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Five Ways To Show Your Teens That You Love Them
I used to love heading to my daughters elementary school at 2:15 everyday to chat with the other parents around the school doors as we waited for the bell to ring. The kids were always happy to see…
What Would Your Warning Label Say?
I saw this question on Instagram over the weekend. It immediately made me laugh because I pictured Leigh with a label around her neck reading, Caution: Loud and Easily Distracted. Imagine if we all walked around with warning signs on us, cautioning thos
Joshua Tree National Park
About an hour outside of Palm Springs, there is a really cool place in the desert called Joshua Tree National Park. For $20, the price of a park pass for a week, we enjoyed the biggest jungle gym you could imagine. The park is huge, and we didn’t make a
Sibling Love – The Gift of Each Other
As a parent, it was important for me to give my kids siblings (whether that be through birth or adoption.) I truly believe sibling love is irreplaceable.
My Perfectly Imperfect Body
My perfectly imperfect body has a story to tell
Why We Don’t Support Pink Shirt Day
Having been a ‘PR friendly’ blogger over the years, I have used my platform to promote and support various issues and charities.  One I won’t be promoting anymore is Pink Shirt Day. My youngest is in grade one and my oldest is in grade 8.  Over t
Free Handwriting Practice Worksheets with Fun Activities
Free Handwriting Practice Worksheets from A-ZÂ with fun activities included on each printable sheet. Â I’ve been working on teaching my 4 year old how to write her alphabet and it hasn’t been all fun and games. Actually it’s been completely frustr
5 Reasons Why I Wouldn’t Make it as a Tween Today
Being a tween in today’s heavily connected world can’t be easy. Just when we thought being a pre-teen was difficult in the ’80s, Randi Mazzella shares what she misses about her tween years.
Coco Rocha Says Daughter Will Be A Scientist
Model Coco Rocha thinks her daughter will grow up to be €œsome sort of scientist
How To Survive Packing For Your Family March Break Getaway
Ah, March Break. A time to escape the frigid Canadian winter and relax with your family on a sunny beach. Can’t you see it? The kids playing happily in the waterpark while you sit poolside sipping…