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Am I a freak of nature? My family and friends would say yes. Why? Because when I look back into the labour and birth of my now nine-month old daughter, I say “it wasn’t that bad!” Yes, you read that right- it really wasn’t that bad! So am I this super woman who is build exactly right to give birth? I’d like to think so! This realization first started nine months ago at 6:30am on Monday April 11, when I first felt a tiny little...

Who needs a publicist these days? When celebrities start sporting a baby bump, Twitter is the communication tool to spread the happy news. And when it's time to jump on the proud-new-parent bandwagon, what better way to announce the new addition than on a social network?! Take a look through a list of celebrities that took to Twitter to announce their pregnancy and birth news. Pregnancy Announcements: Jessica Simpson:
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The drive from Burlington up to Smugglers’ Notch was scenic and only took us about 30 minutes. Luckily I had printed some maps and directions because, for whatever reason, the built in GPS system in our car wasn’t working. This was annoying to say the least. Technology. Sometimes it’s a real fail. The scenic drive to Smuggler’s Notch.   My non-skiing family was excited to arrive at the resort early and we were...

Potty training can be daunting, especially for a first time mom like me, so in anticipation to the great potty training war of 2012; I have been looking over some online info from Pull-Ups to come up with the best strategies and tactics to assist Dilemma and myself in making the transition from diapers to potty. In reviewing their webpage I learned how to prepare Dilemma and myself for potty training success, they had many insightful...

The LIVE CONNECT (LW2031) is an easy-to-use portable home monitor that features remote viewing over the Internet using Skype. Users can log onto Skype and access the camera from anywhere in world. When at home, the LIVE CONNECT system also includes a convenient handheld monitor.  Video and audio transmission between the camera and handheld monitor is private, secure, and will not conflict with other household wireless devices.  It includes a...

For my sister Kim, and “Our Girls.” Six adorable children and I sat around the table when our conversation turned to "the baby in my belly." I had recently had an ultrasound, so I brought a picture to show the gang while we ate. "This is little Baby Chloe, kids. The baby in my tummy is a little girl. Here's her face, and..." I started. "NOOOO MOM! I want to do it!" interrupted my two year old daughter Caily. Of course she does, I...

My kids have just had a week off school. It’s officially called the “Spring” vacation though I don’t see many signs of Spring anywhere. The kids were ready for the break, I wasn’t. Wasn’t the Christmas vacation only 8 weeks ago? So, what does one do here with 4 kids at home for a week in the winter? About 50% of the Dutch head out to the Alps for some skiing. We didn’t – I pick the Laurentians over the Alps any...

M’s birthday party was this past weekend, and I promised some pics and a play by play so buckle up cause here we GO! GO! GO! GO! on an adventure! The thinga-majigger is up and away!!! M’s outfit was perfect! Black leggings with red and white striped legwarmers with a mini hat in red… it was awesome and everyone loved it! The decorations were killer - red and white twisted streamers from the ceiling, pompom flowers, fish and hat cut-outs...

Maria and I are each blessed to have two healthy and beautiful daughters. However, we have both had to make the panic-stricken call to 911 and the dash to the hospital with our children numerous times. There is no feeling in the world quite so terrible, but each time we leave our beloved Sick Kids hospital with our child smiling once again, we realize how fortunate we are. We also leave each experience with lessons learned the hard way. I can...

This is a question that every parent and child care worker asks when they notice something odd in the behaviour and functioning of a little child. How can one best ascertain if a problem or delay really exists? There are six important areas of child development to examine in order to determine whether a child is progressing at a normal pace. Below are some examples of age-appropriate skills to look for. 1. Movement  (physical...

She first stole our hearts as the hat-wearing teen Blossom and the saucy young Bette Midler in Beaches. Now we love Mayim Bialik as the quirky neurobiologist Amy Farrah Fowler on CBS's The Big Bang Theory. Not only does she have an outstanding acting career, she also holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience and is one of the most hands-on moms in Hollywood. Mayim opens up to Celebrity Baby Scoop about her latest endeavour: her "memoir" on attachment...

Snowflakes, snow days, hot chocolate, skating…sniffles. All of these ‘wonderful’ things are apart of our great Canadian winters. Some of them are enjoyed more than others. I bet I’m thinking of the same ones as you. Whether we like it or not, the sniffles (nasal congestion associated with the common cold) are also a very real part of the winter season. Fortunately, there are many great ways to treat and beat the sniffles with essential...