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Tag: tips

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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My Fear This Summer

June 6, 2018Glynis RatcliffeParentingNo commentsCamping, family camping, outdoor safety, parenting, summer, ticks, ticks. outdoors, tips

I’ve waited years for this summer: my youngest kids, at four and six, are finally at the age when I feel comfortable taking my eyes off them for more than 30 seconds when they’re outdoors. I’ve been watching our friends with older children let their kids wander on their own while camping (within reason), longing…

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Indoor Herbs

May 4, 2017momstownGreen, RecessNo commentsGardening, herbs, indoor, Spring, summer, tips

I don’t have much of a green thumb. Actually, I don’t have one at all. But I don’t think I need one if I’m growing herbs, right? Lucky for me, companies have made it easy for people -like me- to grow their food/herbs indoors. And that’s just what I have decided to do this year,…

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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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Creating Healthy Goals In The New Year For Your Family

January 4, 2017tiffanyReal Life8 commentsfamily, healthy, lifestyle, New Year, new you, tips

It is easy to let your health slide when faced with the exhaustion of a new baby or young children. However, it is so important to take care of yourself!  This year, make a commitment to put yourself first on your list for the benefit of everyone in your family. Here are some easy ways…

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20 Long Weekend Ideas for Family Fun

August 31, 2016momstownReal LifeNo commentsactivities for kids, Canada Day, Family Day, family fun, fire safety tips, outdoor fun, safety, summer, tips

Long weekends are the best part of the spring and summer, so momstown has compiled our favourite activities to keep your family active, safe, learning and having fun together!

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Back to School 101

August 29, 2016momstownParenting, School LifeNo commentsadvice, back to school, dosanddonts, parenting, school, tips

One momstown mom’s funny take on how to prepare for sending the kids back to school.

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6 Tips For Managing Temper Tantrums

June 13, 2016momstownParenting, Preschooler, ToddlersNo commentschildren, parenting, tantrums, tips

Brooke Tucker-Reid, momstown Writer The more I parent, the more I realize some things our precious little bundles of joy do are mind-bogglingly unavoidable. Like the dreaded tantrum. Like was it really necessary to lose your mind for ten minutes because we didn’t own the colour spoon you so desperately wanted to use? Sometimes I…

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How To Get The Kids Out The Door On Time

March 26, 2015momstownParenting, Preschooler, School LifeNo commentsadvice, Kristi York, lunch bags, on the go, organization, tips

Like an Olympic sport, beating the morning rush requires skill, dedication, hard work, and grit. momstown’s parent-tested tips will help you get ahead of the clock and save your serenity on school days

By Kristi York

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Price Matching and Points: My Frugal Addictions

February 24, 2015momstownReal LifeNo commentsfinances, shopping, tips

Points cards. Price matching. Flipp.
Hooked on reducing the cost of her weekly groceries, thrifty mom KRISTI YORK shares how you can gleefully cash in on cartloads of savings

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Help Your Child Cope with Trauma

October 30, 2014momstownParenting, Real Life, ToddlersNo commentsadvice, tips

Dealing with trauma is hard for an adult…so imagine what it must do for a child. Here are a few pointers on how to help your child cope with trauma.

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Top 6 Must Haves for a Pretend Play Dress-Up Centre

September 7, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsfamily fun, ideas, kids clothes, organization, play dates, tips

From fairy tales to favourite jobs to superheroes, kids love dress up. Here are some top tips on building up your costume collection for dress up playtime!

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12 Tips to Help Prepare Kids for Kindergarten

August 11, 2014momstownSchool LifeNo commentsadvice, back to school, parenting advice, school, tips

September is just around the corner, and many parents will be sending their children off to school for the first time. Here are some really great momstown tips on how to get your little one ready for kindergarten.

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10 Tips from Moms for Packing Lunches that Kids Love!

August 10, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsback to school, lunch, tips, top 10

We have some great school lunch meal ideas to pass along to you for their lunch box, but we also asked moms on Twitter for the real TIPS to ensure that the lunch box comes home empty!

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Top Tips for Buying the Right School Supplies

August 9, 2014momstownSchool LifeNo commentsadvice, back to school, school, shopping, tips

When you hit grade one, the annual school supply list for back to school shopping begins. Here’s what you need to know.

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