Category Archives: Parenting

A Bit of Boredom is Better

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Karyn Climans

A little bit of boredom never hurt anyone. In fact, in moderation, it’s actually good for us.  Downtime gives us a chance to re-focus our thoughts and allows the creative juices to start flowing again. When we’re constantly on the … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Raising Teenagers!

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Karyn Climans

Since my last blog post about my girlfriends’ weekend in Collingwood was so popular, I thought I’d try an article about the joys of raising teenage sons. I’m sure ALL parents of teenagers can relate to this one: I am … Continue reading →

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I Haven’t Forgotten

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Karyn Climans

I decided to write a letter to my dad in honour of Father’s Day. Although I can’t deliver the letter to heaven (especially with a Canada Post strike on at the moment), I believe my dad is reading every one … Continue reading →

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School’s Out For The Summer!

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Karyn Climans

Now that school is out for the summer months, it’s tempting to book our children in back-to-back camp programs or plan numerous outings with them. After all, we’d hate for our kids to be bored. But believe it or not, … Continue reading →

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Who’s the Best Parent?

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Karyn Climans

Why do parents compare themselves to others and question their own ability to be good parents? There certainly isn’t a “right” way of parenting for everyone. What one child needs from a parent can be completely different to what another … Continue reading →

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Lonely, Scared and Overwhelmed!

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Karyn Climans

Last week I attended Blissdom Canada, a social media conference held in Toronto and it was definitely a worthwhile experience! My goal was to learn more about twitter and blogging but also to take advantage of the excellent opportunities for … Continue reading →

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Well On Their Way!

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Karyn Climans

When my kids were young, I spent a lot of money on various teaching tools including alphabet books, puzzles and number games. It would certainly have been easier and more cost effective if the Teach My learning kits were available … Continue reading →

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Well On Their Way!

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Karyn Climans

Tail Wags Helmet Covers is excited to announce that next week is the launch of “Well On Their Way”, a campaign sponsored by Tail Wags and 6 other amazing companies, all of whom are devoted to promoting and ensuring your … Continue reading →

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Are We Pushing Our Kids Too Hard?

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Karyn Climans

Here’s a YouTube video of a 6-year-old girl, Annika Vrklan, who is winning awards across California for her skateboarding achievements. In fact, she recently won a Guinness World Record. The training involved to compete at this level is intense because … Continue reading →

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Choose Your Battles Wisely

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Karyn Climans

As a parent of two special needs kids, I learned long ago to choose my battles wisely. There’s no point in trying to tackle all of the problems at once because you’ll drive yourself and your kids crazy. So what’s … Continue reading →

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