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Mindfulness is a popular idea but there are so many misconceptions about what it is and what it isn’t. Technically, ‘mindfulness’ refers to being in the moment without judgement. It is also [...]

From their crazy antics to their lovable ways, pets really can light up a home. And while us adults love our pets dearly, kids can also create especially strong bonds with pets as well. Not only [...]

We all know how nice it is to feel the warm and fuzzy emotions like glee or gratitude. But what about the more prickly ones like fear, jealousy or anger? Like it or not it’s a parent’s job to [...]

Moms seem to have this idea that they need to get it right every time. We carry the worry that we should never ever disappoint our kids and that if we happen to make a bad call, then we are [...]

Ever noticed your child pull paint covered fingers over the smooth surface of paper? Or  have you watched your kid’s little tongue protrude outwards and bend sideways as they scribble [...]

Over the past two years, we’ve all had more than our fair share of change where just as we start to get used to things, we are forced to pivot once more. Fortunately, the latest pandemic [...]

When they are babies, we are only too happy for our kids to have pacifiers, but as time goes by, parents worry that it’s been going on for a bit long, reinforced by messages from schools and [...]

With the holidays almost behind us, kids and parents are eager to get the year started. While the holidays have offered a much-needed break from the demands and stresses of school, going back to [...]