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It was only after my mom passed away almost three years ago that I realized that Mother’s Day was for me too. Up until then, my focus was on celebrating the day with her. Not that I wasn’t thrilled to be acknowledged and honoured by…

Pregnant? Feeling the need to "nest"? Sara explains why

May 5, 2014

Parents Canada

Even though it was over fifteen years ago, I still vividly remember the last few days of my most recent pregnancy. My husband was sure I’d bring on labour as I jumped on and off the kitchen chair, sorting through and rearranging the items on…

https://www.parentscanada.com/baby/help-me-sara-when-baby-plays-favourites/

When baby plays favourites

May 2, 2014

Parents Canada

Article in Parents Canada about kids favouriting one caregiver over another.

https://www.parentscanada.com/family-life/help-me-sara-learning-to-say-sorry/

Learning to say sorry

April 2, 2014

Parents Canada

Article in Parents Canada about forcing your child to apologize.

Life's awkward moments... and how to handle them

March 24, 2014

Articles

Remember the time you loaned a neighbour your ladder but had to bug him to return it? Or the time you were out at a restaurant with friends who ordered two bottles of wine and then just divided the bill in half even though you…

Is it ok to pull your child out of school to travel?

February 24, 2014

Articles

I don’t believe I am alone in saying that one of the things I like least about travel are airports – especially during peak periods when students and their families flock South to escape the cold of Winter. There are always long line ups, delays…