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10 Things Recommended For All Pregnant Women To Do

Being pregnant is only for a moment in time, 9-10 months that is. It will pass, and then you will have a new baby to care for and grow (on the outside). While time does go so fast, we have listed here a few things…

10 Fun Things About Living with Toddlers

Toddlers are fun. They are cute, fun, playful, troublesome, loud, but still fun. It’s amazing all the fun things that come into play when they grow into this stage of walking, talking and imaginative play. While kids are fantastic at any age, we thought it would…

Why a Mom May Decide to Homeschool Her Kids

If you are curious about homeschool or wondering why a mom may decide, and how, to homeschool, we invite you to read this article, written by Bonnie Way. At the grocery store, I push my youngest two daughters in the buggy while my older two…

10 Rainy Day Activities to do Indoors

With the arrival of spring comes flowers, fresh air, and well…rain. But Spring showers are no need to discount all the fun things we can still do with our little ones. We have some fun rainy day activities that you can try when you don’t…

Build a Rocket Ship – A Fun & Educational Kid Activity

With breaks from preschool or on weekends, come time to play and make believe and create! In making any little arts and crafts projects with your kids, there is so much that is being learned, as well as enjoyed. Make learning subtle and fun, with…

Easter Dinner Side Dishes Recipe Round-Up

With Easter approaching, you may be thinking of what to make for Easter dinner. It goes without saying that spending time with family, holidays and eating a nice meal go hand in hand, in hand. No matter who is cooking, often planning the meal and…

How to Properly Nurse an Infant – A Guide to Nursing Your Baby

Nursing is a beautiful thing. Immediately after your baby is born, it’s essential to start the breastfeeding process. This is important because it strengthens the mother-infant bond early on. It is, however, mandatory that you know how to properly nurse your infant. While you may…

Childcare Options and Types Available

Finding the right childcare can be a difficult transition. You want a provider who is caring and attentive and responsible. You want something that fits your life in terms of hours, location and cost. And you don’t want to spend years on a waitlist. Here…

The Importance of a Contract When Hiring a Nanny

This article has been written by Adele Perry, of the Nanny Jamboree and Vancouver Nanny Network Creating a contract can seem rather time-consuming for more tedious paperwork, but I can assure you that spending the time to set up a contract with your nanny,…

Packing Lunch for Your Picky Eater Preschooler

So you have a picky eater and now he is going off to big boy school and you’re terrified he won’t eat anything. On a daily basis, you dance around him with Dora playing on the iPad trying to trick him into taking 5 bites……