I think we all know that feeling of scrolling through our feed and seeing other moms killing it at parenting. Or being apart of parenting groups on Facebook simply asking for advice and being shamed or made to feel bad about our choices. Some parents…
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I am the author of “Frankie’s Fishy Feelings,” a children’s book about a five-year-old shark named Frankie who suffers from anxiety as she approaches the start of “Kindersharken.” She suffers alone until she tells her mom, who takes her to therapy. She then learns coping…
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Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Giving Tuesday was born and incubated at the 92nd Street Y and its Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact in New York City. Giving Tuesday is…
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I know most moms tend to shy away from asking for anything for Christmas and worrying about everyone else. This year it is time we spoiled ourselves and get a gift just for us or let your spouse know what you would love to see…
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As a mother of young children who ask ALOT of questions, I was asked why we wear orange for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Also known as Orange Shirt Day). I vaguely knew the story of the orange shirt, but I wanted to make…
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With the funeral of Queen Elizabeth coming up on Monday, September 19th, and the federal government recognizing the day as a holiday (though some provinces are opting out of recognizing it as a stat), I thought I would put together some resources to teach your…
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When you walk into a baby store to find a gift for new parents, you can see there are numerous options. It can be a little over whelming to decide what to give. Most people want to give presents that will be used and loved.If…
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Congratulations! You are going to have a baby! Now you get to start planning for the arrival of your new bundle of joy. Creating a baby registry can be very helpful in the planning process. I have talked with a lot of new…
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I am excited to share with you some amazing newly released books for families and kids. I read many of these books with my children. Some of the graphic novels my children read on their own and I ask them for their feedback on the…
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Every few months I post a list of some new books that have crossed my path. I am a bit behind in my posts this year due to everything going on between the flood, holidays and getting covid. Below are a list of some of…
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