Heather M. Jones
Heather M. Jones is a writer, Torontonian, and mother of two boys. When not busy writing and mothering, she enjoys spending too much time on Facebook, and trying to decode her two cats.
13 Toys From Our Childhood We Can’t Believe Existed
Do you ever look at your kids’ toys and think, “Who the hell thinks up this stuff? Why are kids’ toys so stupid these...
Ohio School Refuses to Allow Religious Exemptions for Vaccines Amid Outbreaks of Measles
Sitting in the pamphlet stand of the indoor play place sat a brochure from the municipal health department with a cover that said simply,...
7 Theories On Why My Kids’ Room Is Always A Mess
My kids share a room. If you ever want to know what this experience is like as a parent, I suggest buying two beds,...
10 Ridiculous Things Moms Think About While Trying To Sleep
My guess is that at least some of you are reading this late at night, unable to sleep. I see you. Solidarity, friend.
It seems...
There Is Nothing Sexier Than A Dad Teaching His Boys About Equality
“It’s not true, you know.”
“What?” My ten-year-old responded to my husband’s seemingly out-of-the-blue comment. Even I didn’t know what he to what he was...
I Feel Better When I Stay Up Late – Or Even All Night
I have a love/hate relationship with sleep. Naps are the best invention on earth (fight me, preschoolers), but I loathe going to bed. I’m...
Pot Is Legal But Here’s Why We Need To Be Worried For Our Teens
On October 17th, Canada legalized marijuana. Within a day, Canada faced a marijuana shortage. To say that pot is popular would be a gross...
Daycare Provider Shares Appalling Post Secret Message, But We’re Not Here For It
In my former professional life, I was a daycare teacher. The kids in my care ranged in age from infant to age twelve, and...
Why I Let My Kids Skip School For A Mental Health Day
Sometimes I let my kids skip school for a mental health day.
“My leg hurts.”
Uh-huh. This wasn’t the first time I had heard this claim...
10 Reasons Moms Have Resting Bitch Face
“You’re actually nice!” People seem to think saying this to me is a compliment. What they really mean is, “Your face and demeanor lead...