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5 Tips For Surviving The Back To School Transition

September 11, 2017 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

We blinked and the summer ended. September is already well under way and we can barely remember those two glorious months we spent with the kids. Being back at school means we're back to the wake ups, the lunch packing, the sock finding and the general carnage as we rush out the door. It’s going … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids Tagged With: back-to-school, routine, transition

I’m Doing This One Parenting Thing Really Well (And I Have No Idea Why)

August 9, 2017 by Erin Pepler Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever hung out with a group of moms—and I’m willing to bet you have—there are two things you almost definitely talked about. The first one is sleep (you want it, you need it, you’re not getting any). The second? Kids and food. From breastfeeding or bottles to first foods and the next ten … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids Tagged With: adventurous, fussy, picky eaters

Screw The Summer Learning—This Break, I’m Letting My Kids Just Be Kids

June 29, 2017 by Leslie Kennedy 1 Comment

Another school year has come to an end. I remember the last days of school fondly. We’d all scream “no more pencils, no more books!” The last day of school was always the best day ever. Sure, we’d maybe miss our friends and teachers over the summer but that final moment of leaving the school on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids Tagged With: learning, play, school holidays, summer, work

How To Tell The Difference Between Potty Training And Nighttime Wetting (And 4 Ways To Manage The Transition)

June 12, 2017 by Heather Dixon Leave a Comment

After having three kids, I’ve come to realize that potty training always goes one of two ways. Either it’s ridiculously easy or it’s ridiculously hard. I’ve tried everything under the sun, from playing games and filling out charts to reading books and playing with “potty” toys. Each potty training … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids Tagged With: diapers, Good Nites, nighttime wetting, potty training

The Politics Of Buying My Kid Annoying Presents (Or Why On Earth Did You Get Her Drums?)

April 3, 2017 by Leslie Kennedy Leave a Comment

When my kids were little, we had gift rules. No, we didn’t give people a piece of paper with things they could and could not buy our kids. But if they inquired, my husband would say, "All I ask is nothing that can roll under the couch, nothing that has no on and off switch and nothing without volume … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids Tagged With: annoying, drum kit, kids, loud, presents gifts

Thank God My Son Didn’t Get Into Daycare

March 3, 2017 by Leslie Kennedy 2 Comments

When I lost my job early last year, in the middle of the school year, I had to remove my then four and six-year-old from the YMCA after school program. When I found a new job just two months later, there was a spot available for my daughter, but my younger son's spot had been taken and the waiting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Parenting Tagged With: activities, afterschool, crisis, daycare, Globe&Mail, kids, taekwondo

Are Competitive Sports Pushing Our Kids Too Far?

December 26, 2016 by Leslie Kennedy 4 Comments

Maybe it was something I just wasn’t aware of as a kid or maybe it has grown in prominence but it seems like every second child I know is doing competitive dance. Kids who have a passion and an aptitude for dance are taking multiple hours of dance a week, honing their skill and gearing up for local, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Parenting Tagged With: competitive ballet, competitive dance, competitive sports, pushing kids too far in sports

The Argos Junior Cheer Team Are The Thrill Of The Summer

August 30, 2016 by Erin Silver Leave a Comment

I hadn’t been to a Toronto Argos football game in years. Since I was a kid, probably. But when the chance came to take my kids, I knew they would be thrilled. We headed down with three other families to watch the Argos on a Saturday afternoon. BMO Field was beautiful and we picked up some Argos gear … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Parenting Tagged With: Argos, cheerleaders, junior team, Toronto

Does Your Child Wet The Bed? Don’t Sweat It.

June 24, 2016 by Erin Silver 1 Comment

The start of summer is an exciting time, but if your child is stressed about new routines, a new baby, divorce, or experiences like sleepover camp, bedwetting can become a problem. I recently spoke to renowned clinical therapist and mental health specialist, Michele Kambolis, author of Generation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Parenting Tagged With: bedwetting, being a mom, kids who wet the bed, michele kambolis, nighttime wetting, tips for kids who wet the bed

What Goes Up Must Come Down

June 15, 2016 by Alison Tedford 2 Comments

When my son's dad and I were together, he was taking flying lessons and aspired to be a pilot. He flew flight simulators on the computer and relished his time in the air. It was no surprise to me that he would try to pass this love of flight on to his son. While I personally don't enjoy airplanes, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Parenting Tagged With: being a mom, being a parent, flying, funny kid stories, humour, kids, piloting, relatable parenting stories

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