Editor's Note

Our theme for October is "pretend." Whether you're pretending that you've got a handle on this whole parenting thing, faking your way through the trial by fire known as the homemade Hallowe'en costume, or convincing yourself that you can absolutely host 20 of your closest realtives for Thanksgving, October is all about that belief in the impossible.

There's a reason "make believe" is a synonym for pretend for belief is essential to the process. Without the belief, you have no magic, no wonder, no soul; belief infuses everything we do, whether it's embracing the women we've become or choosing to join in on the pagan festivities of the season.

Me? I believe in Sweet Beatrice. I believe that there's a place for parents who don't need a constant bombardment of how they're doing it worng. A place that celebrates choices and diversity in the role of mother. That looks at it with honesty, humour, and a marked lack of judgement. Hopefully, if you're here reading, you believe that too.








































































































































































































































Our theme this month is "pretending." Whether it's pretending you know t-o*