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Mothers Day Project
Looking for a creative last minute gift idea for your mom? Or maybe your looking for a simple project Dad and the kids can create for you? This easy to create paper wallet is a perfect last minute gift for...
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Springtime Fun
A backyard carnival is a great way to celebrate the end of the school year or just get together with the families in your neighbourhood. Building a sense of community has many benefits; it can foster...
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Reflections from the Garden
Everyday I learn how to become a better parent. Sometimes lessons are learned or practiced through issues that present themselves to be faced. Other times I grow through reading or conversations with people...
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Preschoolers Need Physical Activity Too
(NC)-It is never too soon to get kids eating well and moving more. With childhood obesity on the rise, it is important to get kids active early in life. According to physical activity guidelines for preschoolers...
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Spending March Break at Home
Had enough of winter? If you're like most Canadians you'd probably love to whisk the whole family off to a sunny destination, but for whatever reasons, not this year. So what do you do to keep the kids happy, as...
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Wayne Gretzky - Revisited
To my average Canadian boys, hockey players don't skate on ice, they walk on water. Indeed, all athletes are heroes to them. This has probably been true for many little boys, across cultures and across time...
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Toddler on a Plane
I have to admit, I was nervous. I’d sharpened my peripheral vision in order to avoid eye contact. I’d practiced witty comebacks to any possible snide remarks. I packed my carry-on with just about...
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Snowkids
When the cold weather arrives don't hide inside. Get out and enjoy all that winter has to offer with these fun and easy outside activities. How to Build a Snow Fort Choose an open spot with lots of snow...
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7 Tips to Help You Write Better Family Christmas Letters
Love 'em or hate 'em, family Christmas letters have become an annual ritual. They arrive each year in holiday cards from friends and family, but...
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Halloween Safety
From finding the perfect costume to carving the spookiest pumpkin, people put a lot of thought and creativity into Halloween. But it’s easy to overlook some important safety precautions; have a safe and...
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Connecting Kids to Nature
Getting out and moving around is a great way for both adults and children to get or stay healthy. Children not only discover nature’s wonders in a unique way during each outing, but it is also a great way for...
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Back to School Photography Tips
As our children gear up to go back to school, we will soon be pulling out our cameras for the traditional first-day-of-school photo session. Don’t give in to the standard ...
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Little Green Thumbs: Tots in the Garden
If you like to garden, you already know about the joys associated with nurturing growth and beauty. It is natural to want to pass this appreciation on to your children. And you don't need much to do it just a...
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Taking a Road Trip with Baby
You’ll be in the car for five whole hours - how can you make the trip enjoyable with a baby along? Learn about it There’s no question: Marathon car trips with a baby on board take a good amount...
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family DISCOVERIES: Chicago
CHICAGO - MY KIND OF TOWN! The Sinatra classic couldn't be more fitting when describing how I felt after taking the family on a trek to the windy city. Another line from that song is very appropriate too...
