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Tag: kids

Keep Your Kiddos Safe This Halloween with These Tips

October 25, 2018momstownSeasonalNo commentsHalloween, kids, parenting, safety, tips

Brooke Tucker-Reid, momstown writer Dress your child as a fluorescent orange pylon with reflective stripes. My work here is done. In all seriousness, Halloween trick or treating can be a blast for kids but safety must be top of mind. Follow these safety tips before your little monsters hit the town to reap pillow cases…

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Parenting at Dinner Time

September 6, 2018Glynis RatcliffeParentingNo commentschildren, dinner, dinner time, family, feeding kids, kids, parenting

It’s early evening and my kids have worn me down, like the depression on a stair that’s been walked on too many times. All I want is for my 4-year-old and 6-year-old to eat some semblance of a healthy meal, but I can’t even get them to sit at the table. This is never a…

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In Defense Of Glitter

June 25, 2018Glynis RatcliffeParentingNo commentsarts and crafts, children, embrace glitter, fun, glitter, happy, kids

For many years (basically for as long as I’ve had kids) I have spoken out against the existence of glitter, not just as a crafting supply, but as a general sparkly covering in all kinds of girls’ accessories. It has been called “the herpes of the craft world,” and there have even been entire prank…

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8 Reasons I’m Happy My Kids Are Finally All In School

June 18, 2018Glynis RatcliffeParentingNo commentsback to school, children, eating, kids, learning, nap time, routine, schedule, school

This month, my youngest starts kindergarten. In some ways, it feels as though it was just yesterday I was watching him take his first steps, in other ways, it feels like a lifetime has passed. I’ve seen all kinds of parents lamenting the end of an era, as their youngest moves into the school years,…

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No Fail Simple Slime

January 24, 2018meritemudoRecessNo commentsactivities, arts and crafts, kids, recess, slime

When the slime craze started over a year ago in our home, I initially thought it would be a phase that would pass in a couple of weeks so I let my children make slime out of any liquid substance imaginable! Seems time passed and this ‘trend’ stuck around and is still an ongoing part…

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My Kids Love The Spice Girls

September 12, 2017Glynis RatcliffeRecessNo commentscar, kids, sing

If you’re driving somewhere with the windows down this summer and hear Spice Girls blasting from the car you’re passing, it’s probably me. Or, rather, it’s my kids. They are completely obsessed with the music of the Spice Girls, begging and pleading for me to play their album every time we get in the car….

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Back To School: Easy School Lunches Your Kids Will Love

August 17, 2017christineRecessNo commentsback to school, kids, lunch, school

Can you believe it? Back to school is just around the corner and that also means early mornings with breakfast, lunch and snacks to pack. Whether you’re looking for something to put in your back pocket for when the meal-time boredom falls upon you, have a picky eater and you need to be creative, or…

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Surviving the Summer Heat with Little Ones

July 24, 2017tiffanyRecessNo commentsheat, kids, summer

It’s the time of year that every kid looks forward to the most: splash parks, camping, T-Ball, soccer, and more! Kids spend most of the summer months outdoors and so it’s important for parents to keep their little ones safe from the summer heat through a few protective measures. Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe…

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A Resort Fit for Families

July 7, 2017momstownRecessNo commentsclubmed, family, family travel, kids, momstown travel, sandpiperbay, travel

momstown writer: Marianne Wisenthal Unlike most all-inclusive that focus on sun, sand and umbrella drinks, Florida’s Sandpiper Bay is all about getting your game on. Set on the banks of the St. Lucie River, Club Med’s only North American property (so far) houses professional tennis, golf, fitness and beach volleyball Academies (the National League trains…

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20 Tech-Free Summer Activities (For Kids Ages 5 -10)

June 29, 2017Shannon DayRecess1 commentactivities, kids, Mom, summer

I do love the idea of free range parenting whereby the main theme is: find your own fun! And a lot of the time, my two younger kids (ages 7 and 9), manage to create their own entertainment. They are great little buddies who play and play until … they need a break from one…

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Legoland Orlando is the Perfect Place to Take Young Kids

April 27, 2017Glynis RatcliffeRecessNo commentskids, legoland, travel

When we flew down to Florida last month, we really weren’t sure what side trips we’d be making, but I had heard great things from a few different friends about Legoland. Both my kids have loved their Duplo sets for years now, but we haven’t graduated to Lego yet, and the Lego movies are still…

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11 Possible Kid-Related Outcomes After the Time Change, This Weekend

March 13, 2017Glynis RatcliffeParentingNo commentskids, spring forward, time change

No parent, in the history of official seasonal time changes, has ever said to themselves, “Oh, I’m so excited! We’re losing/gaining an hour tonight!” That’s because no kid, in the history of official seasonal time changes, has ever responded favourably to said time changes. The fact is, parents think this ritual is completely useless, and…

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How to Raise Outdoor-Loving Kids

June 13, 2016momstownRecess, SportsNo commentskids, outdoor, parenting

Even though many parents are afraid of taking their kids outside, away from home and their comfort zone, it is true that outdoor activities can benefit kids’ development in more ways you can imagine. I have always appreciated nature because it indeed has so much to offer, however, if your kids are not outdoor enthusiasts,…

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Summer Camps: Alberta

May 19, 2016momstownUncategorizedNo commentsactivities, Alberta, camps, counselors, fun, kids, summer, Summer camps

Check out these fun camps in Alberta and choose the adventure that is right for your child. Pioneer Camp: Founded in 1951, Alberta Pioneer Camp has been operating ever since as a life-changing summer camp for children and youth. We are committed to seeing young people transformed by the love of God actively at work in…

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B.C. Summer Camps

May 19, 2016momstownUncategorizedNo commentsactivities, British Columbia, kids, summer, Summer camps

Discover summer camps in B.C tailored to engage children on all levels. Camps from sports, learning, adventure, to technology camps. Arts Umbrella: Surrey/Granville – Arts Umbrella Summer Camps are where creativity spends its vacations. In our inspiring studios, kids, and teens delve into the freedom of self-expression. They challenge curiosity and explore artistic boundaries. Arts Umbrella’s hands-on Theatre,…

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