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How long did it take you to lose your baby weight?
A few months31% A year or less18% More than a year5% I'm still trying!47% Nov. 16, 2009
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Which came first in your house?
"Mama"45% "Dada"55% Nov. 16, 2009
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What is your child's "specialty" in the kitchen?
Eggs21% Milkshakes 13% Mac 'n' cheese25% Tea 'n' toast3% Beef stroganoff26% Other12% Nov. 2, 2009
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What's your favourite thing to do all together as a family?
Sit down to a meal27% Watch a movie/video22% Go outside!31% Visit family or friends10% Play cards/Rock Band7% Other3% Oct. 26, 2009
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Do you think "Peanut Free Zones" are getting out of control?
Yes, I don't think it is fair for kids who like peanut products55% No, I think it is better safe than sorry36% No, my child has a peanut allergy6% No comment3% Oct. 5, 2009
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Be honest. Are you getting enough physical activity to be considered physically fit?
Yes!11% I'm trying, just not quite there yet19% Definitely Not38% I keep saying I'll start on Monday 21% Life is too busy, I've given up trying for now11% Sep. 30, 2009
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How many extracurricular activities do your kids participate in?
One a week: Each, that is. It's the only way to stay sane!48% Two a week: It's busy, all right, but I want them to have the chance to enjoy as many interests as p33% Three a week: They seem to thrive; thank goodness for carpools! 5% Four or more: How do I even have time to answer this poll? Good question!15% Sep. 28, 2009
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How much do you expect to pay for Back to School expenses this year?
Less than $10028% $100 - $20025% $200 - $30016% $300 - $4009% $400 - $5005% over $50017% Sep. 25, 2009
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Have you shared any of your pictures or browsed through the CPO photo gallery?
Yes22% No76% On my way there now! -click *talk about it* on the poll results page2% Aug. 31, 2009
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Is it tougher being a parent today than when you were a kid?
Yes75% No19% Undecided6% Aug. 5, 2009
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My best parenting advice comes from:
My parents44% My friends19% Right here at CanadianParents.com23% Other14% Aug. 3, 2009
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Your family's travel plans for this summer include a...
Vacation30% Staycation32% Short weekend away39% Jul. 27, 2009
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As women, we are evolving. Do you struggle with who you are?
Yes, almost every single day36% No, I am perfectly sure at all times19% Some days yes, some days no44% Jun. 26, 2009
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Have you ever dialed emergency, 911?
Yes57% No43% May. 27, 2009
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What is the biggest cutback your family has made as a result of the recession?
Restaurants33% Groceries7% Entertainment19% Vacations19% Housing2% Nothing20% May. 12, 2009
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Let's talk social networking. Do you use...
Facebook?67% Twitter?3% Both?10% Neither?20% May. 9, 2009
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Has the arrival of spring lifted your spirits?
Yes! (tell us why by clicking on talk about it below after you vote!) 81% No (tell us why not by clicking on talk about it below after you vote!) 19% Apr. 10, 2009
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Surprise Visits: Has your child ever mistakenly witnessed an inappropriate intimate moment between you and your partner?
Yes (spill the beans by clicking on talk about it below after you vote!) 25% No75% Feb. 26, 2009
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Have you joined the Slow Cooker Club yet?
Yes!54% I'm on my way to do that now.38% Not interested.8% Feb. 11, 2009
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As a parent, my New Years Resolution for 2009 is:
Make sure my child/family eats healthier meals and snacks17% Spend more "quality" time with my family17% Focus more on my child's developing spirituality and values11% To have more patience (not yell and lose it)37% Make sure my child/family watches less TV and video games.11% Other7% Jan. 31, 2009
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When it comes to preparing meals, do you ever use a Slow Cooker/Crockpot?
Yes, and I love it!36% Yes, but not as often as I'd like to51% No, but I would like to learn how11% What's a Slow Cooker?3% Dec. 30, 2008
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Will you be taking advantage of online greetings this year instead of traditional cards?
Yes20% No49% Both, I'll be mailing cards and emailing greetings31% Dec. 27, 2008
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Will you tell your kids you waited until marriage to have sex, even if you didn't?
Yes34% No66% Dec. 25, 2008
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What is your Christmas budget for each child?
0 - $5018% $50-$10017% $100-$20021% $200-$30013% $300-$4005% $400-$5005% $500-$6003% $600-$7001% $700-$8001% $800-$9001% $900-$10002% Over $100015% Dec. 17, 2008
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What are your plans for Holiday Spending?
I will spend more than last year.18% I will spend about the same as last year.20% I will spend less than I did last year because I WANT to cut back.28% I will spend less than I did last year because I have LESS money.34% Nov. 24, 2008
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Our Halloween costumes will be:
Store bought58% Homemade36% Don't know yet6% Nov. 14, 2008
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Do you know when and where your child was conceived?
