TV time is a very important time at our house. Well, at least my kids think it is. Like most kids, my children are completely entranced by the characters they see on movies and on television. We all know how nice it is for mom when a kid will sit quietly on [...]
Spring and summer are wonderful times of the year, so we’re all happy! We’ve waited months for the change of season, and the nicer weather that it would bring. Sadly, though, summer joys can be ruined very quickly if you or your child is covered with painful and swollen bug bites! Bug bites can ruin [...]
A friend recently tagged me in her own HostelBookers 7 Super Shots blog post and asked that I write a post about my seven favourite photos. My first thought: only 7!?! Thank goodness there are categories because if I had to choose just seven favourite photos this post wouldn’t be published until 2015. I started [...]
May is child care recognition month in British Columbia. Child care providers from across the province were awarded on May 11th for their dedication to quality care and to the immensely important service that they offer families in BC. Award categories included: licensed care, Aboriginal providers, innovation and local governments that have demonstrated leadership in [...]
Do you have your plans set for mother’s day yet? If not, we have a recipe that will save the day. (And if you do already have plans, cancel them and make this for your mama!) Brunch is a classic mother’s day tradition so why not make her a gourmet meal at home? The fact [...]
Spring is upon us, and with that, come wishes for growth and change within the family. At preschool, our children take on responsibilities and they follow routines and expectations communicated from their caregivers. At Parenting Power™, we are often asked: “My kids always clean up at preschool, so why won’t they do it at home?” [...]
This month’s book club is an extra-special one: The Woman Who Changed Her Brain by Barbara Arrowsmith-Young. Read on for an interview with the author, or scroll to the bottom to fill out the form. The first ten people to fill out the form below will receive a free copy of The Woman Who Changed [...]
As summer approaches and the weather gets warmer moms and their babies begin to spend more time outdoors. Breastfeeding mothers often wonder whether or not their babies need to be supplemented with water at this time. The answer to this question is, no! Breast milk contains 88% water and is perfectly formulated to satisfy a [...]
I feel like this moment is bumper sticker worthy: I took a photo a day for a year and survived As a professional photographer I take thousands of photos each week. After completing my first 365 project last April I decided to embark on a second project. Unlike my first 365 project my second endeavour [...]
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