Confession: I'm not a perfect mom. In fact, sometimes it feels like there's a lot I have yet to learn. Take, for instance, my oldest son. He's in Grade 2 and his printing is messy. An occupational therapist met with him for an assessment and then called me in to meet her. Apparently, I haven't been … [Read more...]
How To Reduce Your Child’s Anxiety Around Needles
Now that we’re all just getting back into routine, I was reminded by my paediatrician’s office that we need to get in for a scheduled vaccination. I hate needles (who doesn’t!) but like most, I’ve learned to grin and bear it. But for some kids, one look at a needle will have them running in another … [Read more...]
My Kid Thinks He’s Too Grown-Up For The Kid’s Menu
We don't eat out often but it felt like a day to celebrate. My hard work was paying off and I decided to let my family pick where we would go for dinner. Of course, the boys chose the local steak house—they are big meat eaters and like to be fancy every once and a while. The nice thing about taking … [Read more...]
Michele Kambolis: How To Solve Your Nighttime Wetting Blues
Wetting the bed can seem like a nightmare, whether it's the child going through it or the parent dealing with it. It’s an issue largely un-talked about in our society, which can leave family’s feeling alone with their struggles. However, nighttime wetting is much more common than many believe. … [Read more...]
Come Play At Hudson’s Bay To Celebrate New Toy Department
You LOVE to shop at the Bay. Your kids? Not so much. But now there’s something to keep your little shoppers occupied—no ice-cream bribery required. Canada’s iconic retailer will be opening new speciality toy departments this September and to celebrate the launch, they want you to ‘Come Play At … [Read more...]
Don’t Leave Me Hanging, Mom!
"Don't leave me hanging, mom!" his little voice giggled. I looked up from my phone to see his little cheek presented for my dutiful pecking. It was bedtime and I had already kissed him goodnight once and sent him on his way but he decided he needed just one more. The delight on his face felt so … [Read more...]
The Kids Are Back To School And I Have A Confession: I’m Thrilled
I have a confession: I'm happy my kids are back at school. When I dropped them off on the first day and saw them settle in with their teachers and classmates, I left the school with a big smile on my face. Speaking to other parents in the schoolyard before the bell rang, I got the sense that some … [Read more...]
Life Lessons From An 8 Year Old
I know I'm supposed to be the one teaching my son everything about life, but there's so much he teaches me. Even just over the course of the last weekend, I learned so much from him. Not yet jaded by life, he brings a fresh perspective full of optimism that I cannot match. These were his life … [Read more...]
The Dog Didn’t Eat Our Homework—We Just Didn’t Feel Like Doing It
My daughter just completed her first year of French Immersion, with a grade 1 start. From what I understand, French Immersion is particularly bad for giving homework but, holy cow, did she have a ton of homework? Every. Single. Night. Sometimes it was just reading a poem or two. Other times it was a … [Read more...]
Get The Hottest Back-To-School Looks Without Breaking The Bank
I think back-to-school season hits me harder than my kids. This week, I plan on taking them shopping. Gasp! While there are still a few weeks of summer to go, I’ve learned that pacing the back-to-school shopping is less overwhelming for the kids, me, and my wallet. Hopefully, it also lessens the … [Read more...]
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