Jam Gen Calendar: A Guided Tour Around the Sun

Even in the good years, getting through a trip around the sun can feel like a Herculean effort. Each lunar… Read more Jam Gen Calendar: A Guided Tour Around the Sun

Jam Gen Parenting: A Very Canadian Story

In December 2008, my husband, sons (then aged five and two) and I travelled to my childhood home in St.… Read more Jam Gen Parenting: A Very Canadian Story

I knew Santa’s days were numbered when Son #1, then age eight, told me that there was a “real” Santa… Read more Jam Gen Ethics: The Ambiguity of Lying

“You remember what we talked about the other night? My friend … walking … grass … told his dad? And… Read more Jam Gen Ageing: What’s That You Say?

I realize the fact that I don’t like Halloween will be heresy to those who are fervent fans of this… Read more Jam Gen Parenting: Halloween Was Rarely a Treat

For what we are about to receive, may the Lord make us truly thankful. Amen. My sons half recite, half… Read more Jam Gen Parenting: The Gift of Gratitude

Hear that noise? No? Me neither. It’s 9:30 in the morning on the first day of school. That sound? Dead… Read more Jam Gen Parenting: Back to School

For those of you who have spent any time in corporate life, at some point you have likely been subjected… Read more Jam Gen Health: Stress Assessment

“Mom, Justin and I are dating.” With that simple statement, I am plunged into a brave new world. A not… Read more Jam Gen Parenting: Another Surprise

For anyone who uses Facebook, you will be familiar with the feature called “Your Memories on this Day.” Unbidden, this… Read more Jam Gen Love: The Firsts … and The Lasts