Before I had Will, there were a few promises I made to myself about how I wanted to raise him. Now, stop rolling your eyes. These weren't promises along the lines of 'my kid is going to be the next Michael Jordan!' I'm talking more along the lines of things I wanted to do to make sure he kept … [Read more...]
Barbie Joins The World Of Super Heroes
Big news coming out of Mattel: Barbie's latest career is going to be.... a Super Hero! For the first time in Barbie's 56-years, the iconic doll is declaring the year to "Be Super" and inviting kids to celebrate their own super acts on an everyday level. To celebrate, fans are invited to visit … [Read more...]
Are We Raising A Generation Of Materialists?
Giving your child an "I love you" gift maybe doing a lot more harm than good. According to a recent study published by the Journal of Consumer Research, parents who use material possessions as gestures of love are potentially raising a generation of materialists. The same was also true when … [Read more...]
Grocery Shopping Alone: How Parenting Has Changed Me
The evidence was staring me right in the face. Parenting has changed me. It’s not just that I can’t respond to a question with “Everything is awesome” without getting that stupid song stuck in my head. Under “Things Mom Likes To Do For Fun” on his mother’s day questionnaire, my son wrote “My … [Read more...]
What Are Your Kids Up To On Social Media?
Back in the summer last fall I was introduced to a new app called VISR. It's an app designed to help families keep a respectful eye on their kids' social media usage. I know what you're thinking... there are lots of options out there. This is different and it's a way for parents to keep tabs and … [Read more...]
Get Ready Moms: The Baby Show Is Coming
Are you trying to get pregnant? Are you already expecting? Or maybe you're a brand new mom? If you're in Ottawa or the GTA, then The Baby Show is where you want to be this March! On March 21-22nd the Baby Show and over 100 exhibitors will be rolling in to the EY Centre is Ottawa to give you a … [Read more...]
A Decent Girl
My fourteen-year-old daughter came home from school one day this week and sighed. “Rough day?” I asked. “Everyone was making fun of me because I said I was a feminist.” My first emotions were pride and relief. Well, I must’ve done something right if she can stand up in grade nine and own … [Read more...]
“Toy Of The Year” Continues To Perpetrate Gender Stereotypes
The Toy Industry Association has handed out its awards for “Boy Toy of the Year” and “Girl Toy of the Year." This year, boy toy is the interactive Zoomer Dino named Boomer. He went on to win overall "Toy of the Year" honour. The dinosaur allows children, (preferably males ones apparently) to … [Read more...]
Hoarders: The Pediatric Edition
It is a scientific fact that you can tell your child 500 times to clean his room and he will not hear you, but he will definitely hear the crinkle of a bag of potato chips opened surreptitiously after bedtime. I look at his bedroom and am struck by the thought that housekeeping skills just might be … [Read more...]
Discussing Dinner, Dessert & Danette With The Mulroneys
All around Wonder Woman Jessica Mulroney (she works for Kleinfeld at Hudson’s Bay is the co-founder of the not-for-profit Shoebox Project) and her husband (and E-Talk host) Ben, have their hands full with their three adorable kids: fraternal twins Brian and John (4) and Ivy (22 months). With … [Read more...]
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