We all feel stressed and anxious, but not for the reasons you might expect. Spring is in the air and kids, parents and teachers alike are counting down the days until summer holidays. But you may be surprised to learn that most teachers don't wait with bated breath for the last day of school just … [Read more...]
Why The Buzz And Fuss Over American Girl?
I had first heard about this line of dolls from a friend a few yeas ago on a business trip to Chicago. I can't exactly remember what year it was. What I do remember is that a mommy friend of mine was obsessing over a visit to the store to get a doll for her daughter. I accompanied her to the shop … [Read more...]
Should You Be Taking A Prenatal Vitamin?
If you are a woman of childbearing age, you should be incorporating folic acid into your vitamin habits We all know that taking a multi-vitamin when you are trying to get pregnant is a must. But what a lot of women don’t realize is that all women of childbearing age should be taking a … [Read more...]
It’s A Phase
There are good days and bad days. There are good weeks and bad weeks. There are good months and bad months. I get it. Phases. We're in a bad phase. This morning, after two door slams, a shoe throwing episode and a screaming fit in my face, I had to leave the house. I had to leave because … [Read more...]
Know, Check, Protect
When I was pregnant with my firstborn daughter, I was intensely interested in all things natural. I planned on a natural, drug-free childbirth. I planned to exclusively breastfeed my new baby. I planned to use cloth diapers. I planned to practice attachment parenting. I was terrified of … [Read more...]
Retro Bathing Suits For Kids
My kids are ragamuffins. They have zany, unique fashion senses, and iron wills to match. So early on in their childhoods I decided that fighting about clothes just wasn't worth it. As long as they are (semi-)clean and their privates are covered, we're good. That being said, this season when they … [Read more...]
Jamaican Me Crazy!
Ya mon. We're midway through our Jamaican vacation! It's like a great novel! There are ups, downs, twists and turns! There are foreign languages! Nudity! High drama! Okay, this maybe slightly overstated but I have learned a few things! (The deep learnings will come later, and there have been … [Read more...]
You Folded It Wrong. Letting Go, One Compulsion At A Time
It has been a long, slow road to recovery for my daughter who suffered a ruptured appendix earlier this year; likewise for her mother and the state of our home. During Maddy's fortnight-plus in hospital, my daughters and I were buoyed by the support of friends, family and colleagues in a myriad … [Read more...]
TV Host Michael Lagimodiere Chats About GIVER!
I'm often chatting to friends and family about how we can "give back" to our community. We are often bombarded with requests for donations and we all do what we can do, right? I also believe in "doing" is very much part of "giving". It's equally as important to give time and effort. I strongly … [Read more...]
Your Child’s Favourite Nickelodeon AND Blue Apple Books Now On Kobo!
This is great news! Nickelodeon Publishing has announced that many of our favourite children's titles will be made available to Kobo Readers worldwide! More than 250 top eBook titles from iconic children's series including Bubble Guppies, Blue's Clues, The Backyardigans, Dora the Explorer, SpongeBog … [Read more...]
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