Tag Archives: Kids

Arnie’s MRI

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Have you ever had an MRI? I have and they are pretty scary procedures especially when it’s your 1st time. The machines are noisy and you’re forced to lie still for long periods of time in a confined space. So … Continue reading →

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Babies and Bike Carriers

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Parents frequently ask when it’s okay to put a baby in a bike carrier on the back of a bike so I thought I’d try to clarify some of the confusion. The MOST important consideration is head control! If your … 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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Kids Mimic Our Behaviour

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Karyn Climans

Progress has been made over the past few years. Increasingly kids are wearing safety helmets while skating, skiing and snowboarding and lives are being saved. But we can do better! There are still far too many preventable head injuries being … 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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3 Fun Ways to Stay Cool During The Heat Wave!

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Karyn Climans

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 →

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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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Monkey See, Monkey Do!

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Karyn Climans

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 →

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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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