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I Am Never Going to Be the Mother Who Volunteers or School Field Trips
When I was working full-time, like many mothers, I felt very guilty for not being able to attend my kids’…
Protecting Your Family from Flu with the Flu Vaccine
I really don’t like to be the bearer of bad news but cold and flu season is upon us. Before…
Why You Should Rock a Bold Lipstick
Reach into the historical archives and you’ll find out #redlipstick was worn by suffragettes in New York as part of…
Vegan Butternut Chili
I love sharing a pot of something warm with friends. To me it is the ultimate in no-fuss entertaining. I’m…
3 Easy Ways to Help Your Kids Get More Out of Their Wardrobes
It’s a fact: kids grow, and they grow fast. How can you help your kids get more out of their…
A Simple Discipline Tool: The Behaviour and Consequence List
What do you do when your child struggles with emotional regulation and therefore threatening consequences in the moment does nothing…
4 Ways to Ruin Your Kid’s Sleep, and Some Easy Ways to Fix It
As much as our hectic, 2016-era selves hate to admit it, we all know at some level that our busy…
Make the Flu Vaccine a Priority During Pregnancy
From baby books and advice from our friends and family to dangerous late-night googling sessions on the internet, we put immense…
Why My Family is Happy to Get the Flu Shot
Every October my family gets their flu shot. It’s non-negotiable. And I’ll be frank—I used to be indifferent about it,…
Tips for Vacationing with Tweens
Going on a vacation with a tween is a lot different than going with a younger child or older teen.…