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EMBRACING THE JOURNEY OF MODERN MOTHERHOOD
Welcome to "A Captain's Blog," where the parenting stories are as unfiltered as a teenager's social media feed. We laugh at our mishaps, learn from our mistakes, and snag expert advice to navigate the teen maze. It's the go-to spot for real talk, belly laughs, and a hefty dose of "We've got this!" in the wild ride of raising teens.
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Tarren Gilchrist
Aug 23, 2023
Motherhood Musings: Hilarious Parenting Truths and Heartfelt Wisdom
Welcome to the wild ride that is parenthood – a journey that is as much comedy as it is complexity. If there's one truth we can all agree...
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Tarren Gilchrist
May 18, 2023
Surviving Mayhem: Post-Vacation Life
Captains log Tuesday May 16th, 2023 Do you ever have those days when you feel like you have 35 tabs open in your brain? I have felt this...
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Tarren Gilchrist
May 1, 2023
Mom Life| Navigating teenage behaviour when living with a university student and his younger sister
Captain’s Log Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 The weather this weekend was perfect for cracking the whip and getting some inside chores done...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Feb 16, 2023
Wednesday; Midweek Motherhood Mayhem
Why is it that midweek evenings always seem to be the most overwhelming?
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 31, 2023
Full House
Despite the chaoticness of having 5 kids for the week, the grocery costs, the laundry and the amount of driving, I love the chaos.
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 17, 2023
Here We Go Again!
Snow days, teenage angst and another day to myself lost. It's like I've written this story before.
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Tarren Gilchrist
Dec 6, 2022
Katriina| Meet Our New Exchange Student
Our Rotary Exchange student is finally here! Spent our first weekend together exploring Toronto and all its wonders.
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Tarren Gilchrist
Nov 29, 2022
Laughing Through Teenage Turbulence: A Millennial Mom's Through to Family Chaos
with one child away at school I'm really learning to savour the moments we are all home together.
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Tarren Gilchrist
Nov 22, 2022
Family Life: Parenting Teenagers
Do you have an opinionated, outspoken teenager in your house? Me to.
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Tarren Gilchrist
Nov 9, 2022
Best Books for Teenage Girls 2022
10 best books for teenage girls. Recommended by a teen. If we were villains, M.L Rio. We hunt the flame, Hafsah Faizal. Anne of Manhattan,
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Tarren Gilchrist
Oct 18, 2022
Reading Week Update
Reading week flew by, but we managed to enjoy some quality family time with the kids.
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Tarren Gilchrist
Oct 11, 2022
Thanksgiving| One For The Books
So much to be thankful for this year.
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Tarren Gilchrist
Sep 22, 2022
Surprises.
First, visit home from university and he not only brought his laundry home. Surprise! He brought the flu too.
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jun 16, 2022
Bring on the Summer
Captin’s log Wednesday, June 15th, 2022 Weather Report: temperature hot, humidity high, tension higher, severe weather and bad attitude...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 7, 2022
Applications and Cancellations
The house is in its 4th day of isolation. Fuses are short and boredom is at an all-time high.
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Tarren Gilchrist
Dec 30, 2021
Mom, the true spirit of Christmas
Thursday, December 30th, 2021 Captain’s Log It’s 5 days post-Christmas and I’m starting to come down from the festive high. Operation Ho...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Nov 8, 2021
Self-Care Saturday
Captain’s Log Monday, November 7th, 2021 I would like to put down on record that I officially do not know where October went, all I know...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Oct 22, 2021
Captain's Log
Friday, October 22nd, 2021 I have had to issue a ship-wide warring, it reads; I literally feel like my PMS is on steroids, one second...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Sep 28, 2021
Mom's Grievances
Captain’s Log Tuesday, September 28th, 2021 The Ship and its crew have managed to sail through the first few weeks of September with...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Sep 10, 2021
Road Trips and Teens
Captain’s Log Summer has come to an end and I must admit I’m thrilled, end of summer means my pirate crew goes back to school and I can...
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