Resource Management for Busy Parents
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A 90s Educational Show Worth Adding to Your Kids’ Rotation
Hygiene question: does your toddler enjoy getting their nails clipped? Didn’t think so. Neither did my eldest when he was one and a half, and I…
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Prenatal Care in Canada: Family Doctor, OB-GYN, or Midwife?
When I found out I was pregnant, I had no idea what my options for medical care were. I didn’t have a regular gynecologist, and I…
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Emotional Regulation When You’re Exhausted: A Holiday Story
It’s 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve. I’m in the guest room of my in-laws’ house, lying in bed with the duvet pulled up to my waist.…
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The Simple Visual Trick That Ended Our Morning Dressing Battles
Young children have no real concept of time. Young children have no real concept of time especially in the morning, it appears, when everyone needs to…
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Why Resource Management for Parents Matters More Than Ever
The job of a parent has never been easy. Parents have always worried about their children’s safety, nutrition, work-school schedule conflicts, and financial strain. So why…
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Two Simple Tricks That Actually Help My Kids Eat More Veggies and Fruits
Remember the Canada Food Guide’s “plate principle”? Yes, 50% of our meal should be vegetables and fruits — the bulk of the meal, really. And yes,…
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In Case You Needed to Hear This: Caregiving is Real Work
Before having my own children, I had worked as a teacher, a tutor, and a nanny. Still, I wasn’t prepared for the job of a parent.…
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What Parenting Taught Me About Sleep
Before we had children, my partner and I were night owls. We stayed up late cooking elaborate dinners, binge-watching TV shows, playing games with friends online,…
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5 Free and Low-Cost Indoor Places for Your Baby or Toddler
Canadian winters are beautiful, but long. When cold weather keeps you inside and your little one still needs stimulation, it can feel like every day is…