Gladskikh Tatiana || Shutterstock.com Morning routines, when you have a family, are hectic at best. Kids can make it almost impossible to get out the door on time. With a little planning and experience though, leaving the house in the morning with your kids really isn’t all that big of a deal. You’ll get lots of practice and soon it will become like second nature. … [Read more...]
How to Avoid the Back-To-School Cold
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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 there … [Read more...]
Unique Activities for Kids on a Budget in Ontario
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Treating your kids to fun, affordable activities can be a challenge! Your pocketbook doesn't have to suffer in Ontario, however! I've already a huge list of free things to in Toronto ( most but not all activities are kid friendly), and a list of summer activities for kids in Toronto, as well as summer activities for kids in Hamilton. Those lists … [Read more...]
How to get your Whole Family Excited to Clean Up!
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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 the time I hated having to … [Read more...]
Things Every Boy Mom Will Understand
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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 few things that every boy mom will understand. They’re … [Read more...]
How To Teach Your Toddler to Wipe
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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 to teach your child another toilet task. How to wipe their own … [Read more...]
20 Things to Do with Your Baby Before They Turn One
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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 turn one: Find an amazing babysitter. Whether you get out of the house often … [Read more...]
Toddler Not Eating? How to Win Over a Picky Eater
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Pressmaster | Shutterstock.com Having a picky eater can be very stressful for a parent. When your toddler won’t eat, it can quickly transform mealtime into a stressful event. If your toddler isn’t eating, continue reading to discover how you can win over your picky eater. Make It Fun If you want to get your pick eater to actually eat something, try … [Read more...]
I’m Not Always a Perfect Parent but I Get This One Thing Right
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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 for school, you forget an appointment, and then you lose it over your child … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Maintain Energy with a New Baby
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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 and take care of yourself even though you have a new … [Read more...]
Free Printable Chore Chart & Reward Tickets
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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 beds in the morning, clear the table after meals, tidy up … [Read more...]
Everything You NEED to Know About Getting Pregnant & Starting or Expanding Your Family
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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 need? How do I care for a newborn? All good questions and … [Read more...]
How to Raise your Son to be a Good Father
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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 an outstanding father once he has his own children. If you’re … [Read more...]
It’s Time to #stopCOMPAREnting
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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. It's so easy to compare your life to those … [Read more...]
33 Questions to You Need to Ask When Hiring a New Babysitter
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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 is to ask the right questions. Take a look at these questions you should ask … [Read more...]
