Family Matters
Fall’s harvest can ease your family budget
As November creeps in, this time of year can seem grey, wet and dreary before the brightness of the snow arrives. It is a wonderful month, however, for cocooning, cozying up inside. It’s also a great time to stock your freezer with many budget-friendly and delicious meals inspired by fall ...
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Family Matters
Embracing parenting challenges together
This is a beautiful time of year, filled with the vibrant colours of autumn, but it can also be a particularly stressful period for parents. As we transition from the relaxed summer vibe into a different rhythm at home and work, many families find themselves adjusting to new routines. Your ...
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Family Matters
Getting back into a routine doesn’t need to be a bad thing
After an easy, breezy summer, it can be tough to get back into a stricter routine in September, but routines are not all bad. ? Children, especially those who face any extra challenges, thrive on predictable routines because they are reassuring. Also, if a certain task proves more difficult for ...
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Family Matters
Make the most of the end of the summer
August is a lovely summer month. It is often warm but not always as hot as July. Plus, there are fewer bugs which is a wonderful perk when spending time outdoors. Have you taken a moment to prioritize what you would like to do to enjoy some quality time with your ...
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Community WellnessFamily MattersWell 50+
The Gift of Time
I hope you are doing well in this warm weather we are having and that you are making the most of your time with family and friends. As we enter the second half of summer, I thought I’d share something with you that’s been on my mind at a time ...
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Family Matters
Summer Lovin’
Don’t you love summertime? Most people seem more laid back, relaxed and happy in general. Simply opening the windows adds freshness and somehow makes our living space seem less cramped. Add to that the wonderful effects of feeling the breeze and hearing the birds sing. These are days when we ...
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Family Matters
Kick off the summer with us!
June is here and wow, doesn’t it feel great! Longer, brighter days, warmer weather, flowers blooming, picnics, playgrounds. Soon, the outdoor pools will open! I always feel like there is a buzz in the air this time of year when everyone is excited for the start of summer and getting ...
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Family Matters
Being a mother
Mother’s Day holds a particularly special place in my heart because nine years ago, my oldest son was born on that day. While his birthday doesn’t coincide with Mother’s Day this year, we often find ourselves celebrating both occasions together. In our family, celebrating one naturally means celebrating the other. ...
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Family Matters
Spring has sprung
It finally feels like spring is in the air with all the sunshine we have had this week. Don’t you just love the feeling of warm sunshine on your face after winter? It also is a little more motivating to get outside with our little ones when it is nice ...
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Family Matters
No parent is perfect
Do you ever feel overwhelmed as a parent? I know I certainly do. I often have to remind myself that it is okay to say that being a parent is hard work sometimes. Raising a child takes responsibility, commitment and engagement. Add to that the choices we need to make ...
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