Becoming a parent doesn’t come with a user manual. I learned how to do it the hard way! In this section, you will find tips and tools about parenting, being a mom or a dad, having more than one child, shared custody and divorce, gift ideas for children of all ages, storage for your home, things you should know about newborns, eco-friendly essentials for the kids’ lunch boxes, school routine, essentials for the diaper bag, exceptional kids clothing brands, and essentials for road trips.
September is almost here. I feel like June and July happened in the blink of an eye. I don’t know about you but this summer, I’ve let my kids (7 and 5) go to bed wayyyy later than during the school year… While they should have been in bed by 7 pm, since school ended, …
I don’t know about you but I basically write my life in my planner, or my agenda whatever you call it! I can’t go anywhere without it, or I will forget what I have to do on that day. As a mom, I also need to write down everything related to my kids (from appointments …
For the first time ever, I will be spending Christmas alone due to the COVID-19 restrictions in Quebec. Not only that, but my kids will be with their father on Christmas, from December 24th at night to January 1st. Shared custody is difficult in itself but I have to admit that it will be difficult …
Books are by far my favorite gifts. Remember the library in Beauty and the Beast? It’s been my lifelong dream. As I mentioned in the post 7 non-toy gift ideas for kids, reading is very important for kids, whether you read them bedtime stories or they read books themselves. If you are thinking of gifting …
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Educational board games are such a great Christmas gift (except when your kid loses all the pieces after 10 minutes… True story). Board games are an awesome way to mix learning and fun, and according to Scholastic, they “are an easy way to encourage healthy brain development in older kids and teens”. To help you …
My kids are over-spoiled. I grew up in the lower middle class and my parents rarely had money to buy me all the toys I wanted. I knew I was going to spoil my children as much as I could to make sure they don’t lack anything. However, over the years, I realized that this …
When I was pregnant with my first child, I told my friends Émilie and Francis that MY kids were never gonna bring their toys in the living room because I would never let them do that. Their toys belong in their room. HA. I think I’ve apologized to them about a hundred times for my …
When you leave your home with your baby, you will most likely feel like you are moving out because you are carrying so many things. Honestly, I’m feeling nostalgic thinking about it. That era when the bottom of your purse is covered with star-shaped puffs. For the new parents here, I decided to make a …
Being pregnant is quite an adventure. There are so many things you can and can’t eat, can and can’t do, a lot of preparation in your home is required. You have a ton of appointments and tests…but there is one thing I wasn’t prepared for: delivering my first child via a cesarean section (or c-section). …
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I’m not sure who still needs to hear this but our oceans are filled with plastic that’s killing our turtles and whales. Right before my daughter started kindergarten last year, I stocked up on eco-friendly items to make sure we do our part to save the planet. There are so many reusable containers for kids’ …