Toddler Trials

Kat is mama to two wild boys, wife to one wild husband and owner of one lazy dog. When she’s not freelance writing, she writes her own blog This Is The Place. She lives near the lake in the west end and wears strange clothes. She’s also trying to see how abstract she can get her bio.

My kids are picky eaters at home. By all accounts, at daycare and after school club, they will shovel anything and everything placed in front of them in their mouths. This gives me great comfort because at home, they sing (almost to the tune of any song in Moana) “I tried it and I don’t like it!” One of the things that I have always struggled with is finding bang-for-your-buck foods that my nose-turned-up kids will eat. One likes chicken,...

We should celebrate the amazing nurses that take care of families and babies. Labour & Delivery, Postpartum, and NICU nurses are some of the most dedicated nurses out there. They skip breaks because it’s time to push, take phone calls in the middle of the night to check in on a baby still in the hospital, go out of their way to support families in their needs and choices as they take the steep learning curve that is having a baby. We love...

This adorable onesie is the perfect fit for the recent addition to the family – especially to celebrate Canada 150! Ultra-soft finish taping along the leg and arm openings to ensure the little one rests comfortably. The envelope neck and ring snaps make late night changes a breeze. A breathable cotton blend, it’s great on its own or used as a layering piece. indigo.ca