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All The Ways Parenting Is Like Coaching Organized Sports

September 28, 2016 by Alison Tedford Leave a Comment

Take me out to the ballgame! Or literally anywhere, really. I just need to get out of the house. I've actually been super involved with NCAA football lately for a project I'm working on and it occurred to me that parenting really isn't that different than coaching organized sports. Here's what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports & Outdoors Tagged With: coach, parenting, practice, sports

A Portugal-Inspired Soup For The Soul

September 23, 2016 by Erin Silver Leave a Comment

It's still technically summer as I write, but I'm already in the mood for soup. It's one of the easiest things to make, it's filling, and after a week on vacation in Portugal, I'm desperate for the chance to detox! I searched for healthy soup recipes and came across one for a hearty turkey and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: grocery store, Kale, Portugal, soup, turkey

6 Edmonton Parks Bound To Be Fast Family Favourites (And Tire Out Little Legs)

September 15, 2016 by UrbanMoms Leave a Comment

This article has been brought to you by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies. Present in nearly 100 countries, IHG® has 168 million guests staying in 726,876 rooms in more than 5,000 hotels per year and values comfort, quality, and adventures for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports & Outdoors Tagged With: Edmonton, IHG, outdoors, parks

Where To Find Free Events For Kids During the World Cup Of Hockey

September 13, 2016 by Sonya Leave a Comment

This September, the World Cup of Hockey Tournament will take over the city. From September 16  to October 1, 2016, some of the best international hockey players will take to the ice at the Air Canada Centre. The tournament will host 170 of the best players in the NHL. Eight countries will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Sports & Outdoors Tagged With: nhl, NHLPA, Toronto, World Cup of Hockey

5 Foods To Help Boost Your Kid’s Brain Power

September 8, 2016 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Summer vacation has been pretty easy. When it came to preparing meals we just grabbed whatever was in the fridge and went on with our day. We also had access to fresh and local produce at local farmer's markets and grocers. The peaches and tomatoes have been juicy, sweet, and abundant this year. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Life Tagged With: back-to-school, berries, Brain food, Brain Food For Kids, brain health, coconut oil, eggs, Grain Brain, Omega-3

Can A Backpack Be Bad For A Child’s Back?

August 23, 2016 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

September is quickly approaching and that means back to school is just around the corner. While parents rejoice and the kid's moan and groan, it’s important to get geared up for school. This means getting the right backpack for your child that will last throughout the school year. Although not as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Life Tagged With: backpacks, how to avoid back pain, how to choose the right backpack, how to make sure your backpack fits

Cheers To The Good Moms For Sometimes Being Bad

August 19, 2016 by Erin Silver Leave a Comment

When I arrived in Halifax two weeks ago, I wasn't sure I'd survive. How was I supposed to focus on writing my book and earning my degree when my kids were 800 miles away? I'd miss them too much. Cry for them. I'd crumble when they cried for me. Was I a good mom for leaving, or was I bad? I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, Work & Career Tagged With: away, Bad Moms, boys, degree, Studying, writing

Unplugged For Laughs

August 17, 2016 by Alison Tedford Leave a Comment

I don't "unplug" often enough. I work online, I curate content all the time, and I'm always on the go. I try to take as many breaks as possible from technology to focus on what's most important to me—my family. But it can be hard to juggle everything. I took a couple afternoons off this weekend to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: family, fun, laughs, phone-free, unplugged

Making Summer Beauty Looks Last Longer

August 8, 2016 by Sonya 1 Comment

It's the beginning of August and I'm already getting those moments where I want to make the summer days last. We go through the motions, right? At the beginning of the summer we look ahead and think "how are we going to survive?" Then the end of July hits and all of a sudden we're seeing the store … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Style & Beauty Tagged With: Essie Canada, Jane Iredale, Sandal Rescue, The Body Shop, The Face Shop

Facing My Own Fears For My Boys

August 5, 2016 by Erin Silver Leave a Comment

I'm now in my final year of my Masters of Fine Arts program. In addition to writing a book, filing book reports and completing other assignments, I also have to spend two weeks in Halifax this summer for an intensive residency. It means saying goodbye to my kids, friends, and family, and living in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adulthood, Life Tagged With: Airport, facing fears, fears, friends, kids, missing, Plane, residency, school

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