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Tag Archives: Family
Dangerous Messages
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
Posted in Children, General, Parenting, Safety
Tagged Family, healthy living, Helmets, Kids
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Expectant and New Moms: It’s Giveaway Time at Tail Wags!
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
I’m An Empty Nester
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
Posted in Children, Family, General, Life, Parenting, Teenagers
Tagged Balanced Living, Family, Kids
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3 Fun Ways to Stay Cool During The Heat Wave!
The heat is starting to get to most of us so when I read the following blog post, written by Bunchland, www.bunchfamily.ca, I immediately asked for their permission to share this article with you. Hope you like it! Even more … Continue reading
Monkey See, Monkey Do!
We all want our kids to be healthy, active and happy. Do you know what is the best thing you can do as a parent to encourage this? It’s simple, be active yourself and your kids will likely follow suit! … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Family, Fitness, General
Tagged Exercise, Family, healthy living, Kids, Parenting
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The Joys of Raising Teenagers!
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
I Haven’t Forgotten
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
Posted in Family, General, Love, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged Family, Father's Day, Parenting
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Father’s Day in a Hospital Bed
Last year for Father’s Day, I wrote a tribute to my dad who was killed in a car accident in 1988. This year it seems fitting to write a post about my father-in-law, Jack, who is currently undergoing major surgery. … Continue reading
Parenting Special Needs Kids
Parenting is the toughest job there is. Parenting special needs kids is even tougher! As the parent of two special needs kids (Tourettes, Bipolar and ADHD), I remember getting up every morning when they were young and wondering how I … Continue reading
Parenting My Way
Today, every time I pick up a magazine or newspaper and it’s no different online, we are bombarded with information about “helicopter parents”, “idle parents”, “intensive parents”, and “parents who spoil”. Twenty years ago we didn’t have these fancy names … Continue reading