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Bring on the FUN with Adult Game Night (Giveaway)

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Game Night

Who says games are just for kids? Do you ever have an adult game night with your friends? My favourite time to play games is at the cottage after the kids have gone to bed. We always have a blast together, whether it is playing scrabble, spoons (a game that I am known to be a complete spaz during) or cards. September is the perfect month to unwind with your adult friends and family after the little ones have been tucked in for bed. With the stress of getting back into school routines and no vacations in sight (for most … Continue reading →

Well-Being at All Ages

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Well Being At all Ages

Our health is so much more than what we feel in our bodies; it also extends to our emotional and mental well-being at all ages and stages of life. Something that might sound like a concern that only an adult would face can affect kids, too, and at all ages – even preschoolers. Pressure, worries, and anxiety are also things young people struggle with as they grow up. As adults, our first thoughts might be to ask, “What do kids have to stress about?” Work, bills, and other responsibilities might top adults’ lists of stressors, but young people have a … Continue reading →

Supporting Someone Who Has Experienced a Second Trimester Miscarriage

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Second Trimester Miscarriage

There are no words when someone you know loses a baby. The best thing that you can do for them is to be there for them, to listen, to comfort, to hug and to hold. Allow them as much time as they need to grieve and be there for them every single step of the way. Be patient. Be kind. Be understanding. Here are some resources that you may find helpful if you or a friend/loved one are dealing with a second trimester miscarriage: There is a forum that is very up to date where you can get some support … Continue reading →

A Game to Make Discipline FUN! #Giveaway

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parenting game

When I was younger (much, much younger), I used to dream of becoming a parent one day. I dreamt of the typical white picket fence, two children (a boy and a girl –>I’m very fortunate that my dream came true) and that I would be a stay at home Mom. When I would dream, I had VERY rose coloured glasses on, because I was naive and really had NO CLUE just how challenging parenting could be at times. Please don’t get me wrong! I LOVE being a parent and it is truly the most rewarding ‘job’ on the planet BUT….with … Continue reading →

Providing Your Baby with Teething Comfort #MunchMittTeether

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Teething Comfort

Providing your baby with teething comfort is no easy task! However, I have found a product that will definitely help provide your little one with some teething comfort in a new and convenient way! Teething Comfort: The Munch Mitt, a baby teething mitten! I will never forget my teething babies. I remember feeling so badly for the discomfort that they were in, as well as a sense of helplessness. I remember rolling up wet washcloths and freezing them, but the problem was that my babies started with signs of teething discomfort early on and they didn’t have the dexterity to … Continue reading →

3 Top Tips for Saving for your Child’s Education

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Saving Tips for an RESP

Education is important! Saving for your child’s education is extremely important! After the birth of my daughter, we set up an RESP for her as soon as we could. Once my son was born, we also set up an RESP account for him. We have comfort knowing that if one of our children chooses not to pursue post-secondary education, we can put all the money we’ve saved towards the child who does go. If both don’t go, well, that’s a story for another day. If both don’t go, well, that’s a story for another day. Over the past 10 years, … Continue reading →

5 Ways to Prepare a Shy Child for Kindergarten

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Prepare a Shy Child for

Isn’t it amazing how quickly time flies? When you held your little angel in your embrace for the first time, you must have surely thought it’s going to be a long and beautiful journey raising him. Sooner than you could imagine, you see your little one all grown up and ready to kickoff kindergarten in his adorable uniform and bag pack. Before you drop your kid to school on his first day, make sure you prepare him to face the brand new chapter in his life with a lot more than mere school supplies. What he also needs is the … Continue reading →

How to Make Malls a Safer Place for Kids!

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No Bulling Here

The word “bully” is not to be taken lightly. People who are bullied can suffer emotionally and physically for many years and sometimes forever. I was bullied as a child. Some of the words that were said to me continue to stay with me to this day. I can vividly rememember many of the circumstances that I experienced in my youth. It started with my eyeglasses and went on from there. My heart goes out to all children who have ever been bullied. Do you know what though? My heart also goes out to people who are bullies. Why? Because … Continue reading →

How to Prepare for a visit to the BabyTime Show {Ticket Giveaway}

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BabyTime Show Ticket Giveaway

Whether you are pregnant or a new parent, it is always a good idea to do your research prior to attending a trade show like the BabyTime Show! I have been attending trade shows for over 10 years and I have learned a few things along the way! Multi-Testing Mommy’s Tips: Purchase your tickets ahead of time if possible, in order to avoid line ups. Bring water! Wear comfortable footwear. Wear as little as possible as it gets HOT! Bring a reusuable shopping bag to collect cards, pamphlets and free samples. Make a plan of which booths you MUST visit … Continue reading →

A Celebration of Parenthood {Giveaway} #babytimeshow

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Babytime Show

Let’s celebrate Parenthood! If you are expecting a baby or have a little one, it’s time to get out and celebrate! Let me share with you one way that you can celebrate on November 7 to 9 in Toronto…..at the babytime show! November 7-9, 2014 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre | North Building Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am – 6pm As a parent of children aged 6 and 9, the babytime show is still a fun and entertaining place for me. I look forward to attending every year! I am now and Aunt of a two year old and a … Continue reading →