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Our Milford House weekend
Submitted by HRM Parent on 03.9.10 at 8:04am.
A relaxing weekend away from home with friends in a cozy cabin = bliss.
Last week was one of those crazy weeks - you know, where it's all go-go-go but nothing seems to get done? Knowing that we'd be enjoying our weekend at a cabin at Milford House kept me going all week, but not any more organized.
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Fostering creativity in children
Submitted by HRM Parent on 03.5.10 at 7:32am.
One of the most impressive things about my daughter is her lack of inhibition when it comes to creativity. This raw unfiltered expression is very common in young children. I too want to be as free and uninhibited.
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Get your tickets now for the Princess Tea Party
Submitted by HRM Parent on 03.4.10 at 7:55am.
The Princess Tea Party is an afternoon of everything princess (and pirates!). This annual event happens each year on Mother's Day and is a fundraiser for the Children's Wish Foundation.
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The first trip is the toughest
Submitted by HRM Parent on 02.26.10 at 8:09am.
It’s been almost three years since I started Have Baby Will Travel, and in all this time I’ve been a total cheerleader for family travel. My goal with the site has always been to inspire and motivate new parents to travel with their babies and toddlers, and I think a big part of the motivation co...
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Win a family pass to Aplaydia
Submitted by HRM Parent on 02.16.10 at 7:07am.
With the winter weather it's always nice to have fun places to play inside. Aplaydia, a wonderful indoor playground in Bedford, should definitely be on your list. The kids will definitely burn off energy with lots of climbing and sliding - and then hopefully sleep well that night! To read my revi...
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LEGO fun at the Discovery Centre
Submitted by HRM Parent on 02.12.10 at 7:57am.
Today Alex and I spent the afternoon at the Discovery Centre with friends. I'm a big fan of the Discovery Centre - it's a bit like a second home to us, and we visit it often, spending long afternoons there enjoying the various exhibits, both old and new, and the warm welcome from familiar faces.
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Countdown to 2011 Canada Games - free events across HRM this week
Submitted by HRM Parent on 02.11.10 at 7:22am.
I know to most people if you mention 'the Games' right now, they probably think of the Olympics, but this week there's another celebration - the countdown to the Halifax 2011 Canada Games!
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More Valentine's fun from the internet gods
Submitted by HRM Parent on 02.9.10 at 7:27am.
I often wonder how the human race survived so long without this thing called the internet. Sure, it can be a massive time-suck, and too much information can be just as frustrating as too little information, but I know I would be lost without the internet gods.
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"Hold On To Your Kids" giveaway winner Posted in contests
Submitted by HRM Parent on 02.8.10 at 7:14am.
Thanks to everyone who entered our Hold On To Your Kids giveaway last month. We had lots of entries and I always love reading the comments to see what you all think - yes, I am nosy! ;)
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White pantsuits optional...
Submitted by HRM Parent on 02.3.10 at 7:43am.
What to wear when traveling with a baby or young child...
- guest post by Corinne McDermott
There are a couple of travel stories about me as a toddler that are often repeated in my family. One is how when we were in Scotland, I dumped a chicken dinner on my mom’s lap when she was wearing her wh...
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Vinegar and baking soda bubbles
Submitted by HRM Parent on 02.1.10 at 7:27am.
Thanks very much to Carolyn Clegg for this simple activity idea that keeps the kiddies amused and we even get to call educational!
Here is a fun and easy activity for kids with a focus on cause and effect. This is where your grade school science lessons come in handy!
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"Hold On To Your Kids" giveaway
Submitted by HRM Parent on 01.26.10 at 7:04am.
Last week I had the pleasure of attending Dr Gabor Mate's talk at SMU based on the book he cowrote with Dr Gordon Neufeld called Hold On To Your Kids. At the heart of their message is that the relationship between parent and child is essential to child development, and that parenting is a lot eas...
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Winter books for kids
Submitted by HRM Parent on 01.25.10 at 7:22am.
This is a guest blog post from local mom of three, Nicola, who blogs at matcha and miso. Thank you Nicola for these wonderful winter reading ideas! Many of these books are available to borrow through the Halifax Public Libraries. What are your favourite winter books? Please feel free to leave a c...
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The fourth trimester: new program for new moms in Halifax
Submitted by HRM Parent on 01.15.10 at 7:26am.
Robyn Berman, mother and certified doula, has teamed up with Balance Health Centre for this new 6-week series for new moms and their babies. "Your 4th Trimester: Navigating New Motherhood" is a 6 class program (2 hours each class) that will take you through the most common questions and concerns ...
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Where The Wild Things Are: A film that should dazzle audiences of all ages.
Submitted by Ron Foley Macdonald on 10.17.09 at 2:07pm.
The long-awaited bigscreen version of Maurice Sendak’s beloved children’s book Where The Wild Things Are has finally arrived in theatres after years of development starts and stops, and even more trouble from the production end.
Directed by the visionary Spike Jonze, who directed two of the mo...
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