Yoga & ADHD Quieting our minds and being in the moment can be difficult for most of us. Our work, our education, our families- all of these things pull us in a thousand directions at once, and we all struggle […]
Parenting together when you have different styles Parenting is hard. It’s especially difficult when you and your spouse have two different ways of looking at things. My husband and I are a blended family, with 4 kids between us- 13, […]
By far, teenage years are the most confusing, difficult, tearful, emotionally exhausting years. And that’s just for the parents. I’ve been terrified of having teenagers ever since I had children. Daughters in particular- as I know what it’s like to […]
This is something that is repeatedly appearing on baby sites. Create a web space for your baby. Creating a Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook account is going a little far in my opinion, but I think an email address is a […]
Unfortunately for the parents in Alberta, the Government of Alberta voted against the Alberta Standard Time Act, the bill that, if passed, would have eliminated Daylight Savings. So here we are, another year of Daylight Savings playing havoc on our […]
If you are a WAHM (work at home mom), you know it’s not easy to both take care of baby and get any work done. But with some planning and time management, it can be doable. Here are 5 tips […]
Grace & Courtesy for Children How do we teach our children to be kind, gracious, un-selfish? We’ve probably all seen a child throwing a tantrum in a store because their parent won’t buy them a toy. Or pitching a fit […]
Something you want, Something you need. Something to wear, Something to read. This was my motto for my kids for Christmas this year when they were making their lists. They get spoiled by their grandparents (and being a blended family, […]
Parenting together when you have two different styles Parenting is hard. It’s especially difficult when you and your spouse have two different ways of looking at things. My husband and I are a blended family, with 4 kids between us- […]
Moms Night Out Club – A Sanity Saver! Even the most loving and committed mom can use a break every once in a while. Moms spend so much time caring for others, they often forget the needs of their own. […]
Children are affected by natural disasters, but their level of understanding varies with their age and language ability. As parents and caregivers, we want to support them and encourage them to express their feelings and thoughts about the event. Here […]
I considered preschool when I had a 4, 3 and 2 year-old at home. I would watch my neighbor send her children off and the space and quiet she got for two hours a day was enviable, but when I […]
Help! It’s Spring Break! Spring break is almost upon us and parents are scrambling to figure out how to keep the kids entertained. First, it’s not your job to “keep them busy.” Let them be bored – it spurs creative […]
As March Breaks draws closer, parents everywhere are scouring the Internet for crafts, local events and general tips on how to keep their kids from exclaiming “I’m bored” over the next week. It can be difficult to plan out a […]
Just When You Thought It was Safe… They come at you from left field! Just when you thought that everything was going smoothly, your daughter is in tears or screaming at you about something you can’t understand – because she […]
Travelling Successfully with your Kids by Julie Freedman Smith and Gail Bell of Parenting Power™ Whether across the province or the country, in a car, boat or plane, travel with children can be an “adventure” before you even leave your […]
“Star Light, Star Bright, First star I see tonight. I wish I may, I wish I might, Keep my child asleep all night.” Many of us spent the first year of our child’s life trying to figure out how to […]
Parenting Tips for Parents Ok so we all know that parenting can be a challenging experience. Believe me “I” know. lol! Am I wrong to say that help in that category is ALWAYS a good thing? So, we have some […]
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