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Take the bite out of bugs! Insect repellent: What you need to know.
Bugs are a nuisance, but bug bites can be a big pain! The red bumps are bad enough, but the itchiness keeps me from sleeping, because all I want to do is scratch all night long! Aside from these obvious discomforts, mosquitoes can also carry serious diseases such … Continue reading
The HPV vaccine and boys
My 13 year old son recently had his yearly routine physical. Now that he’s in grade 8, I was asked to remain in the waiting area (yet another sign that he’s growing up!). The doctor still invited me in afterwards … Continue reading
Surviving the Cottage with a Baby
My husband just cannot get excited about sleeping outside and so instead of camping, our yearly summer tradition is “cottaging.” The cottage itself is never anything fancy. It just needs to have beds indoors, a working shower/washroom, a barbeque, nearby … Continue reading
Grandparenting: Times have changed
I am one of the lucky ones who has the support of two sets of grandparents to help raise my 2 kids: 2 nanas, 1 papa and 1 granddad. Whether it is to watch them on a PD day, or … Continue reading
Mom, I so want a tattoo!
Has your teenager come to you about getting a tattoo yet, or maybe wanting a piercing on some part of his/her body other than their ears? We all know that both body art and piercings are popular and especially tempting to … 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
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