Monthly Archives: August 2011

Bugs aren’t going back to school, even if your kids are

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

As the summer winds down and our kids are getting ready to go back to school many parents worry less about protecting their family from bug bites. But in fact, mosquitoes and ticks are still active during this time and … Continue reading →

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Oatmeal Goo & the Dreaded Temper Tantrum

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

How do you feel? Sometimes you can see it coming, but sometimes it will hit when you least expect it.  It can strike anywhere.  You could be at home, in the car, at the store, at grandma’s, in the playgroup… … Continue reading →

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How to Throw a Temper Tantrum

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

As if our kids needed any instructions!  We thought you might get a “kick” out of this video we found on YouTube:

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I let my kids walk to school!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

Just yesterday, Canadian Parents posted an article about children walking home from camp and school. The article cites a recent blog post by a Toronto mother whose 12-year-old son was picked up by the police on his way home from camp. He … Continue reading →

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Leaving Your Child Home Alone… Aaaaggghhhhh!

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

As a working mother of 2 young boys, I look forward to the day when my boys can safely rule the roost on their own (and for my older one to babysit his little brother – yahoo!). However, I worry… … Continue reading →

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