ADVICE
Why your kids want everything and what to do about it
Let me guess: your otherwise balanced and well adjusted child has a limitless craving for stuff. Everything seen on a commercial, appearing in a kids’ magazine or in a colorful box in a store creates a desperate need. They ask and ask and ask, and tiring of saying “no” all the time, you relent. And the cycle continues. Buy. Rinse. Repeat.
[ADVICE] Earth Day
With Earth Day approaching, it’s time to re–evaluate how our daily actions can impact the environment. Below are some facts to get you thinking about your environmental footprint and how you can potentially reduce your impact....[ADVICE] Choosing the right sport for your child
If you’re a parent, chances are you have spent time combing through catalogues and talking to friends and neighbours to find the right sporting activity for your child. Maybe you picture yourself on the golf course, cheering as your daughter makes her first birdie, or perhaps you dream of picking up a whistle and coaching your son’s water polo team. No matter how you choose to participate, finding the right activity for your child can be challenging. Here are some things to consider when making the decision:...
[RECIPES] Do you make a mean smoothie?
Take part in our Kid Tested Mother Approved Smoothie Contest and you could win a beautiful 15-piece Cuisinart® Compact, Portable Blending/Chopping System (Value ...[ADVICE] Durham District School Board Receives Approval for Full Day Kindergarten Sites for 2012 – 2013 School Year
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) received the required approval from the Ministry of Education to proceed with program implementation of the 2012-2013 Full Day Kindergarten Program (FDK)....
[ADVICE] Your child got the acting bug? Ask these questions
Your child is adorable, precocious, full of personality. Maybe he or she should be in show business! I’ve spent nearly 20 years working as a television producer alongside young actors, and seen many parents who were completely blind to the realities of children working in film and TV. Take it from me, show business is not just another extra-curricular activity! ...[ADVICE] What to do when pregnancy eludes you
Sometimes, we are faced with challenges when trying to get pregnant. There are many reasons couples can face difficulties, whether it be health issues or ...[RECIPES] Join The Cleaner Plate Club
If reaching into the freezer and pulling out a cardboard box full of frozen, processed meat, sticking it in the oven at 350 degrees and ...
[ADVICE] Tweens’ cellphone drama
My daughter claims I am the meanest mother in the whole world. Despite denying her perpetual pleas, I’m sure that she was convinced that I would give in and buy her the cell phone that was on the top of her Channukah wish list. But I didn’t. Since that time, in an effort to convince me that a cell phone is one of the mandatory electronic devices for any tween, she has provided me with a list of all of her 11-year-old friends who already have cell phones (and there are many), as well as “The top reasons I need a phone.” ...
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