Reading Week Update
Reading week flew by, but we managed to enjoy some quality family time with the kids.
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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
- Apr 26, 2022
Teens| Partying and Drinking
So your teen wants to start going to parties but you are freaking out because all you can think about is the terrible shit that can go...
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Tarren Gilchrist
- Apr 19, 2022
Life of Mom| 10 Ideas to Make Life Easier
Life with kids is busy. Here are 10 ways I try to make it just a little bit easier.
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Tarren Gilchrist
- Mar 23, 2022
Mom Guilt| 13 things to stop apologizing for
Mom guilt can be overwhelming and seemingly endless. This is a love letter to you reminding us we are human and to give ourselves some grace
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Tarren Gilchrist
- Feb 21, 2022
The Teenage boy | Puberty Truths
A girlfriend reached out to me this week and asked if boys get less disgusting as they get older and as much as I wanted to give her some...
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Tarren Gilchrist
- Jan 22, 2022
Navigating the Pitfalls and Privileges of Parenting Teenagers: Embracing the Role of the 'Cool Mom'
What is a cool mom? We have lots of on-screen role models like Lorelai Gilmore, and June George but what does it really mean to be one?
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Tarren Gilchrist
- Jan 18, 2022
Household Treasure Hunt
It never ceases to amaze me the random stuff that kids leave laying around.
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Tarren Gilchrist
- Dec 9, 2021
Mom Life| Things I've has to say sorry for this week
Captain’s Log Sunday, December 8th, 2021 It’s been a minute since my last report, I’ve been extremely busy, with nothing and everything...
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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
- Oct 11, 2021
Mom's Gratitude List| Top 5
Captain’s Log Monday, October 11th, 2021 It’s 6 AM, I've been up for an hour or so having slept like crap, the result of too much turkey...
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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
- Aug 16, 2021
Frustrated Mom| Lazy Teens
Captain’s Log Monday, August 16th, 2021 I believe I have won the battle on glassware for the moment, but am losing the war in my pursuit...
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Tarren Gilchrist
- Jul 26, 2021
Teenage Driver -Road Trip!
Captain’sLog Monday, July 26th, 2021 The Crew seems to be sailing through summer at a comfortable pace. Everyone except the Duchess is...
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Tarren Gilchrist
- Jul 18, 2021
TEENAGE DRIVER ALERT!
Relic got his driver's liscense.
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Tarren Gilchrist
- Jun 28, 2021
GRADUATION. COVID-19. SUMMER VACATION 2021
Sunday, June 27th, 2021 Captain’s Log It’s been an exciting week aboard the S.S Shit Show, as we officially have two high schoolers now....
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Tarren Gilchrist
- Jun 10, 2021
Failed Family Adventure
Sunday Canoe trip down the Beaver River was met with a sour attitude from the crew.
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Tarren Gilchrist
- May 31, 2021
Tuesday, May 31st, 2021
Captain’s log While reflecting on this past week, I wanted to just say how grateful for my crew despite the continued lockdown. Every day...
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Tarren Gilchrist
- May 26, 2021
Wednesday, May 26th, 2021
Captain’s Log Nothing major to report about the long weekend. The most excitement seemed to happen on the local FaceBook citizen forum....
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Tarren Gilchrist
- May 20, 2021
Tuesday, May 20th, 2021
Captain’s log The weather over the past week has been absolutely spectacular, similarly to the attitude aboard the ship. Moods were so...
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Tarren Gilchrist
- Apr 29, 2021
Thursday, April 29th, 2021
Captain’s log The last week has been a tricky one for me. The crew are all back to school with online learning and Number 2 is back to...
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