Author Archives: kathylynn

Back to School Preparation

 Getting ready to go back to school involves more that just shopping. Here are some thoughts on the topic.  Getting Ready for Back to School In less than two weeks kids will be back to school. Imagine. School will have … Continue reading

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Visiting a New Baby

Hi, Okay, I admit it, I am a little focused on newborns right now.  If you are a new parent wondering how to handle the social whirl brought on by the birth of you little one(s) or a visitor to … Continue reading

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Effective Parents Make Effective Employees

 Effective Parents make Effective Employees  For most parents, September marks the beginning of the New Year. School is back in session and the routine for the rest of the year is in place. Even parents of babies and preschoolers treat … Continue reading

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New Grandma Plays with the Infants

I wrote today’s newsletter for me. This is the day I will meet my two grandchildren who are going to be born later today. They are all I can think about at this time so I decided to remind myself … Continue reading

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Becoming Grandma: 3

The day is getting closer. Soon I will be a grandma.  What kind of grandmother will I be, I wonder. When I was a girl my grandparents lived on the other side of the country. I was in Ottawa, Ontario … Continue reading

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What to do when Hayley is bored.

Hi, Some of you have made it clear you want to know more about my impending grandparent role.  Besides these regular newsletters I do blog and I will be talking about my experience and will be keen to read your … Continue reading

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Becoming Grandma:2

I remember that being pregnant took over my whole being. Anything else that was going on the world just didn’t seem to matter much. My whole focus was on this new life growing inside me. I spoke to a friend … Continue reading

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Becoming Grandma

Hi, It’s summer, a time to relax a bit and also become a bit introspective so I am going to take the time today to tell you a personal story. “We need to accept the fact that we are not … Continue reading

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But What Does Parenting Today Actually Stand For?

Hello, “I know that you are a parenting expert, but what is your focus?” It’s a good question, after all there are many people today talking about parenting. Some are professionally qualified and some have a point of view but … Continue reading

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What is the Focus for Parenting Today?

Hello, “I know that you are a parenting expert, but what is your focus?” It’s a good question, after all there are many people today talking about parenting. Some are professionally qualified and some have a point of view but … Continue reading

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