Tag Archives: childcare

Grandparenting: Grander than I ever imagined

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Kathy Lynn

Hello, Summer is coming and I am looking forward to spending time with my grandchildren. But, planning that time is a challenge that changes every year as my grandchildren get older and have plans of their own. They are about … Continue reading →

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Should We Put Our Kids First?

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Kathy Lynn

Hello, Spring is a time when we see the birth of flowers, grass and trees. It’s a good time to think about how we are going to enter the seasons of growth and change. Which leads us to think about … Continue reading →

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Water Safety and Our Kids

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Kathy Lynn

Hi, Summer is arriving slowly out here on the west coast, but we have faith it will arrive. And with it will be water play of all sorts.It’s refreshing and fun to play in the water, but we also need … Continue reading →

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Make Your Toys Gender Free

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Kathy Lynn

Hi,  The beautiful weather means that our kids will spend more time outdoors. And when they are playing, let’s let them determine what they will do. If Olivia wants to haul sand in a dump truck good for her and … Continue reading →

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Manners Matter

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Kathy Lynn

Modelling Manners for Your Children A while back I saw an article lisitng rules for entertaining like a grownup. The exact rules were not the point; the real point was that once we’re adult and beyond the poor student stage, … Continue reading →

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What if your child just won’t budge?

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Kathy Lynn

Hi, Some kids go through a stage of being stubborn and others are born that way. Whichever is your reality, having a stubborn kid can wear down the most patient of parents. So what can you do? What if your … Continue reading →

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Feeding picky eater

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Kathy Lynn

Hi, You’d think that kids would love to eat and would simply enjoy the food that is prepared for them. (I love food that is prepared for me!). But, we all know that dealing with picky eaters is a a … Continue reading →

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Grandparents as Caregivers

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Kathy Lynn

Hi, For those of you who live in the Lower Mainland, the Lynn Valley Parent Participation Preschool is hosting a workshop on March 2, 2016. You can learn all about it here. As most of you know, I love being … Continue reading →

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