Tag Archives: child
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
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
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
I let my kids walk to school!
Just yesterday, Canadian Parents posted an article about children walking home from camp and school. The article cites a recent blog post by a Toronto mother whose 12-year-old son was picked up by the police on his way home from camp. He … Continue reading
Leaving Your Child Home Alone… Aaaaggghhhhh!
As a working mother of 2 young boys, I look forward to the day when my boys can safely rule the roost on their own (and for my older one to babysit his little brother – yahoo!). However, I worry… … Continue reading
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