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Guest Post from Canadian Blogger Little Miss Kate Healthcare spending is in the news on a daily basis these days. We are hearing from all levels of government that spending has to be curbed, and cutbacks are coming. In Canada we spend almost ½ of every government dollar on our Healthcare system. Now don’t get me wrong, I am forever grateful to this system and how it provided for my family when my son was born 2 months early. However there are ways that we can make the system more efficient so that we can focus resources on other problem … Continue reading
Have you ever considered creating a Chore Chart for your children? I just found a site where you can create chore charts and MORE for FREE! Whenever my daughter has had something that she has been challenged with (e.g. staying in her bed at night time, drinking milk, keeping her room clean, etc.), I have often created some form of chart or check list for her to keep track of her accomplishments, behaviour etc. and it works! My daughter must be a visual learner like me and really thrives on seeing things written down and in front of her. My … Continue reading
I was reading a great article over at Urban Moms written by Erin Little entitled Raising Sophie & Fiona. The article discusses Erin’s take on parenting with regards to discipline in particular. I found myself engrossed in self reflection after reading this article and wanted to share some of my thoughts. I realize that this can be a personal topic for discussion and I want to be clear that I do not pass any judgement on anyone’s parenting choices. Erin’s specific belief is that rewards don’t work and that they are short term fix. She also believes that people should … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again when the kiddies start coming down with cold and flu bugs like they are going out of style. My daughter gets sick a lot. Despite our best efforts to give her the proper food, vitamins and sleep, she still seems to get hit with every single cold bug that flies through her school. This means we have to take her temperature A LOT! I remember when she was younger, we had a forehead swiping thermometer. We liked it, but we found that you had to swipe too many times for an accurate reading and … Continue reading
Health Canada has issued a reminder about the safe use of Bumbo Seats. On their website, Health Canada states, “The back of the seat contains the following “WARNING” – “Never use on a raised surface. Never use as a car seat or bath seat. Designed for floor level use only. Never leave your baby unattended as the seat is not designed to be totally restrictive and may not prevent release of your baby in the event of vigorous movement.” We all what is what is best for our children and we all want to keep them safe, however sometimes accidents … Continue reading
My son is becoming one of the pickiest eaters I’ve ever known! This is why I was so happy to read this book. I absolutely adore Elizabeth Pantley – she has such wonderful tips that follow along with my parenting style so they work for me. I have read all of Pantley’s books and have taken many great tips and pieces of advice from each and every single one of them. Just like any parenting book, there are always things that you don’t want to try or won’t work for you, but with Pantley’s books, there are more tips that … Continue reading
Do any of you feel like you don’t know your child as well as you should? Maybe you have a difficult time getting answers to your question. Many parents struggle with finding the best way to truly communicate with their children. Shana Connell Noyes has written a book called Get to Know Your Kid. It is a wonderful tool to use in order to truly grow to know and understand your child. This book can be personalized for your child by writing their name in the provided space on the front cover. I like this because that added touch makes … Continue reading
ABCmouse.com is an incredible online early learning academy for kids between the ages of 2 and 6. The website is ad-free, safe and has over 2,000 games and activities in the subject areas of reading, mathematics, social studies, beginning science, art and music. There are more than 350 custom lesson plans spanning six academic levels—all tailored to supplement and support preschool, pre-k and kindergarten programs. Check out this video to learn more: Both my children (aged 3 and 6 years) have enjoyed using this website. My 6 year old has been able to navigate through the website independently with ease. … Continue reading
I think the Snooze Shade is one of the greatest inventions ever! When my guys were wee, they would often nap in their stroller while we were out and about. I went out quite a bit because I found I went stir crazy when I sat at home. I did like to cover up their stroller with a receiving blanket, but it always would blow off, fall off or even get stuck in the stroller wheels! I wish I had known about the Snooze Shade then! I love how the Snooze Shade blocks out all sun while at the same … Continue reading
