For many people potty training can seem like a daunting task, leaving us to wonder When to start? Where to start? and What to do. The other day I wrote a post about what gear is important to have when you start potty training; you…
Read More...Potty Training Tips: Gear
It seems anyone and everyone is willing to share their potty training tips with you; I have composted a list of potty training gear that will help make the transition easier. It is important to remember that every child is different and there is not…
Read More...Birthday Party Locations in Spruce Grove & Stony Plain
When it comes to planning your child’s birthday party you must choose a location; in your home or at a great location in Spruce Grove or Stony Plain. Here is a list of a few in no particular order. 1. Crockadoodle (Spruce Grove) ~ Packages…
Read More...Home with a newborn – my most used baby gear
My, how time flies. My newborn is now 6-weeks old! I’m not planning to have anymore kids, so it’s a strange feeling, knowing this is the last time I’ll get to experience this amazing newborn stage of life. I generally talk to new moms-to-be about…
Read More...The PEP Talk Series – Parenting Series starts March 7th
For your next date night, consider a great dinner out followed by a PEP talk (Parenting Educational Program), a monthly series from March to June. These talks are organized to be thought provoking and inspiring, like a TED Talk for parents. Net proceeds will benefit…
Read More...15 Things I Learnt When I Became A Mother
This isn’t my list, but I love it and can relate to almost every item here! Thanks to Alison Foreman, founder of Sweet Dreams and Flying Machines for sharing this great list & graphic with me.
Read More...Seminar on Media Literate Homes with Margery Healey, January 22nd
Next Tuesday, we’re talking Media Literate Homes with parent coach Margery Healey. Television, ipads, ipods – it is generally recommended not to expose children to any media until 2 years old, but we know this isn’t always possible. This seminar is no lecture to parents…
Read More...Seminar Recap – Brain Compatible Parenting (TM) with Margery Healey
We hosted our second of three seminars with Margery Healey, The Compassionate Parent Coach, last week on Brain Compatible Parenting. Here are some highlights from the evening… Primary brain development happens from age 0 to 6, but the brain doesn’t fully mature until age 22-24….
Read More...Video Intro to Margery Healey and Brain Compatible Parenting
I have started to experiment with this “video blogging” by taking some short video clips of the fabulous Margery Healey, The Compassionate Parent Coach. I know once you meet Margery, you’ll know why I am such a fan! So, video #1 is Margery talking about…
Read More...Seminar recap: The Value of Play with Margery Healey
Our first of three parenting seminars happened this week with the amazing Margery Healey, The Compassionate Parent Coach. Here are some highlights from her talk, which was interesting, thoughtful, and full of some great learnings! First, as a parent coach, Margery’s role as a coach…
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