Before I met my husband, I was a little lax about my boys’ eye exams. Even though I had heard it was important that children have yearly exams, living in a small town made booking appointments tricky and both boys did so well in school that I was confident their eyes were fine. But when …
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Parenting is tough, but it gets even tougher when we spend too much time comparing ourselves to our own ideal image of what a perfect parent should be. And as much as I love social media, I also know that a constant barrage of perfect images can be discouraging to those of us doing our …
It’s Time to Give Yourself a Parenting Break! Embracing the Real Side of Parenthood Read More »
If there’s one thing that us moms have really mastered, it’s feeling guilty. Told your daughter you were out of ice cream so you could finish it when she went to bed? Convinced your son that hockey wasn’t that much fun so you wouldn’t have to deal with the huge investment of time and money? …
Let Go of the Mom Guilt! Four Indulgences a Mom Should Never Feel Guilty About Read More »
Understanding what motivates your child in the first place to head out onto the pitch, field, or ice rink can help you better determine how to improve the experience for them. Keeping your little one motivated as time drags on, practices get harder, and competition gets tougher can be a difficult task, but with a …
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Taking care of a baby is exhausting, whether you’re a first time mother or you already have a house full of children. And if there’s one item in a mother’s arsenal that can make her day either much easier or much harder, it’s the diaper bag. A good one keeps items organized, holds all the …
The EquiptBaby Diaper Bag Makes Parenting Easier with Features Moms Love-Giveaway Read More »
Parenting in the digital age is pretty different than the unplugged days of yore in which I was raised. In some ways, it can be harder. As a child, my biggest worry was strangers inviting me to get into their cars…and of course, I’d been heavily instructed to run away and get help if that …
Parent in the Digital Age with 3 Free Apps Perfect for Families Read More »
With Mother’s Day just having passed, moms around Canada finally had the chance to kick back and enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation. And having recharged a bit myself, I’ve realized that moms have a very common tendency of putting themselves last. But when it comes to being a parent, taking care of ourselves means …
Mother’s Day is such a fun holiday now that I have children. Seeing their beaming faces as they bring me a carefully prepared breakfast in bed and homemade trinkets from school warms my heart so much. But Mother’s Day is also a time to think about how much my own mother means to me and …
Go Beyond Thank You this Mother’s Day and #PutYourHeartToPaper with Hallmark Read More »
Keeping little ones healthy and happy is the goal of every parent, and I am no exception. When my boys were younger, I had a few products that were always on hand in case I needed them and one of my biggest essentials was tooth care products from Orajel. When Zackary was teething, he often …
Parenting is Easier with Products from Church & Dwight-Giveaway Read More »
Maybe it’s because I live in a province that’s known for harsh winter weather, but as far as I’m concerned, there is nothing more wonderful than being outside once warm weather has arrived in Saskatchewan. In fact, for the last two weekends I’ve been in the back yard relaxing in a lawn chair reading almost …
Top Three Ways to Spend Time Outside with Your Baby this Summer Read More »
When I gave birth to my oldest son, I had my first experience with the sleepless nights I had heard so much about from other parents. But while part of that sleeplessness was a result of my newborn baby waking up to feed, another part of it was simple mother’s worry as I checked on …
Do More Knowing Your Child is Safe with the Levana Oma Movement Monitor-Giveaway Read More »
Jason Priestley may be best known for his role as teen heartthrob Brandon Walsh, but these days he has plenty of other work keeping him busy. From his guest appearance on Package Deal to directing his first full-length feature to publishing his memoir, there’s always a lot on the Vancouver-born actor’s plate. Even so, he …
Jason Priestley on Diaper Bags, Clean Water and the Magic of Parenthood #PGMom Read More »
If there’s one thing I love, it’s a good debate but to really develop an interesting conversation, a great topic is essential. As a mother, I have a lot of opinions when it comes to parenting and recently I learned about a fun new debate and discussion site that’s full of great topics called Discuss. …
Talking about Whether Kids Should Use Tech Before They Can Read on Discuss.fm Read More »
Every hockey parent knows that it’s not just a child that makes sacrifices in order to play on a team, it’s the parents too! From early morning practices to long drives to games to hours spent in a cold arena cheering on your child, it’s no small job being a hockey parent! But it can …
When my oldest son was a baby, we bought a basic audio baby monitor so that I would hear him wake up in his upstairs bedroom even if I was working downstairs in the kitchen or out in the backyard. I quickly learned that an audio baby monitor was almost more trouble than it was …
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There are so many amazing moms in Canada and for all of 2013, Playtex Mommyville has been celebrating those special women with the Mom of the Month program. Each month, Canadian mothers can visit the Playtex Mommyville Facebook page and fill out a quick questionnaire about some of their parenting ideas and favourite moments with …
One of the things that I noticed when my boys were babies was that the gear and accessories that I loved and used almost constantly weren’t the same products as the ones my husband used most often. We definitely had different parenting styles when it came to caring for a baby and that meant that …
When it Comes to Parenting, Dads Do it Different! #SearsBabysRoom Read More »
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Becoming a mom is such a monumental moment and while the first year with a new baby is full of love and laughter, it can also be a little overwhelming. Babies grow and change so quickly that a mom can feel like there’s always something new she needs for her little one. Some baby gear …
Top Three Must-Have Products for Surviving Baby’s First Year Read More »
Becoming a mom is a life-changing event. It’s the moment which the bulk of a woman’s attention moves from herself to her child forever. While it’s incredibly easy to get completely caught up in the joys (and trials) of raising children, it’s so important for us women to remember that we need time to celebrate …
One of the biggest challenges as a parent is finding moments for “me” time. Some parents feel that there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to take time for personal indulgences and some even feel guilty about spending time enjoying themselves instead of caring for their family. But taking that time out for you …
Bringing a smile to your kids’ faces doesn’t have to cost a penny and will likely leave you with a big grin that lasts all day as well. Here are a few free ways to surprise, delight, and completely crack your kids up! 1) Do Something Silly! Mom and Dad could swap clothes before coming …
Anna’s Budget Tips-Five Free Ways to Make Your Kids Smile Read More »
When I was growing up, life involved lots of unsupervised playtime. Whether I was out in the backyard, biking around my small hometown or playing in the nearby gully with friends, parental supervision just wasn’t something my friends and I worried about very much. Our parents knew approximately where we were and we knew approximately …
Parent Without Worry with the Drop the #WorryBall by Dr. Alex Russell Blog Tour-Giveaway Read More »
In about a month, I’ll be featuring a review of Bad Mommy by Willow Yamauchi on my site. In the meantime, Willow wants to let you know about her own Bad Mommy revelation and encourage you to embrace your own inner badness: I have a confession. I am a Bad Mommy. It’s OK, I’m good …
You know that moment when you’ve asked your child something at least four times and they’ve barely even paused to look at you, never mind doing whatever you were asking them to do? And your eye starts to twitch a little and you clench your teeth and ask once more…and they still don’t even give …
The Calm Parent AM & PM Program-Review and Giveaway Read More »
As regular readers will know, I recently conducted a review and giveaway of the Head Snuggler, a device to help children sleep comfortably while traveling. You can read the full review here. Melanie Risdon-Betcher, owner of Melrose Kids and creator of the Head Snuggler, has prepared a guest post with some great tips for traveling …
