Finding Common Ground
It’s so important to find a way to connect with your kids, especially as they get older. Finding something you have in common allows you to spend time together, and have conversations about your shared passion. But, as you can imagine, finding a connection with an almost twelve-year old son can prove challenging. Truthfully, that’s not so with my Mikaeel. Our shared passion is cooking and baking. I give him creative freedom in the kitchen that he doesn’t experience elsewhere. (“Dad doesn’t let me make this kind of mess!”) He would love to have a cook-off where he gives us a list of odd ingredients to create something edible.
Looking for ways to connect with your child this March Break? Our dietitian, Jenn Giurgevich, has you covered with family cooking ideas on page 20. Not looking to cook at home? Our Kid Zone kids talk eating out this month by offering their opinions on TVs in restaurants. March Break seems like a great time to treat the family to a night out, but we challenge you to use that time to talk, chat, tell jokes, be silly, catch up on each other’s day, play a game or ask questions. Turn off the tech and avoid the TVs – take tips from our wise youth on page 15.
We’ve been hearing from so many of you over our social media. “How do I get my child on one of your covers?” and “When does your annual photo contest begin?” Well, it’s here, so start snapping! We’ll be receiving entries to our 14th annual Captured Moments photo contest from March 10 – April 10. Check out our ad on page 19, and get complete details at themomandcaregiver.com. We can’t wait to see your little ones’ smiling faces!
We continue to feel the love from our community during our 20th anniversary year, and we want to spread the love right back to you. Visit our Facebook and Instagram pages for great 20th anniversary giveaways. We look forward to seeing you there. And to all the special women of the world who make such a difference every day, happy International Women’s Day on March 8th!
Sabina Manji, a lifelong Londoner, is an irrepressible entrepreneur, mother of a wonderful son, and also a committed volunteer.
