May, 2013 | PTPA | Parent Tested Parent Approved

Today’s word is : Humour! Being a parent is tough, but having a good sense of humour definitely helps make things easier.Here’s the important four words you need to remember about humour: SEE, BE, HIDE, and SHARE. See Look for the humour in the every day. Kids are hilarious. I don’t know if they are just born that way or somehow…

Being a Dad Being a Mom Everyday Parenting

Create a DAD Frame for Father’s Day! #GiftIdea

PTPAMay 24, 2013

Father’s Day is quickly approaching. Have you thought about what you are going to get that special man in your life? I have always been one to sit down with my children around Father’s Day and create a DIY gift. My husband loves receiving gifts from the children that come from the heart. However, he wouldn’t complain if I threw…

Safety

Car Seat Safety: Creating a ‘knowledge sharing’ culture

PTPAMay 16, 2013

One of the hardest things to do as a parent is to stop comparing one child to another. This is true for your own children or someone else’s children. Parents are constantly comparing who did what first. Having something that better than someone else is a common theme in our culture. one-up·man·ship The art of outdoing or showing up a…

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Victoria Day Family Ideas

PTPAMay 15, 2013

Victoria Day is our first real (day) of spring/summer vacation. It’s a long weekend and many families across Canada are planning events to help celebrate. But what if you have nothing to do? Well here are some great Victoria Day Family Ideas to help you have a blast this long weekend with your friends and family. Have a Picnic –…

Just Between Us

ABC’s of Parenting – G – Get Together

PTPAMay 14, 2013

Today’s Words are : Get Together. As a homeschooling parent, there’s always the dreaded question from people who don’t understand homeschooling that ask “What about socialization?” In reality, this is such a minor concern that it doesn’t even blip on my radar. But it IS important to teach our kids how to interact and behave with other kids – whether…

Being a Mom Everyday Parenting

Top 10 Tips to Finding Balance as A Work At Home Mom

PTPAMay 10, 2013

Many of you have experience with being a work at home Mom and the challenges that we face every day. Life can be rewarding, crazy, and stressful all at the same time but once we find the proper balance it can be that much easier. I realized at the beginning that running a household can be a full time job…

Just Between Us

BEWARE!!! 2nd Degree Burns From Lime Juice??!!

PTPAMay 9, 2013

Yes, you read that right! Lime juice is the cause of this not so lovely burn I am sporting. Ok, well not lime juice alone but lime juice and the sun. I guess I should start from the beginning. Sunday night after watching the food network, I decided I was going to make carne asada for dinner. Here in Washington…

Just Between Us

Your Family Eats Healthy, So Why Take A Multi Vitamin?

PTPAMay 9, 2013

The best source to get your vitamins and minerals will always be by eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy, grains, protein and omega 3 rich fish. The fact is many families are on the go and busy and quite often the side of vegetables is not served at the drive thru and the only fruit you may get into your kids is a glass of orange juice.

Special Needs

Bipolar Disorder in Children: Piecing together the puzzle

PTPAMay 8, 2013

As a mom who has suffered from bipolar disorder for over 20 years, I know what the symptoms look like. I know how it feels to suffer with this disorder and deal with the affects it has on family friends. So when the time came and my young son of six years old was diagnosed with Early Onset Bipolar Disorder…

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