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On the last day of school, I breathe a sigh of relief. Although I mostly enjoy the routine of school days, I find that by then I need a break from it as much as our daughters do. Other than taking a break from routine,…

Teens: getting the job you want!

July 1, 2011

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It’s that time of year when parents begin to panic about how they’re going to keep their teens out of trouble during the summer months. Gone may be the days when they were safely supervised at camp. Now, they want to make money and chill…

On Fathers and Daughters

June 10, 2011

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Dad. Vader. Baba. Tatay. Papa. Apu. Babbo. Tata. Abba. Babbas. Pai. Pop. However you spell it and no matter how you say it, the words all mean the same: Father. The relationship between fathers and their daughters is both special and complicated. Although mothers feel…

Camps - know your child when choosing day versus sleepover

April 26, 2011

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Growing up in South Africa, sleepover camps weren’t nearly as popular. Or maybe it was just me who didn’t care to know much about them. I hated the idea of not having a washroom in my cabin and having to make my way to one…

Should you let your kid win?

April 11, 2011

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You’re about to settle into a round of Scrabble Junior with your child, age seven. Do you give it your best or hold back so as not to win by a landslide? It’s a dilemma almost every parent faces at some point. Here are a…

Taking a Break Over March Break

March 10, 2011

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Now that it’s March and the malls are showcasing their Spring lines, its hard not to wait impatiently for the snow to melt and the flowers to bloom. Hard not to think about longer days and talking leisurely walks outside. Another sign of Spring is…