Raising Children

So you have a baby and you think, “Okay, this is tough. But it’ll get easier.” And in some ways…

Spring inspires us to open the windows, let the breeze and sunshine back into our homes, to freshen our lives….

When I first moved to Alberta, I attended a local Girl Guide event where I got hooked on geocaching. One of…

We’ve got two boys, ages 4 and 2, and we are undecided about whether we want another child at some…

Even to parenting newbies, the instruction on infant sleepwear to “keep away from fire” must seem self-evident. I mean, no…

Over the past year, I’ve had many conversations with children about death, both my own kids and ones I’ve taught….

My eldest is now in kindergarten, and we’ve entered the world of big birthday parties. I can’t help myself from…

A while ago I polled a variety of mothers to ask them what they found to be the best thing…

As a teacher, I’ve spent years talking to parents about how to find the balance between homework, extracurricular activities, and…

Moms who are conscious of the human and environmental costs of their own clothing often ask me, “Where can I…

There is a chill in the air and the acorns are falling from the trees. If your kids are anything…

Just in case you hadn’t noticed, it’s almost September. Are you ready? Is your child? The quality and duration of…

Do you remember your school lunch? Juice boxes, plastic baggies with cookies, fruit cups, and PB and J wrapped in…

This past winter, we banished the stroller for our 3-year old and made him join us walking his older brother…

I know I’m not the only parent at the park following her kid from structure to structure crying out “be…

Just because you’re planning to travel with your baby doesn’t mean you need to abandon the  healthy sleep habits you’ve…

Road tripping often brings to mind an accumulating pile of disposable items and junky treats. Just look in the backseat…

After finding some leftover vegetable oil in the back of a cupboard the kids and I decided to experiment with…

  Shopping for newborn essentials can feel overwhelming as you try to navigate changing information to choose safe, non-toxic baby…

I started feeding my oldest son his first foods on New Years Day 2010. Like so many mamas, on the…

Babyproofing your home is a regular practice for parents. Electrical outlets are covered, gates are placed at stairs, and drawers…

Looking to add some green Halloween decor to your home this year? This reusable Halloween banner can be put together…

As an eco-conscientious mother, Halloween haunts me long before it arrives! Halloween is a disposable holiday filled with single-use costumes,…

Connecting kids with nature doesn’t only mean you need to hit up a trail, take a hike through the woods…

The food inquiry begins the same way each time. I place a variety of fruits and vegetables, on tables around…

  Close on the heels of a pregnancy announcement, follows a new era of consumption for soon-to-be parents. Excited moms…

At 20 weeks into my first pregnancy we moved into our own home. It was spring 2009, and I’d sit…

When I speak about healthy sleep habits with families, it often surprises people to know that I use attachment parenting…

As a new parent, the idea of travelling with your baby can be worrisome. You may wonder how your babe…