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born free
Filed Under Stuff, Tips & Tricks | September 30, 2009
Lenore Skenazy’s Free-Range Kids – Giving Our Children the Freedom We Had Without Going Nuts with Worry may be filled with tongue in cheek humour (Play Dates and Axe Murderers: How to Tell the Difference) but she’s serious about giving our kids a little more freedom.
actively crafty
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | September 29, 2009
As September draws to a close we can take a deep breath. Our kids are getting settled into their new classrooms, new activities and new schedules. So why not use these new activities as inspiration for getting crafty with your kids this fall.
where the wild monsters are
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | September 28, 2009
We feel we’ve been harping on scary ingredients in products and flu-fighting tactics a lot of late – so when we found Anti-Monster Spray, which combines immune system boosting properties with recognizable ingredients and a healthy dose of fun, we had to share.
“the” talk part II
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | September 25, 2009
As a follow up to last Friday’s article on why children need sexual health information, here’s how to talk “the talk.”. “The talk” isn’t actually one single talk. It’s a series of talks that start with sexual health education basics in the pre-school years and progress (hopefully) right through the teenage years.
pain positive
Filed Under Pregnancy and Birthing, Tips & Tricks | September 24, 2009
We asked the birth experts behind Dancing Star Birth for some tips on managing the intimidating pain of labour.
what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | September 24, 2009
It’s another jam-packed weekend with lots of festivals and community celebrations and Sunday the 27th is World Rivers Day so be sure to check their website for events all around the province. It’s that time of the month again too – Portobello West time that is.
toothy grin
Filed Under Stuff | September 23, 2009
Any mama who’s spent significant time in the dentist’s chair in her youth would not wish the same fate on her tots. We all know that brushing is the backbone of good dental care, which is why Philips Sonicare has just introduced a power toothbrush for kids from four to 12.
acting out
Filed Under Events | September 22, 2009
The fall theatre season is upon us, and as well as a stand out show for tots, there are a couple of mom-focused shows that we’re looking forward to.
now I know my PVCs
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | September 21, 2009
Keeping our kids safe is what we’re hardwired to do. But how’s a mama (or dada) to keep up on mysterious sounding potential hazards like DEHP, BBP, DBP and PVC or find out where they lurk? The folks behind the popular sites www.healthytoys.org and www.healthycars.org have taken things one step farther and folded them into a new, more wide reaching site – www.healthystuff.org.
Contemplative Counselling Services
Filed Under Contests | September 21, 2009
What mama couldn’t use a chance to relax and talk to someone? The prize in this contest from counsellor Marlise Meilan of www.ContemplatePsychotherapy.com is a free Restorative Process Therapy session valued at $125.00. Marlise Meilan, MA, RCC, knows how joyful – and stressful! – being a mum can be. Known for her warmth, clarity and [...]
