Category Archives: Children & Tweens

The flu shot is not just about you—it’s about those around you too!

This is the second post in a three-part series about the influenza virus, vaccine and kids. This year I have an especially important reason to make sure that I—and the rest of my family—get the flu shot. A few months ago, … Continue reading

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Is it a cold or the flu?

This is the first post in a three-part series about the influenza virus, vaccine and kids. As a mother of four children, I’ve dealt with many sick days and visits to the doctor. When my kids were sick, I sometimes … Continue reading

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Big kid emotions, big parenting challenge

When I think back to when my kids were growing up, I remember having such a hard time managing their emotional outbursts.  Like many parents I wanted certain behaviours to stop – yelling, slamming doors, and the one that really … Continue reading

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Back to school doesn’t have to mean back to coughs and Kleenexes

It’s been just over a month since the kids have been back at school.  Have your kids had to miss any days so far due to an infectious illness?  With cold and flu season right around the corner, it’s a good time … Continue reading

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Are You a Homework Helper or Sergeant Major?

My daughter completed French immersion grade one in the spring.  One of her homework assignments was to present to her class five French words used in sentences. Relatively easy right?  Let’s just say thank goodness for Google translation! The last … Continue reading

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