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Trading My TV for a Tablet: A Parent’s Perspective

Ill admit it – I watch a lot of TV. I watch NCIS, NCIS: LA, the Mentalist, MLB, NCAA basketball and the NHL. What can I say, Im Canadian and hockey is our national sport. But now that I have preschoolers, Im re-evaluating my TV habits and our familys in favour (notice the Canadian spelling) of tablets.

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The Best Way to Remove Baby Teeth

As children get older — usually around 5 or 6 years old — they begin to lose their “baby teeth,” making way for the adult teeth growing underneath. This is an exciting milestone for your little one, and she may be anxious to get those baby teeth out. The best way to remove baby teeth is to wait until the time is right.

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Killing Off Supermom

I’ll be honest with you. In my house, the beds are rarely made unless someone is coming to visit. Sometimes I yell. My closet is a disaster and I feel guilty that I work too much. My kids watch more TV than they should. And I simply cannot afford to go all organic right now. There is a sticky shelf in my refrigerator that I keep hoping will evaporate on its own, and this morning I had to send my son off to camp with a PB&J made with frozen waffles because I forgot to buy bread. I’m not perfect. There, I said it. Bye Bye Supermom