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Tips for a Packed Lunch

February 23, 2009 by Kath

One of my 2009 New Year's resolutions was to prepare my daughters' school lunches the day before, instead of racing around on school day mornings in a panic trying to get them to finish their orange juice and cereal while I put together a rushed lunch kit and hurry them out the door, toothpaste … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Food, Parenting Tagged With: citrus, Florida, grapefruit, packed lunches, school lunches

Who’s A Bully?

February 19, 2009 by Kath

My eight year-old daughter spoke at a school assembly yesterday, which made me really proud. The theme of the assembly was RESPECT. (Actually, my daughter shared what she'd learned about Mozart and the Magic Flute - the respect theme came later). At one point in the assembly, the grade ones read … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: bullying, childhood, mom blog, mommy blog, parenting, schools

Family Day – Snacks on The Go

February 16, 2009 by Kath

Many Canadians are lucky enough to be able to celebrate Family Day this February 16. It's the perfect time for a holiday - mid-winter blahs are at their peak, and the period between Christmas and Easter is the longest stretch we have to endure without a holiday. So Family Day comes as a very welcome … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Food, Parenting Tagged With: citrus, florida grapefruit, grapefruit

Technokids

February 11, 2009 by Kath

 I've been thinking a lot lately about childhood (for one reason or another), and one of the things I cannot help but notice is the amazing influence technology has had on my children. I remember thinking of all the amazing advances my grandmothers had witnessed in their lives: the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: parenting, technology, technology and kids

His Current Obsession

February 10, 2009 by Jen

Of course I love my children. And, like most moms, I think they are totally the bomb. But part of this is that there are things I truly admire about them. Things that are quirky and unique and represent something that sets them apart. These things, for the most part, are qualities that I didn't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Motherhood Tagged With: blog mom, books, children's books, England, history of england, history of the kings and queens of england, London, mom, mom blog, motherhood, parenting, reading

Overheard

February 9, 2009 by Kath

My five year-old daughter and her friend playing make-believe in the living room:DAUGHTER: "Pretend I'm the mom, and you're the kid."FRIEND: "And you're a teenager."DAUGHTER: "Teenagers aren't moms!"FRIEND: "Some of them are."DAUGHTER: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: mom blog, mommy blog, motherhood, mummy blog, parenting, teenage mother

A Mushy, Warm and Fuzzy, Feel Good Post

February 9, 2009 by Jen

Today is a good day. A really, really good day. Despite the fact that I slept a total of 3 hours last night waiting, I am on a high. A baby will do that to you. That's right, a baby. You know, their smell, soft skin, round backs. Yum. And I get to snuggle one soon because I am an Aunt again. My … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motherhood Tagged With: birthday party, blog mom, Canadian Cancer Society, charity, mom blog, new baby, parenting blog, parenting website

What IS the Purpose of School??

February 3, 2009 by Jen

Recently someone sent me this amazing video about what the world will look like for our children. The rate of change and growth of technology is mind boggling and means that it is virtually impossible to visualize our children's future. They will have jobs that don't exist yet using technology that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motherhood Tagged With: blog mom, Did You Know, education, future, Karl Fisch, mom blog, mommy blog, parenting blog, shift happens, technology, The Fischbowl, what is the purpose of school

What’s my Motivation?

January 27, 2009 by Rob

Why does getting your child to do something for you one day seem so simple, yet another day seem almost impossible? The good news is that educational researchers from around the world have also wondered the same thing, and have found some answers. Just like the proverbial struggling actor trying to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: education, education expert, expert advice, mom blog, motivating children, motivation

Mothering or Meddling?

January 22, 2009 by Jen

How involved should we be in our children's social lives? Check out the latest Mom's The Word Video Podcast and let me know what you think. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motherhood Tagged With: children's friends, choosing friends, friendship, meddling, mom blog, mothering, parenting

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