Tag Archives: family

Travelling with kids doesn’t have to be a nightmare

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Passports? check. Plane Tickets? check. Diaper Bag? Diaper Bag? My heart sank. As I stood toting my 1-year-old and 3-year-old, my face was hot with panic. How would I ever make it through a four hour plane ride with nothing? No … Continue reading →

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Give Mom a Break. Go Outside and Enjoy Winter!

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

I’m not trying to get bonus points, but my wife does a lot at our house! As a result, she often needs breaks and a little “me-time” to settle into her favourite glass of wine and to tackle her latest … Continue reading →

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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…but I’m totally stressed

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

The holiday season is the busiest and most stressful time of the year for me.  My colleague Debbie and I were chatting about this the other day and all we could think is “here we go again into that ever … Continue reading →

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Invest in your child – It’s your biggest rate of return

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

This is the fourth post in our series about child care. When I was as a young working mom of two children, I struggled with finding the time to play games with my kids.  I was busy caring for them and balancing … Continue reading →

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They’re growing up…

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Karen Hay, RN

My baby is graduating from Grade 8!  How did I get here?  Where did the time go?  I feel like life is moving so fast.  These feelings got me remembering a poem my Dad read at my high school graduation.  It’s … Continue reading →

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