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From Money Matters to Cancelling Plans, Why Honesty Truly Is The Best Policy These Days

Interestingly, after months, I’ve gotten much better at being honest with people. It’s still not the greatest feeling, but I’m no longer embarrassed.

The Expectations on Mothers Forced Me to the Emotional Brink

I was too tired and too depressed to keep up the juggling act.

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Nobody Has The Same Set of Rules About Covid Protocol, So What’s a Parent Supposed To Do?

The federal government has its own set of guidelines, the provincial, another. Schools and extracurricular activities each have their own. Confused? Same.

AUGUST 3, 2020 Are We Doing Pandemic Back-To-School or Not?

Colds. Custody. Confusion! I Didn’t Want My Son To Get Tested for Covid. His Father Did.

Out of an abundance of caution, my son’s father wanted our son to get tested for Covid. Out of an abundance of caution, I did not.

Calling All Canadian Mom Entrepreneurs

If you’ve always wanted to be an entrepreneur, now’s the time! Pitch your business for a chance to win $10,000 cash and $20,000 in business services.

6 Easy Crafts For Kids To Do While You’re Working

With a lot of our kids staying home from school due to minor sniffles already, there’s a good chance that many sick days are in our futures.

We Can’t Go Home and It Hurts

The world felt so small a year ago. And now how many of us, stranded from the people we love, would pay anything just to sit together around a kitchen table?

This Stage of Parenting? It’s Exhausting Too

When all three of my kids reached school-age, I mistakenly believed that I was going to finally be a woman of leisure. Nobody told me that it just gets busier.

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How To Help Your Child Develop Healthy Self-Esteem

Here are a few simple ways you can help foster a feeling of self-love and confidence in your child.

Superfoods You Can Easily Add To Your Family’s Diet

These food choices are a good way to start giving your family’s immune system the upper hand. Read on for creative ways to sneak in superfoods.

14 Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids

Here are some of our favourite picks for Halloween costumes for kids, both store-bought and homemade ideas, that your kids will love!

8 Ways I’m Raising My Kids to Be Good, Happy People

It doesn’t matter how smart you are or how good you are at your job, you’ll never reach your full potential without knowing how to get along with others.

Best and Worst Fast Food Picks

The Best and Worst Fast Food Options

Occasional fast food meals are inevitable. This cheat sheet will help if you want to keep your choices as healthy as possible.

I Always Thought I’d Bond With My Daughter When Shopping. But It’s My Son Who Loves Fashion.

Never did I imagine that retail therapy would be something my 8-year-old son and I would bond over.

Halloween 2020

Yes, We Can Still Celebrate Halloween This Year. Here’s How.

Halloween is going to look different this year. But with everything else going on, this might just be the fun we all need. Here’s how to celebrate in 2020.

Is Your Child Not Eating Their Lunch At School? Try This

If you find your little one is coming home from school at the end of the day with an almost untouched lunch, here are some strategies to get them filling their tummies.

Pumpkins After Dark: A Unique Halloween Drive-Thru Event for Families

If you’re a fan of driving around looking at Christmas lights you’ll love this ghoulish Halloween-inspired event.

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6 of Our Best Apple Baking Recipes

Nothing says fall like crisp apples and fresh baking. Here are 6 of our best apple baking recipes.

5 Worst Foods & Drinks for Kids’ Teeth

Read on for some great tips on what not to eat and how to care for your pearly whites.

As School Reopens There Are No Easy Answers. So For Now, I Hold Onto Hope

Nobody wants this. Nobody wants kids to be at risk, or teachers to get sick. Nobody wants COVID to be a part of our reality. But it is. Now what?