There’s something about garlands that are just so cheerful! They can be so simple to make, yet add a whole lot of festivity to your home. I created a vertical garland made out of hearts cut out of the pages of magazines, taped to strands of twine. Sounds simple enough, right? Read on for the … [Read more...]
Separated Or Divorced? Our Top 3 Tips For Coping
I never thought I’d be a statistic; part of the roughly 42 percent of Canadian marriages that end in divorce. To me, marriage was something solid and constant. It was unbreakable. You worked through your issues, you figured it out no matter what. It was never something I thought about as being an … [Read more...]
6 Sweet Valentine’s Day Movies To Watch With Kids
Written by Kait Fowlie Spending Valentine's Day as a family this year? We totally approve. After all, the day is all about celebrating love. Love, and chocolate. A veg-out session on the couch with your fam and a movie you can all fall in love with is an ideal February night in. Skip the dinner … [Read more...]
Faith In Humanity—Restored
How often do you browse through social media accounts, only to toss your phone aside in disgust, your faith in humanity hitting rock bottom? I know it happens to me several times daily: news of atrocities committed in the name of one religion or another, parents being tried for neglect because they … [Read more...]
She Lies To Me: A Parenting Anthem
Sometimes I think about what the soundtrack of my parenting. I admit that some days it would be that 54-40 hit, She Lies To Me. I always swore that I would never lie to my children. My parents lied to us a lot. My sister's Halloween candy went missing, consumed by the dog (who carefully unwrapped … [Read more...]
Leggings SHOULD Be Pants (A Feminist Rallying Cry)
Leggings are not pants! It seems to be the rallying cry of a generation (mine), aimed at younger generations (including my daughters'). To be totally honest, most of the time I just ignore it as so much irrelevant internet noise in a world already full of irrelevant internet noise. But from … [Read more...]
My Child, Expert Curator Of Embarrassment
As consumers of technology we are used to having information curated for us based on our preferences and browsing history. This ensures the most relevant products and articles are made available. My child is a curator of sorts himself. Normally, he specializes in the curation of embarrassing … [Read more...]
5 Things I’ve Learned Today
This morning, Will taught me a couple things and I had an 'a-ha' parenting moment. I thought I'd take a minute to share because any one of these things could prove useful to you as you start your day. 1. 'Even though lots of people think the Milky Way is a big giant circle in the sky made out of … [Read more...]
DIY Kid-Friendly Dream Catcher
Written by Lauren Sena I’ve always been infatuated by dream catchers and love how different one can be from the other. Creating a dream catcher with all the intricate webbing and pretty embellishments can be time consuming, so I came up with a simple version that is great for kids to … [Read more...]
How To Create A Better Bedtime Routine
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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