On the mend from Time Out for Parent Club… Mom being out of commission health-wise is like a mini-tsunami – it creates waves of shock, devastation and a re-building effort. (i.e. the shock of the kids “but who is going to take care of us?”, devastation of the schedule “um…what’s for dinner”, re-building effort “how…
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Time Out for Parent Club
Despite looking for Super Mom Inspiration which led to Re-Calculating Parenting…despite it all…I’m headed into some unexpected surgery today (yep – the hospital kind). While I’m away (just for a bit – I’m far too addicted to the blogosphere to be gone very long) feel free to leave reading suggestions, virtual gifts of chocolate layer…
Parent Club Review: Bagel Os
The Parent Club Test Panel has been at it again… The What: Brand new, bite-size bagels filled with gourmet cream cheese. The delicious bites come in four flavours (herb and garlic, plain, blueberry and smoked salmon)and are kosher and completely nut-free. They’re available across Canada in Shoppers Drug Mart, Wal-Mart and Giant Tiger. The Review:…
Thank blog for cell phones
What would a modern mom do without a cell phone? Not that I use it very often mind you. I have an out-going only policy about my cell phone. I’ll call you – don’t call me. ‘Cause quite honestly – I don’t have the sort of life where I need to be reached 24/7. There…
When Kids Almost Drown – Water Safety
This week we were invited to a friend’s pool. They have a shallow end. Thing 1 didn’t want to wear a life jacket (and following suite – neither did Thing 2) – however there were noodles to keep them afloat and they had taken a few swimming lessons in the past year. There were the…
Parent Club: Family Vacation Planning
Every family wants a family vacation (especially in the summer months). It is great to get away – but it shouldn’t break the family bank. Family getaways should be – and can be – family budget friendly. Whether you travel local, national or global — a family trip takes planning, organization and cost savings (that…
Getting ready for camp
Here are a few tips to get reluctant younger kids camp ready (note this is regarding day camp) Talk with your kids about the activities, schedules, etc…but don’t harp on it. Camp can be intimidating so there is no need bring it up every 5 minutes. Be casual – kids will take their cues from…
Vacation – Staycation – Summer Camp
Our vacation is over – staycation rather. Van broke down and we were stuck, jailed – we remained close to home. In lieu of going to the cottage – we did laundry, painted the fence, and rode our bikes everywhere. One thing is sure – we were very eco friendly! Still, no vehicle but this…
Parent Club travel tip
download video podcasts from itunes for kids to watch during trips. Sesame Street, Hannah Montanna, Nick Jr., Discovery channel. All free! www.parentclub.ca
Blog Award
Parent Club has been honoured with the HONEST SCRAP award from Another Day, Another Thought or Two… (glad that S is in there because I’m not sure how to take an HONEST CRAP award). Anyway, thank you – thank you for the award. So as recipient of this great honesty award, I now need to…