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Am I Going to be a Tattletale Parent?

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My son, Finley, is significantly bigger than a lot of kids his age. At just 5, he’s outgrowing many of his size 7 pants, his size 1 shoes are starting to get a little tight, and he weighs about half as much as I do. He doesn’t recognize his own strength, and I often have to remind him that he’s too big and too strong to be so rough… with me. I’ve had accidental bruises from playing with him and not so accidental bruises from the rare occasions when he's lashed out physically.  Knowing his …

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Like many, sleep was a luxury I didn’t fully appreciate until I had children. From the birth of my first daughter to the time we were back in a consistent sleep routine with our second, eight years had gone by.  …

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On this 10th day of April in Ottawa it is -14C. I am broken but not yet defeated, because the weatherman tells me there are double digit temperatures just around the corner, which means....Spring Tune-up!  With …

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How To Boost A Car Battery – Sisters are Doing it for Themselves

Last Tuesday there was quite a sight to behold in the parking lot of my kids’ school. There was a lot of hooting and hollering, a lady doing the moonwalk, and two others with their fists in the air and looks of …

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43 Holiday Tips to Get You Through the Season with Ease

Getting through the holidays stress-free can be a daunting task. Let's face it, no matter how many deep-breathing techniques we employ, sometimes there's just no escaping all there is to do over the holidays. I love …

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