I'm happy to report that the diet hasn't been a point of contention for the past few days. Unfortunately that's because Cuyler has only eaten 2 small sausage rounds since last Thursday.He and Eva were hit hard with a virus that brought with it high temperatures and hacking coughs. Eva's temp … [Read more...]
Ear piercing scare – what every parent needs to know!
A couple of weeks ago my 8 year old daughter Arielle started complaining of her ear hurting where the piercing hole is. It looked all red and I asked her how long it had been hurting. She told me a few days. When I touched the lobe part it felt very swollen so I put some ear cleaner and … [Read more...]
The Adventures of Jack
I recently read a great article by Julia Donaldson about the magic of picture books, which I wrote about here. And she's right, that they are wonderful worlds for sharing with our wee ones. She has written some great ones, some perennial favourites, herself, of course. Who doesn't love The Gruffalo? … [Read more...]
The Stolen Child
My girl is gone. And it happened so slowly, so insidiously, that I hardly noticed it taking place. Just like in one of my favourite poems, she has been carried away almost, it seems, by faeries...Come away, O human child!To the waters and the wildWith a faery, hand in hand,For the world's more full … [Read more...]
Go With the Flo
"Hey, Mom! Do you need a new pompom?" my three year-old asks as I sit perched on the toilet."I do, actually. How about you pass me one of the big ones in the purple wrapper," I reply.She fishes in the box of Tampax and proudly brings me a new tampon (Super Plus, thankyouverymuch) and asks a few … [Read more...]
Talking Black History, Three Ways
There are lots of ways to approach a focus like Black History Month, depending on the child's age, what you want them to take away from talking about it, and where you want to shine a spotlight. There are lots of wonderful picture book biographies of important figures who made a difference in the … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Good times.
I've been counting down the days to the end of this crummy week. Friday couldn't come soon enough...So why not go out with a bang?Cuyler was sent home from school yesterday with a fever of 103.An hour after Eva got home from school, she spiked one too.Good times, indeed... … [Read more...]
Pair of Aces – Detective Agency – Introduction
I'd never been under surveillance before. Not to my knowledge. It's quite a shock to find out that the privacy you thought you had was an illusion. You have no idea how long it has been going on for; at least if the people "surveilling" you are any good. And the pair of … [Read more...]
This Means War! An UrbanMoms Exclusive Interview!
John Paul Ruttan, the 10 year old Toronto born actor is like any other kid his age...except he's just walked the red carpet with Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy, and Chris Pine for his supporting role in the new feature film THIS MEANS WAR (opens nationwide on Friday, February 17). UrbanMoms was … [Read more...]
The Original Baby Soiree!
Are you a new, or soon to be, mom in the Toronto area? You may be interested in attending THE ORIGINAL BABY SOIREE hosted by the Intercontinental Yorkville Hotel on March 11th. This is touted as the MOST luxurious baby & toddler event of the season!The event will feature more than 40 of … [Read more...]
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