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Kids Training – How much is TOO much?
We want our kids to succeed, but at what cost? Here are some tips for making sure they thrive in their field instead…
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Hello, my name is Jennifer and I’m a bit of a sh!t disturber.
Yep, I’ll admit it here, in writing to you (but…
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Our Dad Blogger, Brett Hughes wonders when did parenting — or even simply observing parenting — become so ideological…
Our Dad Blogger, Brett Hughes wonders when did parenting — or even simply observing parenting — become so ideological…
Before I became a mother there were things I never thought I would ever have to say to another person. I think…
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Fresh off a few days camping with the family, our Dad Blogger, Brett finds it hard not to draw upon quite a few…
Our Daddy Blogger, Brett Hughes gives us his favourite memories of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair…and really…
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Deb wonders how to manage the many large toys her kids have collected over time… and now store on the floor!
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We want our kids to succeed, but at what cost? Here are some tips for making sure they thrive in their field instead…
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Tracie learns a valuable lesson about how being a parent means that sometimes, being there for her kids is all…
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Tracie shares with us her crazy kitchen renovation story…We’re actually surprised she made it through it with…