The Child Whisperer Carol Tuttle, birthday party ideas and a book for parents and teachers of struggling students. The book I strongly recommend for all teachers and parents of children who struggle in school: Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities by Daniel Franklin A link to all of the birthday party themes mentioned, plus […] Read more…
Little ghosts, goblins, and all sorts of costumes characters will soon descend on neighborhoods across the country on Halloween night. For children coping with special needs, Halloween can be a lot of fun. The Episcopal Center for Children (ECC), a nonprofit organization providing therapeutic and special education services to children ages 5-14 in the greater Washington, […] Read more…
A royal chat about Meghan, Kate and more with Amanda Dishaw, a great tip for saving money on bills, and an app I adore! Listen to Episode 3 of This Mom Loves using the player above, or use any of the links under it to listen in your favourite spot (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, […] Read more…
Cynthia Loyst from The Social, gel nails, get-to-bed tips and a review of Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis. You can listen to Episode 2 of This Mom Loves right here in the player above, or click on any of the links under it to listen in your favourite spot (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.)! […] Read more…
This week I’m talking to Kortney Wilson from Masters of Flip, sharing books by Reese Witherspoon and Emily Giffin, and talking about closet organization tips! I’m so excited to say that Episode 1 of This Mom Loves is now live and available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher…or right here in the player at the […] Read more…
I will readily admit I’m not the team-sports type, but my family’s fitness is definitely a priority. Here are some tips for keeping your family fit…and having a bit of fun at the same time! 1. Don’t discount what you can do in your own home (especially during the cold weather)! I have used my […] Read more…
This is a special guest post by Heather Hobbs on a very important topic. ***** One of the most difficult conversations parents can have with their children is about bullying. The word “bullying” triggers some very strong emotions in people. Anger, fear, shame and guilt can all come to the surface, whether we are adults or […] Read more…
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. After enjoying the outdoors during the hot summer months, it’s no surprise that our (my?) automatic reaction to cool, fall weather can be to head indoors. The fall is such a beautiful time of […] Read more…
If you’re anything like me, you love to eat at restaurants, but taking kids can get expensive! Here’s a roundup of restaurants in Canada where kids eat free. Please let me know which ones I’ve missed so I can keep the list up-to-date! Boston Pizza Kids Card Promotion: a $5 donation gets you 5 free […] Read more…
Last week I was on Global’s The Morning Show talking about back to school shopping. Since it was an early start, I wanted to spend the night before in the city rather than have to wake up at 4 a.m. to get moving, so I booked the closest hotel to the studio, the Novotel Toronto Centre, […] Read more…