Category Archives: Parenting

Beer vs Toilet Paper

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Karyn Climans

What may seem like an obvious choice to some clearly isn’t to others. This weekend, I drove my son to Kingston with another carload of stuff because he’s going in to his final year of Commerce at Queen’s University. Whenever … Continue reading →

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Remembering My Dad

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Karyn Climans

I wrote this post one year ago but I still can’t think of a better way to remember my dad on Father’s Day than to re-post it again. Dear Dad, It’s been 24 years since you passed away but I … Continue reading →

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Raising Entrepreneurs

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Karyn Climans

I was not the easiest child to parent. Don’t get me wrong … I did well in school and never got involved in drugs but I was often referred to as a “spirited” child. In other words, I was stubbornly … Continue reading →

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Motherhood is the Toughest Job

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Motherhood is the toughest job. Even though society likes to depict motherhood as all love and hugs and sweetness, the reality for a lot of moms is very different. As the mom of 2 special needs kids, I spent my … Continue reading →

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You Want To Do What?

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Karyn Climans

For those of you that haven’t heard, my eldest son is currently on a university 3rd year exchange program in Australia. It’s more play than work but he deserves it. He’s a great kid and an excellent student. But I … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Messages

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Recently I received an email from someone who thought I’d be interested in reading and sharing her latest blog post with my readers. To be honest, I was shocked she assumed I would consider her blog deserving! Anyone who reads … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With This Photo?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Karyn Climans

There’s something missing in this photograph? Even though the kids are obviously happy and it’s great to see them outdoors and playing with their friends, the photo represents an accident waiting to happen. Why? Because the kids are not wearing … Continue reading →

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It’s a Good Thing You’re Cute

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Karyn Climans

It’s a good thing you’re so darn cute because you’re destroying my living room furniture! It started with the fringe on the edge of the area rugs. Next were the coffee table and the wooden carved arms of my bergère … Continue reading →

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Expectant and New Moms: It’s Giveaway Time at Tail Wags!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Karyn Climans

20 years ago, I was given a copy of “What To Expect When You’re Expecting” as part of a baby shower organized by my coworkers. As a first time mom, I was hungry for information about what was happening to … Continue reading →

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I’m An Empty Nester

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Karyn Climans

It’s eerily quiet in my house (even the dogs are resting). There are no extra loads of laundry waiting to be done and no one is asking me what’s for dinner because they’re starving. Does this sound heavenly to you? … Continue reading →

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