Here we are in mid-September and my family has already been hit with the inevitable back-to-school cold. It almost seems unavoidable especially with both my girls in the germ factory known as Kindergarten. It is difficult for school-aged kids to avoid getting colds completely, especially when in a play-based environment like Kindergarten, but …
Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by SC Johnson, all thoughts and opinions remain my own. Oksana Kuzmina | Shutterstock.com As a child, my parents always had us help out with cleaning up the house every Saturday. We would help with vacuuming, dusting, cleaning the bathrooms, and other chores throughout the house. At …
unguryanu | Shutterstock.com If you have a son in your life, you know how special boys are. They bring something unique to your family. In addition to gross conversations, a love of creepy crawly things, and an innate ability to skin their knees and elbows, boys also bring out the best in us. Here are a …
You may be thinking about starting to potty train your toddler this summer. More time at home, and less layers makes it the perfect time to get started with potty training. I can almost guarantee that even if you have a plan of attack and feel totally prepared, that you haven’t thought about how …
sirtravelalot | shutterstock.com Having a baby is beautiful, emotional, and hard all at the same time. Before you know it, your little bundle of joy is turning one! Life can get crazy and the first year goes by so fast, so make sure you do these 20 things with your baby before they …
Have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to go wrong? If you’re a parent, the answer is likely a resounding yes. We often end up juggling a few too many hats, and trying to keep everything running smoothly. Sometimes things just fall apart. You wake up late, the kids are late …
HTeam | Shutterstock.com Having a new baby is sure to zap your energy. Waking up throughout the night and constantly putting your needs on the back-burner for your child will take a toll on your body. However, it’s not healthy to neglect your needs. Here are a few ways you can maintain energy …
These Paris themed Free Printable Chore Chart & Reward Tickets are so cute don’t you think? They are a great way to encourage your children to track and complete chores. My girls are still pretty young but they both have their own chores they are expected to do. Both girls make their own …
George Rudy | Shutterstock.com Whether you’re considering becoming a parent for the first time or having a second (or third), it’s an experience that can be both exciting and scary at the same time. How long will it take to get pregnant? Should I start tracking my cycle? What baby stuff do I really …
Oksana Kuzmina | Shutterstock.com Raising children is never easy, but as their parent, you know that you’ll do your very best to raise them right. You want your son to become the best version of himself, treating others with love and respect. You want him to become a good husband, as well as …
Quaker Canada has invited me to help celebrate the real side of parenting, the one we don’t often get to see in our social media feeds, this year as they launch their #stopCOMPAREnting campaign. “COMPAREnting” is when you compare your parenting style to other parents. This habit has been heightened with recent social media trends. …
Donna Ellen Coleman | Shutterstock.com Hiring a babysitter to watch your kids can be difficult. Not only do you need to find a babysitter who fits in to your budget, you also need to find someone that you can entrust your children’s lives with. The best way to find the right babysitter for your family …
I got my first pair of glasses when I was in grade 3. Once I put them on, my life changed, as I was able to see the world around me with a clarity I hadn’t realised I was missing out on. When my 4-year-old, Keira, was born 11 weeks prematurely, the doctors …
Confession. I used to be a serial bad baby gifter, and I had no idea. I was completely clueless. I’d basically pick out super cute outfits without any thought to the size or season. Cute was all that mattered. I didn’t think about whether or not that cute little sunsuit would be practical come December …
Cristian M | Shutterstock.com If you are a parent, you have probably experienced finding your child flushed and sweaty. You put your hand on your child’s forehead and it feels warm. A quick check with a thermometer confirms a fever. You may be unsure what to do next, and probably a little concerned. …
Yuganov Konstantin | Shutterstock.com Your kids listen to everything you say. It might not seem like it sometimes, especially when you’re telling them to do chores, but there is no getting around it. That’s why it’s important to always give your children words of encouragement. The words you tell them should have meaning and …
Gladskikh Tatiana | Shutterstock.com Having kids can make it almost impossible to get out the door on time. You basically have to time everything perfectly, just to get to your destination on time. After a while, leaving the house with kids really isn’t all that big of a deal. You’ll get lots of practice and …
The 3-Step Bedtime Routine: How to get your baby asleep faster and for longer in just 7 days without sleep training! If there was one thing I most appreciated after becoming a new mom for the first time was my family coming to visit and watch the baby so I could get in a …
Are you about to become an aunt? Regardless if you’re a new aunt or have been an aunt for years, you will quickly learn to appreciate how awesome being an aunt really is. When you’re an aunt, you don’t have to raise the kids day in and day out. You can simply have fun …
30 Things You Can Do with Your Toddler While Caring for Your Newborn to keep them happy and entertained. Parenting ideas to help get you through the day! It can be tough to have a newborn, but trust me, it CAN be even tougher having both a newborn and a toddler. Your toddler …
As a mom, you focus so much on your kids and what they need. You’re there for them when they wake up until they go to bed. You drive them to school and to their sports functions. You even wake up in the middle of the night with them when they have nightmares. In …