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Me… Tandem breastfeed?!

Posted on December 14, 2017 by

Tandem breastfeeding wasn’t something I set out to do, it just sort of evolved. Here is my story: I was breastfeeding my first child when I became pregnant with my second. Although I wasn’t totally ready to wean, the idea … Continue reading →

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“Mama needs a drink!” Is it time to rethink our drinking?

Posted on February 22, 2017 by

The Rethink Your Drinking campaign has me thinking. Thinking about standard drink sizes, the long and short term health effects of alcohol use and when zero alcohol is the limit. It also has me thinking about my kids. When I … Continue reading →

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New to Canada? How to embrace winter!

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

When my parents told me we were moving to Canada, I remember being so excited to see snow for the first time. I couldn’t wait to make a snowman like the ones I had seen in the movies. You can … Continue reading →

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Why you need to stop rushing your preschooler

Posted on November 14, 2016 by

Do you feel like you’re always in a hurry, rushing your kids around? Have you ever stopped and wondered how this affects your child? I was recently walking through a park, when I noticed a grandmother with her young granddaughter. … Continue reading →

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Books and beyond: Raising readers

Posted on October 24, 2016 by

Do you remember your first library card?  I do.  I was so excited to have my very own piece of ID – something I didn’t have to share with my brothers or sister. I used it religiously.  That card opened … Continue reading →

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Returning to work? How to make breastfeeding work for you!

Posted on October 3, 2016 by

One of the easiest and least stressful ways to return to work if you are breastfeeding is continuing to breastfeed. Breastfeeding as a working mom looks different for every mom and baby. With some trial and error you can find something that works for … Continue reading →

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Potty training: Is my child ready to start?

Posted on August 30, 2016 by

There’s nothing that strikes fear and anxiety in a parent quite like the words “potty training”. This stage of development often conjures up a range of emotions. Whether you refer to it as potty training, toilet training, or toilet learning … Continue reading →

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