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• Help Me Out, Win a $25 Tim Hortons Gift Card!

  

  Hello, lovely reader! Yes, I'm talking to you! I'm working on an exciting new project (more details to come) and I need some reader input - in fact, as much as... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Stay-Slim Secrets! (Don't Judge a Post by Its Title)

  

  Come on, admit it. You're not interested in my fun family travel stories. You haven't visited for any of my educational expertise. My celebrity interviews? Meh. Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Fun and Easy Summer Learning Ideas

  

  In my latest post for Oxford Learning, I'm sharing some easy tips for holiday brain boosting - no textbooks or worksheets required! Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Help Your Kids "Measure" Up This Summer

  

  ...and by "measure" up, I mean help reinforce measurement skills this summer. It's so easy, and the kids won't even know they're doing math! Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Girls Model Limeapple Active Girls' Apparel

  

  When I told the girls they could each choose a dress from Limeapple, they were like kids in a candy store checking out the website. Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• "Cold Drinks!" (All About My Entrepreneurial Daughters)

  

  As much as they adore school, my girls have been talking about summer for months now, and one of the most exciting things for them has been the prospect of... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Kate's Favourite Things - July 2015

  

  Here's a list of my current favourite things - with a heavy focus on entertainment this month! BOOKS: The Knockoff by Lucy Sykes and Jo Piazza: especially if... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• July 1 - BOGO at Limeapple Girls' Apparel!

  

  I'm always on the lookout for companies with great kids' products, so I was excited when I was contacted by Limeapple. They're sending some fashions (dresses an... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Interview with Sarah Allen from Global TV's Remedy

  

  A few months ago I had the chance to interview Canadian actress Sarah Allen, from the Global TV medical drama Remedy. When we chatted (for Parents Canada... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Parents: 5 Tips For Fostering a Growth Mindset in Your Kids

  

  I've written about (and gone on TV to talk about) growth mindset before, and I recently had the chance to write an article all about it for Oxford Learning. Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• School Year Wrap-Up Ideas For Parents (TV Segment)

  

  In case you haven't noticed, the school year is quickly winding down! Last night on CHEX Daily, I chatted with hosts Teresa Kaszuba and Mike Judson about some... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Grad Gifts For the Class of 2015 (From Hallmark)

  

  Every year I have my Grade 3 students write their predictions for their Grade 8 year. Who will the teacher and principal be? What activities will they... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teacher Gift Ideas (With Printable and Charitable Suggestion)

  

  Let me be clear: teacher gifts are never expected or required, but this time of year I know there are some parents looking for ideas. Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Father's Day Gift Ideas From Hallmark

  

  Hallmark has some awesome gift ideas for Dads this Father's Day, and I particularly love the name of this line of products: "Life is good." Because it is. Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Kate's Favourite Things: June 2015

  

  "Disclosure" : only one of these items (as noted below) was free, in case anyone's wondering about bias before you start reading! Next Issue If somehow you've... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Our Basement Family Room - The Big Reveal!

  

  Yes, we used to have a beautiful red family room. After several coats of primer and paint and some new leather furniture, I found out I was pregnant (this was 1... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Rocky Mountain Reno: Trista and Ryan Sutter's New HGTV Show

  

  {Warning to my Canadian friends: I hate to disappoint you, but Rocky Mountain Reno is not airing in Canada...yet!} When Trista Sutter emailed me and asked if I'... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Adventures in Freelance Writing Volume V: Editors Share Pitching Tips

  

  This post is dedicated to Tracy Chappell (1973-2015), the late senior editor of Today's Parent. It seems fitting as Tracy accepted several of my pitches - thoug... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Faves From the Today's Parent List of Top 100 Canadian Kids' Books of All Time

  

  When Today's Parent recently released a list of the Top 100 Canadian Kids' Books of All Time, (based on expert input from coast to coast) I thought it was a... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Little Live Pets - When Your Mom Is Too Mean To Get You a Real One

  

  Yes, I'm a mean horrible mother who won't allow her daughters to have pets. Not real ones, anyway. I thought perhaps I could make up for it in part when I had... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING