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How To Create A Better Bedtime Routine

January 22, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Most of us have experienced the struggles of going to bed with our little ones. We know how important creating a a bedtime routine is; it's a routine that helps kids, and us, wind down the day. Each child and family needs are different but if you've established a routine, it would make bedtime a … [Read more...]

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How To Become A Real Life Evil Step Mother

January 16, 2015 by Marianne Litman 1 Comment

And we thought Cinderella and Snow White had it bad. Katrina Simmons is a stay-at-home mother of three who also has three step children who split their time between their home with their father and Simmons and their biological mother’s home. Simmons recently published an extraordinarily long, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Motherhood, Parenting, Parenting Issues, Separation & Divorce Tagged With: blended family, divorce, evil step mother, katrina simmons, remarry, step children, step monster, step-parent

8 Super Simple Ways to Get Healthy With Your Kids

January 16, 2015 by Kait Fowlie Leave a Comment

Written by Kait Fowlie January—the month of fresh starts and health kicks! Too bad it's bleak as hell outside and getting out of bed in the morning is about as inspiring as the morning after New Year’s Eve... So, here’s the deal: getting your healthy resolutions under way isn't about waiting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Health & Fitness, Parenting Tagged With: be healthy, eat breakfast, exercise with kids, fitness, healthy lifestyle, keep kids healthy, sleep, sleep patterns

How To Get A Head Start On Holiday Shopping Using Your AIR MILES

December 4, 2014 by Marianne Litman Leave a Comment

I have spent all year saving up my AIR MILES and doing everything I can to earn miles faster. By using my American Express AIR MILES Card alongside my AIR MILES Collector Card, I was able to earn miles on every purchase I made, and twice the miles on anything I bought at an AIR MILES Sponsor. And … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Finance, Holidays, Life Tagged With: airmiles, american express, amex, Christmas shopping, holiday shopping

3 Rainy Day Crafts To Brighten Any Kid’s Day

November 17, 2014 by Kait Fowlie 1 Comment

Written by Kait Fowlie Rainy November days require tactics for indoor fun. Rather than vegetate on the couch and stare into a screen, take advantage of home-bound days to put your kid's imagination to work. These super-simple, something-from-nothing crafts all double as games, and will take a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Family, Family, Life Tagged With: crafts, indoor hopscotch, paper airplanes, rainy day, rainy day activities, rainy day crafts, shadow puppets

Boredom-Proof November Bucket List For Families

November 10, 2014 by Kait Fowlie Leave a Comment

Written by Kait Fowlie Halloween may be over, but the fun of fall doesn't have to be. In November, the weather is ideal for bundling up and setting off on a hike, picnic, or if you never got around to it in October, apple picking! Don't start hibernating yet — give the last of fall your all. Here … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Infants & Toddlers, Kids, Parenting Tagged With: Christmas cards, fall activities, fall family activities, family activities, family fun, family literacy month, football game, hiking, indoor garden, knitting, Star Gazing

Why Aruba Is A Great Choice For Your Next Family Vacation

October 29, 2014 by Guest Author 1 Comment

Our family loves to travel. BK (that’s before kids) my hubby and I travelled across Europe, to many exciting US cities (usually with the plan of seeing a major league baseball game) and to any sunny destination we could find. AK (yup, that’s after kids) our travel wings were clipped slightly and we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Reviews, Travel Tagged With: aruba, baby beach, Beaches, beer, boardwalk small hotel aruba, butterfly farm, donkey sanctuary, eagel beach, Family Vacation, moomba beach bar, ostrich farm, palm beach, patios, picnics

Building Confidence At School With Downtime At Home

September 23, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

By now we've all settled into the new school year. First week jitters have been replaced by familiar faces and learning expectations. We had our curriculum night this week and the teacher reminded us to support our kids at home. Give them the right tools to keep them motivated throughout the year. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education, Family, Kids, Parenting, TV Tagged With: 90210, Animal ABCs, Facts of Life, Glee, Netflix Canada, Pursuit of Happyness, radio, school, Super Why, Thomas

Single Mom Is Pregnant Again At 51 & Good For Her

September 10, 2014 by Marianne Litman Leave a Comment

I believe that all women have the right to make whatever decisions they choose to make when it comes to their bodies. Reproduction in its many shapes and forms, is something that women have the right to choose at any age or stage of their adult lives. In 2012, at the age of 49, Tracey Kahn used … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Motherhood, Parenting, Single Mom Tagged With: double standard, invitro fertilization, ivf, new york post, single mom, Single Moms

We Want To Know “What’s In The Bowl”?

September 8, 2014 by Jennifer 4 Comments

Childhood milestones run the gamut. There are those that we want to remember by marking down in baby books (think first smile, first tooth, first step). There are those we’d rather forget, but will likely remember, (I’m thinking “first visit to the ER”, “first temper tantrum in a public place” and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Food, Kids, Life Tagged With: breakfast, breakfast cereal, cereal, good food choices, healthy breeakfast, healthy eating, independent kids, kids, what's in the bowl

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