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• Hair Donation Day 2015 - Amazing Girls & Generous Sponsors!

  

  As you may remember, last year our school held our first ever Wigs For Kids assembly, where several students (including my two daughers) and one teacher (yep,... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• SickKids May Cure Food Allergies in the Next Decade

  

  May is National Food Allergy Awareness Month, and I'm pleased to be able to share some information about the incredible work SickKids is doing when it comes to... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Who Helps You Mom? #theMotherhood

  

  Question: Kate, how do you find the time? Answer: I have a LOT of help. I was intrigued when I was contacted by Campbell Canada about their #theMotherhood... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Make Math Fun!

  

  In my latest post for Oxford Learning, I share some ways that you as a parent can help make Math fun and interesting for your kids. Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Age of Adaline: Mini-Review

  

  Early reviews of The Age of Adaline were so positive that it jumped right to the top of my must-see list...and it didn't disappoint. Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Joseph and the Colorful Coat - The Brick Bible For Kids

  

  We know kids love Lego, and The Brick Bible For Kids series by Brendan Powell Smith (fully illustrated with Lego scenes) is a fantastic way to introduce them... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Cutting/Self-Harm: My Latest Parents Canada Article

  

  You probably wouldn't believe how many tweens and teens are harming themselves to deal with the emotions they're facing. My latest article for Parents Canada... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Our First Eucharist Retreat: Crafts, Baking, Drama and More!

  

  I teach at a Catholic school, and this year I have Grade 2s for the first time (in a 2/3 split) which means I get to help prepare the students for two... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Tips For Success on Your Child's Field Trip (TV Segment)

  

  For those who are able, going on a class trip with your child can (and should) be a wonderful experience. You get to spend the day in a different setting with... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Barbie - "Be Super!"

  

  I adored Barbie as a child, and my daughters certainly take after me. Maggie's Barbies are by far her favourite toys at the moment, and she and her sister love... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• When You Have a Concern About School (Video)

  

  Of course I think teachers are pretty wonderful, but the time may come when you have a concern about something that has happened at your child's school, or in... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Canada AM Debut

  

  It's 10 a.m. on Easter Monday, and I'm working away at my treadmill desk. Oh yeah, and I've already been to Toronto, appeared on national television, and... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Is It Wrong To Ask About Women About Work/Family Balance?

  

  When I did my very first blog interview with Canada AM's Marci Ien five years ago, I asked the "work/life balance" question, to which she gave this brilliant... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Lauren Holly: The Momterview

  

  With a huge range of film (Any Given Sunday, Dumb and Dumber) and television (Picket Fences, NCIS) roles to her credit, actress Lauren Holly has enjoyed an... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Motivate Your Child In School (a.k.a Since I Don't Have Enough Jobs...)

  

  I'm excited to share that I was recently asked to become a blogger for Oxford Learning, where I'll be writing monthly education-related posts for parents. Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Spring Cleaning - Teach Kids To Declutter! My CHEX Daily Segment

  

  Last night on CHEX Daily, I chatted with hosts Teresa Kaszuba and Mike Judson about what kids can learn from spring cleaning (responsibility, organization,... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Family Fun In Kingston: Delta Waterfront, Megalos, Crockadoodle and More!

  

  My husband and I are proud graduates of the Queen's University Faculty of Education (the Trent/Queen's Concurrent program), so what better place to take the... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Kate's Picks: Books, TV and Movies

  

  I've been doing a lot of mini-reviews on social media lately (which is why, if you have accounts, you might want to follow me on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Fun and Educational March Break Activities

  

  Last night on CHEX Daily I chatted with hosts Teresa Kaszuba and Mike Judson about fun and educational March Break activities for kids and families. Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• An Interview With Cate Blanchett: Cinderella's Evil Stepmother

  

  A star of stage and screen, Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett turns evil in her latest role as the stepmother in Walt Disney's highly anticipated new film,... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING