Tag Archives: Kids

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

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Who’s the Best Parent?

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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Sesame Street At Risk

The United States is facing a huge federal deficit and, therefore, tough choices need to be made regarding funding cuts. Canada is in the same boat. The need to scrutinize every penny spent probably doesn’t come as a surprise to … Continue reading

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Tobogganing is a Great Pastime!

One of my favourite winter sports as a child was tobogganing. Racing to the top of the snowy hill and then rocketing down at full speed was exhilarating! Our favourite tobogganing run was Centennial Hill – half of the hill … Continue reading

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Embracing Winter

If you’re going to survive winter, you might as well learn to enjoy it! Hibernating all winter indoors will only make the winter drag out endlessly. Besides your body needs the fresh air, sunshine and exercise. So what are you … Continue reading

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Well On Their Way!

Do you feel as if your kids are climbing the walls of your home with pent-up energy during the colder months? In the spring and summer, it’s easy to send them outside to play but when it’s bitterly cold, the … Continue reading

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Well On Their Way!

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!

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?

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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Kids NEED Recess!

This article was written by Angela Zwaagstra and published on her blog site, http://www.fourlittlezs.com. I was so shocked to learn about the decision by the East Providence Board of Education that I decided to re-post her article on my site … Continue reading

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