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Tag: Julie Cole

Parenting Advice: Managing Screen Time For Kids

January 9, 2017momstownParentingNo commentsadvice, children, Julie Cole, technology, tips

Oh “screen time”. Every family has a love/hate relationship with you. Sometimes you provide my kids with age-appropriate activity, fun and learning. And sometimes you hold them hostage.

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When One Parent Travels … A Lot.

November 16, 2016momstownParenting, Real LifeNo commentsfamily fun, Julie Cole, parenting advice, travel

For the last 2.5 years, Daddy-o has been a FIFO (Fly In, Fly Out) Father. His current client requires that he be onsite during the week so as such, he arrives home on Friday nights, then leaves again on Sunday evenings.

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How To Help Your Unmotivated Child Step It Up

April 29, 2015momstownParenting, School LifeNo commentsadvice, Julie Cole

When you have a smart kid not working to potential, it’s enough to make any parent twitchy. So I asked an expert for help, and here’s what I learned

Guest post by Julie Cole

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It’s The Time Of Year For Dancing, Sap And Spring(ing) In The Air

April 6, 2015momstownReal LifeNo commentsJulie Cole, Spring

You know the long, cold winter is over when you find yourself boiling home-tapped sap, tying on your Irish jig-dancing shoes and uncovering the trampoline

By Julie Cole
Guest Blogger

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Forget ‘Perfect’; Be A Superstar

March 23, 2015momstownReal LifeNo commentsJulie Cole, special needs

In celebration of Mabel’s Labels’ birthday, the company’s co-founder reflects on the birthday of one of her favourite people—her very special Aunt Joan. Do you celebrate someone special in your family?

By Julie Cole
Guest blogger

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Of Course I’m Tired Of Birthday Parties

March 9, 2015momstownParentingNo commentsadvice, birthday parties, Julie Cole

It’s okay, you can admit to birthday party fatigue. Here are some tips to make it quick and painless, from an experienced mother of six

By Julie Cole
Guest blogger

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Survival Tips For Parents Of Tweens

February 24, 2015momstownParentingNo commentsadvice, Julie Cole

Buffeted by the rage-storms of your daughter? You’re not alone in thinking tweens are the new teens. Try these tips from an experienced mom of six. When all else fails, just chant No. 6 to yourself.

By Julie Cole
Guest blogger

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The Poopy Little Puppy: A Tail Of Separation Anxiety

February 3, 2015momstownReal LifeNo commentsJulie Cole, pets

While we were away, our puppy was great. We came home, and everything went spiralling down the . . . drain. Turns out dogs are people, too

By Julie Cole
momstown Guest Blogger

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The perfect Christmas presents, a month early!

December 2, 2014momstownReal LifeNo commentsChristmas, gift ideas, gifts, Julie Cole

Christmas is coming early – literally – for Mabel’s Labels founder Julie Cole. With the clock ticking for her to check six kids, naughty and nice, off her list, she found inspiration online

By Julie Cole, guest blogger

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The Many Faces of Abuse

November 11, 2014momstownReal LifeNo commentsJulie Cole

November is Women Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario, and I have a story to tell.

by Julie Cole, guest blogger

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Not on my watch, waterboy!

October 30, 2014momstownParenting, Real LifeNo commentsactivities for kids, Julie Cole, parenting advice

Last week I had to step out of the arena during one of my daughter’s hockey games to take a phone call. As I was talking on the phone, I noticed a kid had plugged the indoor water fountain and was allowing water to spill over onto the floor. He was also spraying the water from the spout causing a tsunami like effect which also wet the floor.

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Mean Girls: Sexist Stereotype or Reality?

October 2, 2014momstownParenting, Real LifeNo commentsJulie Cole

We’ve all heard the term “mean girls.” It refers to the notion that tween and teen girls are exclusively and irrationally mean to one another. A notion so popular that it was made into a movie, which was so popular they followed it up with the sequel, Mean girls 2.

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A Floor that makes “Cents”?

September 19, 2014momstownReal LifeNo commentsdecor, Julie Cole

About a dozen years ago, my siblings talked me into buying a cottage with them. It has worked out great – we share the cost and the work among the four of us, and the property gets a lot of use! On the rare occasion we’re all there at the same time, it makes for eight adults and 12 kids enjoying all the good stuff cottage country has to offer.

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Dinner time Debates: How to Take the Stress out of Supper

August 28, 2014momstownParenting, Real LifeNo commentsback to school, healthy, Julie Cole, parenting advice, Picky Eaters

People often ask what it is like to feed half dozen kids. Feeding families can be a “thing” and many parents report that dinner time can be the most stressful time of the day. I decided early on that I didn’t want meal time to create anxiety for me or my kids, so here are my few tips for relaxing and enjoying fun family meals.

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Surviving Sixteen Years and Six Kids

August 5, 2014momstownParentingNo commentsadvice, entertainment, Julie Cole, marriage

I recently celebrated my 16th wedding anniversary to Daddy-o. When I say “celebrated,” I actually just mean that we both “remembered.” It has been a busy sixteen years and I’d be lying if I said we’ve actually remembered all of our anniversaries. Usually we are reminded of this special occasion when his mother calls to offer congratulations.

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