My Own Baby Signing Story
Like many parents who sign with their baby, my initial motivation for teaching my son American
Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary was to give him a way to express his wants and needs before he was able to speak.
Joshua started signing at 9 months of age, and by the time he was 18 months old, he could use at least 80 words,
a combination of spoken words and signs. More
The Best Laid Plans
When you have kids, making plans is
hard work. Even if you only have two kids, it seems that as soon as you are walking out the door, someone comes
down with fever. Plans are never made with complete confidence. More
Home Comforts or Hidden Dangers?
Safe Kids Canada unveils startling new data on product safety in the home. More
Fireworks Safety Tips
If you plan to celebrate a special occasion with your own family fireworks show, please read the following
tips from Kingston Fire & Rescue to help keep your celebration safe. More
Don't Lose It!
If you're a parent you know how frustrating it can be to keep track of kids 'stuff'. I am the
proud, and usually exhausted, mother of a 6 and 8 year old - both boys. I am amazed at how many things get
'lost' - toys, books, water bottles, hats, jackets, shoes, and even a pair of snow pants last winter! MORE
Summer Camps 101
If you are considering enrolling a child in a summer camp for the first time, you could be overwhelmed with
the choices out there. Here are some pointers to help you narrow down the field and determine which camp
is ‘better’ for your child. More
The Old Hag With the Babe
by Julie Cole
I felt young
when I had my first baby. I was in my late-twenties but had always imagined I wouldn't get started until
I was in my thirties. You see, I just had too much to do and didn't need a baby slowing me down. . MOR
Helping Your Child Stay Organized
by Edward Hazel
Many
parents lament the fact that their child is messy, but rather than accept it, you can take some steps
to change it! Tidiness and organization are habits that can be taught, and you'll find that you can do
a lot to keep your child's room looking great without having to yell at them over it. MORE
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Food for Thought
Pamela Stagg – You
wouldn’t feed your children pesticides, would you? Unless you’re taking steps to limit pesticides
in family meals, you may be doing just that... More
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