I once asked my friend, who was formerly a counsellor, “Why are you doing this Jimmy? Willing to come out all hours to listen to me cry and be so angry? I don’t understand!”. His simple reply was “One day you will understand.” Until a few years ago, I still couldn’t understand at all whyContinue reading “Why Put Up With Me, Tears and Anger and All?”
Category Archives: Poems
When Friendships Don’t Take Root
Friendship in parenthood often feels like a tender seed you hope will grow—playdates carefully arranged, laughter shared in muddy parks, and the promise of something lasting for both children and adults. But sometimes, those seeds never sprout. Even the friendships that start brightly can fade into silence without explanation, leaving children with unanswered questions andContinue reading “When Friendships Don’t Take Root”
Poem About Child’s Fear of Parent Dying: Night Whispers
As parents, we are often called upon in the quietest hours—when the world is dark and our children’s worries feel the loudest. Gentle parenting isn’t just about the calm moments; it’s about meeting our children’s fears with open arms, even when our own hearts are heavy and tired.
Parenting Outside the Lines Poem: The Messy, Unseen Truth Behind Raising Kids (and a Business) Your Way
Parenting is never easy—but when you’re doing it differently, it can feel downright impossible. Add running a business to the mix, and suddenly you’re juggling tantrums, staff call-outs, and the never-ending pile of laundry. In the thick of it, love often feels lost in the chaos, and it’s hard to know if you’re even doingContinue reading “Parenting Outside the Lines Poem: The Messy, Unseen Truth Behind Raising Kids (and a Business) Your Way”
Poem: What I Tell My Children
Sometimes, the stories we carry from our own childhoods are a tangled mix of light and shadow. When my young kids asked me to share my earliest memories, I found myself walking a delicate line — wanting to protect their innocence while honouring the truth of my past. This poem is a glimpse into thoseContinue reading “Poem: What I Tell My Children”
Poem: Splitting In Three
Bedtime in our house has always been a journey—sometimes sweet, often challenging, and lately, more emotional than ever. As a parent of three, I’ve found myself pulled in different directions, wishing I could be everywhere at once to comfort each of my children through their nighttime fears and worries. Over the years, we’ve tried everyContinue reading “Poem: Splitting In Three”
Poem About Unschooling: The Way We Wander
In a world that often measures success by grades and schedules, unschooling offers a gentle, heart-centred alternative that honours each child’s natural curiosity and unique path. For our family, this approach means embracing learning through life’s everyday moments—whether it’s picking up litter to protect wildlife, exploring new places, or simply playing freely and safely atContinue reading “Poem About Unschooling: The Way We Wander”
Hold Onto Your Kids: An Ode to Dr. Gordon Neufeld
Why I Hold Onto Dr. Gordon Neufeld’s Wisdom: A Poetic Tribute In a world where childhood often feels overshadowed by peer pressure and social calendars packed with endless play dates, it can be challenging to share a different perspective on what children truly need to thrive. For over two decades, Dr. Gordon Neufeld has beenContinue reading “Hold Onto Your Kids: An Ode to Dr. Gordon Neufeld”
Poem: Strings and Wings
For much of my life, I felt like a puppet—my actions dictated by fear, perfectionism, and a constant urge to please. Growing up in an authoritarian home where affection was conditional and expectations unyielding, I learned early to silence my true self for the sake of harmony and approval. It took years of struggle, loss,Continue reading “Poem: Strings and Wings”
Poem: The (W)hole of Me
My life so far has been a powerful and moving story—one not widely known. For years, I struggled to find a way to set it free. This poem was born from that journey, inspired by the idea of transforming “the hole of me” into “the whole of me,” a concept I embraced after taking aContinue reading “Poem: The (W)hole of Me”
Gentle Parent 