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What My Childhood Memories Are Teaching Me About Perspective

January 23, 2018 by Heather Jones Leave a Comment

As I saw the floor coming rapidly towards my face, I began to think that my mom might have been right about swinging on the stairs. She told me not to do it. She warned me I was going to hurt myself. But still, I was six and invincible, so I placed my right hand on the railing, and pressed my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: childhood, information, memories, perspective, six-years-old, understanding

Hollywood’s Obsession With Reboots Is Ruining TV (And Our Childhoods)

June 5, 2017 by Scarlett Ballantyne Leave a Comment

Back in May, the 3-hour TV remake of the hit movie Dirty Dancing aired on ABC to mostly disastrous reviews and a barrage of Twitter memes and snarky comments. While nostalgia always seems to be in style, the recent trend of big screen classics into made-for-TV movies or live productions has become a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Television Tagged With: Baywatch, childhood, classics, Dirty Dancing, Hairspray, Hollywood, movies, nostalgia, reboots, TV remakes

Family Ties: A Photo Essay

August 19, 2014 by Kath 1 Comment

Friends may come and go throughout a lifetime, but family remains constant. For the lucky among us with strong and happy families, the relationships are a source of strength, support and happy memories. And even though nobody can infuriate you quite like your siblings can, you know that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Life Tagged With: childhood, cousins, family, memories, relationships

FotoFriday – Full Circle

April 5, 2013 by Christine 3 Comments

I had a very clear full circle moment last night as I was helping my almost-12 year old "antique" paper for his social studies project. I remember doing the exact same activity for school with my Mum when I was his age. When I see my kids doing the same things I did as a child...it's incredibly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: School Projects Tagged With: antique paper, childhood, full circle, growing old, growing up, homework, parenting, social studies

I Know You Put the Money Under My Pillow, Mom.

November 1, 2012 by Amanda

My six year-old doesn't believe in the Tooth Fairy. Is that bad?She also thinks Santa is a load of bull and the Easter Bunny is a crock.When she started to express ideas about the possibility of these mythical creatures being imaginary, we didn't try to convince her otherwise. Sometimes I feel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: childhood, Dental Care, teeth, tooth fairy

Specs-y and She Knows It

June 7, 2012 by Amanda

Here she is in all her bespectacled glory.Sweet Avelyn Paige, her world a bit clearer now. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: childhood, glasses, kids, self esteem

Adult Time + Blogger Love

April 29, 2012 by Alice

Many of you know blogger Jenny Lawson, also known as The Bloggess. She is quite a phenomenon, and if you don't know her, you should. She is also the proud new resident of the #1 position on the New York Times Non-Fiction Bestseller list. WOAH. Let's Pretend This Never Happenedby Jenny LawsonAmy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: bloggers, childhood, inappropriate, taxidermy, zombies

High School Reunion: 20 Years Later

August 18, 2010 by amreen

I was one of those people who loved high school.  I loved the academic intensity, the social buzz, the committees, clubs, teams - you name it, I embraced it.  That's why, when I had the chance to go home and revisit that time in my life at my twenty-year reunion, I grabbed it. Going home … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: childhood, Ganong Chocolates, going home, high school reunion, New Brunswick, school, St. Stephen

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

Small Town Girl

January 28, 2008 by Jen

"No I cannot forget where it is that I come fromI cannot forget the people who love meYeah, I can be myself here in this small townAnd people let me be just what I want to be" John Mellencamp, "Small Town" I don't know if I've shared this with you, but I grew up in St. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: childhood, chocolate, Ganong, hometown, nature, New Brunswick, small town, St. Stephen

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