In a former life I created a blog called CRUNCH compass. The name pops up in my posts now and then. It was a fun creative outlet and, in hindsight, an excellent way to hone my writing skills. The tagline was “helping to navigate you through the CRUNCH,” meaning those hard early years of parenthood.Continue reading “My parenting blog”
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Top Books 2021
These are the best books I read this year. Some were rereads and some were new, but they were all ones I couldn’t stop thinking or talking about. Of course I had to include my book, it was the one I thought and talked about the most! To learn more about my memoir, click here.Continue reading “Top Books 2021”
Don’t Call Me Crazy: a short story
This story was a birthday gift for my son, inspired by one of his mind-blowing questions. After he read it he said “This looks really pro. Like you’ve taken a course.” Thanks kid. DISCLAIMER: This story might seem to suggest that I am against medication, which is not true. There is a lot more toContinue reading “Don’t Call Me Crazy: a short story”
I need a vacay after the vacay.
The CRUNCH: I need a vacay after the vacay. CRUNCH deets: It seemed like a good idea when you booked. But after schlepping the diapers, car seat, and pack and play, surviving the plane ride with a finger-walker, figuring out how to beach nap it, and feeding your toddler mostly French fries for a week…Continue reading “I need a vacay after the vacay.”
The great childcare debate: to nanny or not?
Article written for CRUNCH compass about the pros and cons of various childcare options (nanny/daycare/dayhome) and how to choose what’s best for your family. https://chaell.wordpress.com/2014/01/10/the-great-childcare-debate/
Book Love: 5 Great Picks for Christmas
Book review and suggestions for toddlers, preschoolers, children, and adults published on The Baby Spot. http://thebabyspot.ca/book-love-5-great-picks-for-christmas/
Holy Batcave Batman!
Product review of the Imaginext® DC Super Friends™ Batcave written for Mommy Connections West Toronto. https://www.mommyconnections.ca/west-toronto/2013/11/21/mom-approved-imaginext-dc-super-friends-batcave/
About Me
I’m a freelance writer and editor who was an automation engineer for fifteen years. I’m also bipolar. My areas of expertise include mental health/illness, building resilience, parenting, health and fitness, and women’s fiction. Specialties:• Writing• Editing• Copy editing• Ghostwriting• Research, fact-checking, interviewing I have an Honours Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) degree with a Minor inContinue reading “About Me”
Charise Jewell 