Let’s face it. It’s November. Summer is most definitely over. With the cold chilly rains and snowfalls to come, getting outside is more of a challenge. There are fewer daylight hours and we’re all inside together for long stretches of … Continued
This is not supposed to happen in Canada.The radio program I was listening to was interrupted to report a shooting in our nation’s capital. “An unarmed soldier was shot and killed while standing guard at the Ottawa Cenotaph honouring our … Continued
When my daughter was five she was a flower girl, and wore a gorgeous red satin and lace dress, which she loved. For Halloween that year she decided she wanted to be a Flamenco Dancer and wear that dress. Great… … Continued
As a parent, you are always encouraging your kids to say “thank you.” You want them to be polite and respectful of other people and to show appreciation. When someone gives them something or does something nice for your kids, you always … Continued
It was one of those moments that stuck with me forever. I was a new mom and I was visiting a mom friend who always seemed to be on top of it. I told her how much I admired her … Continued
“I read it on the Internet…” I hear those words spoken in the store regularly. I talk to caring and conscientious moms who feel insecure and inadequate by something they read on the internet. They’ve spent tons of time on the … Continued
“She cries a lot. She’s really fussy.” A new mom was in the store this week with her 6 week old baby. The baby was in her stroller and crying bitterly. I mentioned that we had a nursing room. “Oh … Continued
“It’s the last week of August and my kids sleep in till 10 every day!” That’s what a mom said to me today. Actually it was kind of panicky confessional from Jenn, Mountain Baby’s manager, purchaser and all around smart … Continued
Ever feel like you’re beating your head against the wall with your kids? You try and try and try to make things work the way you want them to, and they just don’t cooperate… Well here’s a story that taught … Continued
Everyone loves summer. So much is packed into those few months, and you want them to be great. And most of the time they are. But all that hot summer weather sometimes gets the better of you (and your kids). … Continued