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How to Stop Bullying
This story came across my Facebook feed today and it turned me inside out. A bullied Canadian teen, Amanda Todd, committed suicide this week. She posted this video last year sharing her horrendous...
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It Takes More Than Just a Teacher
When it comes to thank you gifts, we all remember the teacher, the person who spends almost as much time with our kids as we do. But as parents we know that it is more than just the classroom teacher...
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6 Youtube Channels Families Should Watch
You might think YouTube is just about ridiculous home video stunts or cute dancing baby clips. Or maybe you’ve used it to entertain your kids with episodes of Sesame Street but there are some great...
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Do Dads Need Change Table Gagets?
When my kids were born, I opted to stay home to care for them while my husband worked. This meant I handled most of the day-to-day baby care but my husband was an active and willing participant....
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45 Riddles and Brain Teasers for Kids
What starts with the letter "t", is filled with "t" and ends in "t? You'll here this question and many other riddles being tossed around at the dinner table in our house. The kids can't get enough of...
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DIY Community for Kids
My kids love playing Minecraft ; even our own Junior Style Blogger has expressed a little bit of an obsession with the game. Similar to our love of LEGO, Minecraft has a way of encouraging creativity...
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American Express Canada’s Front of the Line Makes for the Best First Concert...
As our kids get older, tickets to see the Wiggles or Raffi are not big on the cool list. Musical tastes evolve and the desire in our kids to see their favourite act on stage is all they dream of. That...
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Wash Buddy for Dad
There are lots of great ways to remember dad, we even shared some craft and DIY ideas, but since my husband has been really busy lately I wanted to find a gift that the kids could give to and enjoy...
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Parenting Lesson: The Courtesy Flush
As a parent we are called upon to teach our kids many lessons that they will take forward into adulthood: being polite, following through on your promises, or standing behind your beliefs. One lesson I...
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I Hate When the School Thinks I’m Stupid
We’ve been very fortunate that all three kids have benefited from great teachers in our current school but I know that won’t always be the case. I have explained to my kids that they won’t love and...
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The Last First Loose Tooth
Firsts are big for both child and parent, celebrating first smiles, steps, and words. Even the tooth fairy’s visit to collect your child’s first tooth is a big occasion. But as my youngest has been...
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Share a Little Magic with Kids
Books have a magical property to them. They allow children to escape into a world of pirates and magicians, dancers and clowns. You can see this magic at work every time you sit and read a story with...
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A Day with Dad
My husband’s job affords me the ability to work from home, giving me the opportunity to spend time with my kids. His job also means long hours for himself. To make up for this he makes an effort to...
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How is Your Child’s Vision?
As parents we want only the best for our children. We enroll them in extra curricular activities. We help them with their homework. We give them cuddles when they are sad and take them to the Doctor...
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Nine Tips to Help You Protect Your Children’s Identity
Did you know that child identity theft is a serious problem now? According to the 2012 report by the Javelin Strategy & Research, around 2.5% percent of the US households have had children...
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Speech Versus Language. What’s the Difference?
Clearly one of a parent’s greatest concerns is their child’s speech and language development - and rightly so! Communication is one of the most important skills our children ever develop. It connects...
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Introducing Your Child to Yoga
Are you looking for a program that will allow your child to develop a strong, flexible and healthy mind, body and spirit? Increase concentration, attention and focus? Aren’t we all seeking this for our...
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Finding Tranquility with Belly Breathing
Winding down after a long day may be easy at times for adults but I have found it can be a challenge for my little ones if we do not approach it with a gentle bedtime routine. There are some wonderful...
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Family Time at Santa’s Log Cabin in Toronto
Visiting Santa at the Eaton Centre has been a family tradition since my oldest was a baby. Our family has grown and the Eaton Centre has changed but a visit with Santa is still part of our holiday...
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Every Child Deserves a Gift
As I check my list and warp the gifts I know my kids don’t really need anything but everyone loves a surprise at Christmas. As my kids can expect a gift or two under the tree, there are many other...
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