Author: Cate de Vreede
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The Biggest Gift I Could Give My Only Child
We already live in a society where parenting in isolation has become the norm. Our “DIY” culture has us striving for our own house, yard, and all the “things” we need to be a self-sufficient family unit. With that DIY attitude comes the mindset that we are also to be all to our children.
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Common Cohousing Myths and Misconceptions
I’ve been with Treehouse Village since the get-go, and there aren’t many questions about it that surprise me anymore. “Is it for introverts?”, “Is it a cult?”, “Do you share bathrooms?”. I don’t mind answering even the strangest questions, as I appreciate curiosity. While cohousing has been successful in other parts of the world, including North America, the idea is new to Atlantic Canada. Many different assumptions may come to mind when you hear the term “cohousing,” so as a current member and future resident of this wonderful community, I would like to debunk some of those myths here! “I…