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How to Get Your Child Interested in Reading

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One of the biggest challenges I have faced as a parent lately is to get my eldest child interested in reading. He’s a bright 8 year old who asks questions about everything all the time and quite diligent too. Yet, many times he stubbornly refuses to have a go at reading a book just for…

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The Montessori Bedroom

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Are any Montessori parents out there? If so, then I want your input. A client of mine wants to design a Montessori bedroom for her bundle of joy. Personally, I…

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To My Mom

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Dear Mom, I haven’t made you, and worse written you a Mother’s Day card for ages. I have forgotten to properly “thank you” one time too many. I have passed…

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Two twin sisters looking pretty in raincoats embracing each other on a narrow timber footbridge outdoors.

The Eco-Friendly Fashion Label Moms Need To Know Now

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Ah, whenever we make a discovery, a thrill comes over us. Doesn’t it? It’s an innate response to anything that fascinates our imagination and sparks the birth of new possibilities!…

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Rona, my friend with her baby in her arms.

The Benefits and Challenges of a Multi-Cultural Family Environment

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Raising a multi-cultural family has certainly its benefits and share of challenges. The exposure to different languages means exposure to different mindsets and ultimately a broader way of thinking. But…

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A little girl is on her toes wearing deep red ankle socks with white stars, as she apparently is reaching out to a Christmas tree with gift boxes under it

An Open Letter for a More Minimal Christmas

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The holidays are coming. Yessss! My son has began to countdown to Christmas eve, he’s actually old enough to do that! Gosh, they grow fast. (Better said: we grow fast)!…

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Mommy Give Us a Smile!

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Well hello mommies! I have a treat for you today that will bring about a smile on your face…Cartoons! About us moms! I was preparing a post about us mothers…

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