Protect and Prevent Your Kids from the...
Tis the season for the dreaded cold and flu; be prepared to take control this year by following these easy tips that can help protect and prevent your kids from getting sick. With seven children of my own I know the...


The Love That Dares to Text Its Name
Love is in the air. Being electronically transmitted, in all likelihood. For reasons I can’t explain, PeeWee Herman and, in particular, his show, PeeWee’s Playhouse, has always held great appeal for me. Fans of...
Love, chocolate & strawberries! Oh, my!
Baking with kids is great. For them. It’s not the easiest thing to do unless you are an extremely patient person. I am not that person, although Lord knows I try. In honour of Valentine’s Day I am going to share...
How Do I Love You By: Marion Dane Bauer
This adorable board book is a declaration of unconditional love from a parent to a child. I love the vibrant colours and sweet message for parents and children alike. ~Steph "How do I love you? Let me count the...
Valentine’s Day = LOVE
Valentine’s Day is coming up ALREADY!!! Yikes, where is the time going? This one will be extra special now that T is here, so I’m really excited! What do we do for V-Day? It usually starts with breakfast. We’ve...
5 Celebrity Families Living Outside...
In the land of fame and fortune, the limelight can be a bit too blaring for some high-profile families. From Oscar winners Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas to the Pretty Woman herself Julia Roberts,...
Tips for Improving Parent-Teacher...
When you think about the most important people in your child’s life, do you consider their teacher to be one of those people? If not, you should. Your child’s teacher should be the 3rd most important person to...
Q & A: Mandatory Vaccinations to Enter...
Q: Is is mandatory for my child to be vaccinated to enter school? A: There are a few technicalities in the vaccination policies of Canada that make this an often asked question in my office. Vaccination policies...

Breastfeeding in Public
Many new parents feel a little shy about Moms baring a breast in public to feed their hungry babies. If this is you or your partner, relax — you're not alone. Many new parents aren't comfortable with...
A ‘Proper’ Name
My name is Sandy. It’s not Sandra, Alexandra or Cassandra. It’s Sandy. With a Y. Warning: This may be a bit ranty. It annoys me when people call me Sandra. Especially when it’s work related. It blows my mind...
Jessica Alba: “We Try To Model And...
Honestly, she’s one of our favorite celebrity moms. From her chic sense of style, to her hands-on playdates at the park, to her eco-friendly business, we can’t get enough of Jessica Alba. After creating The Honest...







