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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
Jan 28, 2024
The Ripple Effect: Understanding Teenage Mental Health Issues and Its Impact on the Family
A stark narrative unfolded as I sifted through my old blog posts, penned in the early, disorienting days of the pandemic. The progression...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Dec 3, 2023
Wishlist Wonders and Winter Widowhood: Teens, Tidings, and Maternal Triumphs
Captain's Log, December 3rd, 2023. The crew has submitted their Christmas wish lists, and it seems they believe my role as captain...
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Tarren Gilchrist
Oct 4, 2023
Captain's Log: Navigating Loss and Laughter
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 Captain’s Log It's been a while since I shared the happenings aboard the S.S. Shit Show. We've been sailing...
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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
Jul 5, 2023
Summer Vacation: Exploring Empty Nesting as our Teenagers Live Their Best Lives
Captain’s Log - Monday, June 3rd, 2023 The Duchess and her fellow Marauders embarked on their Royal Tour of England last Saturday...
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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
Apr 10, 2023
Lessons Learned From The Trenches | A Parent's First Year Parenting A University Student.
As a parent, I thought I had it all figured out. I had spent months preparing for my son's first year at university. I had made lists,...
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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
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
Aug 23, 2022
So Many Tears.
You never truly feel prepared for your child to head off to university. So many emotions and fears.
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Tarren Gilchrist
Jul 25, 2022
Family Vacation Survival Guide
We are well into the summer season and if you haven’t gone on a family vacation yet then perhaps you have one coming up. The hubs and I...
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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
May 9, 2022
I Can't Make This Shit Up.
Captain’s Log Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 We’ve had a mild streak of bad luck on the ship, and last week played out like a bad slapstick...
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