Yes, I can picture it now (spill the beans by clicking talk about it below after you vote!) 65% I can narrow it down to a few possibilities, but I'm not sure 24% Your guess is as good as mine!11% Oct. 9, 2008
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Assuming you're female, who initiates lovemaking in your relationship?
More often I do21% More often my partner does55% It's about 50-5024% Sep. 28, 2008
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Do children bring happiness?
Yes, absolutely!89% No6% Undecided5% Sep. 23, 2008
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If you could make a decent income, would you work from home instead of going out to work?
Yes, absolutely!74% No, I enjoy getting out of the house11% I'm Undecided7% I already work from home8% Sep. 12, 2008
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How much money will your family spend on back-to-school?
Less than $10044% Between $100 and $20018% Between $200 and $30011% Between $300 and $4008% Between $400 and $5006% More than $50014% Aug. 18, 2008
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Where do (did) your kids sleep when they were little?
In our bed24% Beside our bed10% They start in their own bed but often end up in ours21% Always in their own bed44% Other2% Jul. 30, 2008
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Do you ever have sexy dreams about celebrities or people you hardly know?
Yes53% No48% Jul. 16, 2008
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Due to high gas prices, have your vacation plans changed this summer?
Yes66% No34% Jul. 9, 2008
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Have you or would you ever, put your toddler in a harness?
Yes, regularly13% Yes, periodically29% No57% Jun. 2, 2008
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Let's talk food prices. Have you noticed an increase in your grocery bill?
Yes89% No11% May. 29, 2008
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Have you joined the Clutter Control Club?
Yes60% No40% May. 25, 2008
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This is a difficult question as all are important but if you had to choose one, what value is most important to you:
Your home - maintaining a pleasant looking and organized home.29% Cooking - Preparing tasty and nutritious meals for my family.28% Friends - Building and maintaining meaningful friendships.44% May. 20, 2008
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Have you started your very own blog here at CanadianParents.com?
Yes!19% Not yet but I'm planning to14% What's a blog?14% Not interested53% May. 12, 2008
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Sunday is Mother's Day. What gift will mean the most to you?
A card or gift made by my child.26% Breakfast in bed5% Spending time with my child(ren)33% Spending time with my own mother16% A Day without chores.13% A bought gift from my partner.6% May. 6, 2008
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I consider laundry to be...
A therapeutic chore.31% An unavoidable bore.69% Apr. 30, 2008
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How satisfied are you with your sex life?
It couldn't be better!26% It's just OK.24% What sex life? (in a relationship)40% What sex life? (no relationship)11% Apr. 24, 2008
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When it comes to dishes in our house...
They're washed by hand each day.26% They're washed in the dishwasher each day.22% They're washed by hand most days, but not all.11% They're washed in the dishwasher most days, but not all.34% Our sink is always filled with dirty dishes!7% Mar. 31, 2008
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Many people consider cleaning bathrooms a huge chore. How many bathrooms are in your home?
One18% Two34% Three33% Four or more15% Mar. 31, 2008
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Fess up. Do you make your bed every day?
Yes45% Half the time26% Maybe twice a year18% Never11% Mar. 20, 2008
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Paying kids to study or get good grades is a smart idea!
I agree21% I disagree79% Mar. 4, 2008
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I wish I could better organize my:
Kitchen10% Mudroom/Entryway8% Family Room & Toys9% Closets16% My whole house!58% Feb. 28, 2008
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In your home, what irritates you the most?
Piles of laundry12% Toys strewn all over the place13% Dirty dishes, messy kitchen47% Paper and mail clutter24% Nothing, my home is always tidy!4% Feb. 8, 2008
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Should the government make smoking in cars with children illegal?
Yes89% No11% Jan. 30, 2008
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You can create amazing slide shows, scrapbooks and photo ecards with Canadian Parents Smilebox! Have you made your Smilebox yet?
Yes, and I love it!59% Just going there now13% Maybe later28% Dec. 31, 2007
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Would you like the opportunity to create your own blog here at CanadianParents.com?
Yes!!55% No thanks45% Dec. 19, 2007
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Halloween is becoming a bigger and bigger celebration each year. More parties, more special food, and fancier costumes. In your opinion as a parent is Halloween:
more trouble than it's worth40% no trouble, just lots of fun!60% Oct. 22, 2007
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Do you know a child who has been diagnosed with an ASD? (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Yes, a friend's child27% Yes, a relative's child9% Yes, my own child15% I know MANY children diagnosed with an ASD17% No32% Oct. 8, 2007
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If money and time were in total abundance, how many children would you have?
one more child than I have now24% two more children than I have now28% three or more children than I have now26% I wouldn't change a thing!23% Sep. 30, 2007
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Due to the recent toy recalls will you be more selective when buying toys this holiday season?
Yes89% No11% Sep. 20, 2007

