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• The Happiness Project: June (Make Time For Friends)

  

  Gretchen Rubin's goal for the month of June was to improve her happiness as it relates to friendship. My friends are so important to me - the ones I've had... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• In Defense of School Dress Codes

  

  With the warm weather finally here, the idea of dress codes for children seems to have become a hot (no pun intended) topic. Let me be clear that I am not... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Thoughts on "Thrive" by Arianna Huffington

  

  Over the weekend, I devoured Thrive by Arianna Huffington (cofounder, president and editor in chief of the Huffington Post). The book was written after she had ... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Girls' New TOMS

  

  I'm willing to bet that you've heard of TOMS, the company that provides a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair sold (to date, TOMS has given over 10... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Perfect Parties Theme Eight: The Science Party!

  

  My friend Krista is back with a brand-new party idea, perfect for the little scientist in your house - male or female! She did this one for her younger... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Hair Donation Day - The Exciting Recap!

  

  It finally happened! Yesterday was our Wigs For Kids assembly at school, where 8 brave young girls (and one secretly apprehensive teacher) cut off 10"... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Mommy and Her Girl on First Communion

  

  I'm rarely wordless, but after a wonderfully full weekend this is all I have for you today: Have a fantastic week, everyone! P.S. Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Happiness Project: May (P.S. If Tim's Makes You Happy, Read This!)

  

  In her book "The Happiness Project", author Gretchen Rubin spent May focused on "Be Serious About Play: Leisure", which was another interesting topic for me,... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• School Roundup: April 2014

  

  Here's a sampling what the Grade 3 class was up to in April: Art Beautiful Easter crosses, using chalk pastels and paint. Here's the original Pinterest pin:... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• When To Let Kids Solve Their Own Problems -and- Does Your Child Have...

  

  A quick writing update: In the May issue of Today's Parent (or at the link below) you can find my latest article, "Problem Solvers", on when (and how) to let... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Confessions of a Celebrity Ageist

  I'm 36 years old, and I am a celebrity ageist. But not in the way that plagues most of Hollywood. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say I'm more of a... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• About Time...Alarm Clock Time

  

  We have reached a milestone phase in our family. I have officially changed the time of my weekday alarm clock. When I first went back to work after my mat... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Easter Hunt Tips and Tricks (and Cute Kid Photo Alert!)

  

  I want to make it clear how aware I am of the religious importance of Easter. I'm a Catholic schoolteacher after all (I was going to use the phrase "for heaven'... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Pregnancy Skin Conditions and Tween Celeb Crushes: My New Parents Canada Articles

  

  I'm thrilled to say that I have two articles in the April issue of Parents Canada. The first is all about skin conditions that affect women who are expecting... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• A Dress Intervention from My Personal Stylist, Lisa McLatchie

  

  My personal stylist, Lisa McLatchie, is back for another critique of my closet! Two summers ago, she came to the house for a wardrobe makeover, and last year sh... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Family Fun at Courtyard by Marriott, Niagara Falls

  

  Last weekend, our family hit the road to experience the newly renovated Courtyard by Marriott in Niagara Falls, just minutes from the main attraction itself. Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Kids' Party Roundup - Themes Galore!

  

  Over the years, I've shared several party themes here at This Mom Loves (with LOTS of help from my themed-party-planning friend, Krista! Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2014 FAMILY, FOOD & DRINK, PARENTING

• School Roundup: March 2014

  

  It may have been a shorter month because of the March Break, but we still had lots happening. A few highlights: Language (Grammar) Teaching parts of speech has... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Happiness Project: April (aka, Lighten Up, Kate!)

  

  For the month of April, author Gretchen Rubin's "Happiness Project" goals had a theme of "Lighten Up: Parenthood". When it comes to life in general, in some way... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Walmart Spring Shopping Challenge #GeorgeKids

  

  Just the other day I was thinking about how Frannie is lacking in fancy clothing, and has worn the same dress for the last two Christmas and Irish concerts, as... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING