Category Archives: Parenting

Grandparenting during COVID….

Posted on April 28, 2020 by

As I wake up to another beautiful spring day, I am filled with joy. Birds are singing; the flowers are blooming; and I have time to enjoy a cup of Chai tea before heading to work. And yet…and yet. I … Continue reading →

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5 great ways to enjoy winter with the family!

Posted on February 11, 2020 by

I remember getting my kids bundled up for winter outdoor activities. What a process! First figuring out what activity to do and then telling myself – maybe more than my kids, that going out into the cold weather would be … Continue reading →

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Do I really need to start talking to my tweens about vaping?

Posted on December 18, 2019 by

I feel like I’m in a golden age of parenting. My kids are in their tween years (defined as being between the ages of 8 to 12 years). The exhausting days of early parenting are far behind me. My kids … Continue reading →

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Edible Cannabis: how to protect your kids from unintentional poisoning

Posted on October 17, 2019 by

I’ll never forget the feeling of panic when I saw my 3 year-old holding a bottle of household cleaner. I left a cupboard door unlocked in the bathroom as I went to answer my phone. Fortunately, he only looked at … Continue reading →

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Supporting breastfeeding in public

Posted on July 31, 2019 by

On August 1 to 7, let’s celebrate World Breastfeeding Week! Breastfeeding is the natural way to feed a child with major health benefits for parents and babies. Parents have the right to breastfeed anywhere, anytime – a right protected by … Continue reading →

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