Mayhem, mischief and misadventures
Single-use plastics, a term that has become a dirty word, refers to disposable plastics that are used once and tossed. The main culprits are grocery bags, food containers, straws, water bottles, cups and cutlery. Because of the composition of plastics, they do not...
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Inspiration from Sleep Deprivation Every parent can relate to the struggles of putting their child to sleep. After giving birth to my third daughter, bedtime was more than a handful, especially when one child just could not and would not fall asleep. The countless...
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The holidays are always a busy time. Even when we try to slow down it speeds up! Some years the holiday season just flies by and we wish we could put it on pause and enjoy our time with family and loved ones. One thing many people fall back on to help ease the holiday...
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What happens when two different parents take their child, one a girl and the other a boy, to the doctor for the same problem? Do they get the same treatment? Here are their stories. Sara’s Checkup Sara’s mother takes Sara, a 3-year old, to the doctor because she is...
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BC Women's and Children's Hospital I was 27 weeks pregnant to the day when in the middle of the night I woke up feeling something wet. I sat up, looked and it was bright red. Panic came over me. I woke up my husband and called our midwife who instructed us to meet her...
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Is your home overrun by toys, sports equipment, and children’s artwork masterpieces? Do you have boots, gloves and hats overflowing at the front door? Well I do. Living in Vancouver we do not have the luxury of a lot of space in our houses. Due to the high cost of...
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You heard that right! Travelling with kids has some ups and downs but packing shouldn't be one of them. A little planning ahead will save you some headaches when you are away from home. No matter your destination, you too can pack only what you need and not feel like...
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Breast Milk - Liquid Gold I am pro breastfeeding as I think the world should be. But of course I am above all ‘fed is best’. Whatever way you choose to feed your child is up to you and no parent should be judged whichever direction that may be. This also goes for the...
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Start Reading Young Don't wait to start reading with your kids. You can start from the day they are born if you want to. Some families read as a way to bond with their children from a young age. Sometimes we are caught up with newborn baby life and all of the little...
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The holidays can be a jam-packed 3 weeks and the week of Christmas can have you doing multiple holiday activities and family get-togethers all in one day! We have all been there, you are having an awesome time with your kids attending a festive activity; seeing...
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