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March 17, 2019February 23, 2020 Kate A.

Our kid reeeeeeally likes TV; yes, we have screen limits in place, but when we need to make food, tidy up, or get 5 minutes of calm, we rely on the magic of Sesame Street to hold our son’s attention. … Continue reading

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March 9, 2019February 24, 2020 Kate A.

Our son has been waking up every 2 hours, every night since the day he was born…he’s 16 months old this week. Some nights he sleeps better, some nights worse. Making things even trickier is his refusal to settle and … Continue reading

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February 18, 2019February 24, 2020 Kate A.

If you watched TV in the 90s/ early 2000s, chances are you’re familiar with Steve Irwin and his show, Crocodile Hunter. Before Steve’s sudden passing in 2006, he endeared himself to audiences with his extensive knowledge of, and infectious passion … Continue reading

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January 28, 2019February 24, 2020 Kate A.

My year off with baby has come to an end and I’m officially a working mom. This is a bittersweet time for me. Being away from my son is tough. I miss looking at his sweet little face all day … Continue reading

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January 24, 2019February 24, 2020 Kate A.

While cruising through one of my favourite websites the other day (Red Tricycle), I came across a story so touching that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. Gregg Eicchorn and his wife Katie live in Cincinnati, Ohio … Continue reading

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January 23, 2019February 24, 2020 Kate A.

I have always been a big fan of stand up comedy; I so respect the way a good comic can find humour in embarrassing, upsetting, even traumatic stuff that happens. They possess this wonderful ability to spin negative events into … Continue reading

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Get Inspired by the Natural Beauty of these Classroom Decor Items

January 16, 2019February 24, 2020 Kate A.

In 2 weeks, my maternity leave is ending, I am returning to my classroom, and life as a teacher-mom officially begins. A few days ago, I visited my class to check in and get an idea of where the kiddos … Continue reading Get Inspired by the Natural Beauty of these Classroom Decor Items

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There Is So Much to Love About These Canadian Children’s Musicians

January 11, 2019January 11, 2019 Kate A.

With a little one running around our house now, the things we watch and listen to are pretty kid-centric. There are plenty of songs and shows that we find intolerable, but sometimes the kids’ stuff genuinely entertains us, makes us … Continue reading There Is So Much to Love About These Canadian Children’s Musicians

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Showing Your Fur Baby Love Can be Tough When a New Bundle of Joy Arrives; Here’s Some Helpful Advice

January 8, 2019February 24, 2020 Kate A.

Max is our yellow lab, and was the first “baby” my husband and I had together. He is a big, silly fur ball of love and about 14 months ago his world, and ours, was turned upside down by another … Continue reading Showing Your Fur Baby Love Can be Tough When a New Bundle of Joy Arrives; Here’s Some Helpful Advice

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This New Podcast Tackles Parenting Topics with Honesty and Humour

January 5, 2019February 24, 2020 Kate A.

I love love love listening to podcasts. I play them while I cook, drive, eat…there seems to be one for whatever mood I’m experiencing. Sometimes I want the total silliness of Tigerbelly (hosted by Bobby Lee and his partner Khalyla … Continue reading This New Podcast Tackles Parenting Topics with Honesty and Humour

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