but makes me question why it is still so difficult for me to transition my children to vegetarianism.
My daughter wants long hair by hook or by crook. What black girl doesn't? As a parent, isn't part of my job to remind her that she is black and beautiful?
Why do we still need Black History Month? In these times, it is unfortunate that some still feel the need to ask that question.
My children's cousins introduce them to the concept of death and force me to explain to them what death is all about.
Although we may not like to admit it, sometimes it is so hard to keep the vows we have made to our children.
This is the age of accidents, it seems. Though I have averted some of my own, here's a reminder that accidents happen and I had better just learning how to deal with them when they do.
An event I attend to discuss implementing the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action makes me think about what truth and reconciliation with Canada's indigenous people should mean for me and my children.
Remembering an act of hate in Ottawa sparks a reflection on why white supremacy must be challenged at every step
How do I respond to my three-year olds' neverending questions?
I share a favourite out loud from my kids' library - Reginald T. Rex: The carrot-crunching dinosaur.
Various interactions with my kids make me realize that they have learnt how to lie...already!
A review of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's letter to her friend on how to raise a feminist leads me to explore which of her suggestions work for me.
A commentary on how parents can fall victim to the pressure to go big when it comes to celebrating their kids' birthdays.
Musings on why we need to stand up with children against Islamophobia.
On the one-year anniversary of my dear Aunt's death, I reflect on what role the ancestors can play in the lives of our children.
A playful rant about how difficult it is to parent.
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