Today I'm tired of fighting battles that don't exist and defending against enemies disguised as friends. Today I want to curl up under a rock where no one can find me and take a break for a while. Today I want to hug my children and reassure them that the world is not always this upside down. … [Read more...]
Classroom Secrets: “Pack it Light, Wear it Right”
Every September parents remind their children about the potential risks of traffic and talking to strangers to and from school. However, this year I would invite you to add one more potential danger to the list—protecting your child from an old but silent predator …the backpack! "Every year … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: LIVFIT
This week, the folks at the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace are pleased to bring you the story of Dianne, mom of a busy two year-old and founder of LIVFIT. Personal Online Training that is finally personalized! Personalized training just took a leap forward and this jump is utilizing technology that … [Read more...]
Sharing My Childhood Favourites With My Children – The Booky Trilogy
Reading is part of a regular bedtime routine at our house. One the whole family looks forward to. Whether it be a family affair sharing a great story book or the latest issue of Owl or Chirp or whether it be alone or two and two we try and read for at least a half an hour every night. My son and … [Read more...]
Video Podcast – Judging Other Moms
My daughter is intense and spirited but nothing could prepare me for her over-the-top tantrum the other day. And NOTHING could prepare me for the judgment I felt from another mom. Perspective and advice required on this one! (btw, in case you are wondering why there are two parts it is because I had … [Read more...]
Remembering Shelby
Karri is an urbanmoms.ca member and mom of one who lives in Calgary. Last year she lost her beloved dog, Shelby, and this week she shares a glimpse into the grieving and recovery process of that loss in Remembering Shelby. I had a moment tonight that hasn't happened in a couple of … [Read more...]
Counting Down, Packing Up…
This Saturday I head out with Hubster and our two little girls (one is almost 8, the other 5) on a trip that's been nearly a decade in the making. We're going to visit my Mother-in-Law's hometown of Tallinn, Estonia. Well, truth be told I'm sure she considers Toronto her hometown (you surely didn't … [Read more...]
Bye-Bye Back Fat!
One of the most common questions I get as a personal trainer is “how do I get rid of this?” or “how can I make this smaller?” Typically, my answer to these questions is that you can’t spot reduce. The most problem areas seem to be the back of the arms and the core. Lately though, I have … [Read more...]
Flying the Nest
I just wanted to take a moment to have a word with all the girls out there with friends having a child leave for their first year at university. I am now going on my third year of this and must say that this year I think I will handle it better; some of us just have a really hard time with it. … [Read more...]
The Joys of Parenting
So when did I grow up? Last week, my vacuum cleaner died and I was angry...Why? Because vacuum cleaners are expensive! And I don’t have that kind of money to throw around... But wait...There’s more...Then my wireless router died, and yes, a wireless router that we DON’T need, but that my husband … [Read more...]
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