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How to Use a Family Meeting as a Discipline Tool

01/02/2013

Written By: Many parents think of discipline as something that is done in the moment, an action that stops a child from misbehaving, or one that doles out the consequence of past misbehavior. Of course that’s part of discipline, but…

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“Gimmee” – Free Holiday Shopping

12/23/2012

“I’ve reached the point where I don’t want to take my child into a store. It doesn't matter if we’re in a toy store, the grocery store, or the gas station - my kid finds something he “must” have. He usually starts…

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Merry Christmas from Our Families to Yours!

12/23/2012

Message from the President of Mommy Connections As I sit here pondering 2012, I am feeling a bit misty eyed at what we have accomplished since our first programs ran out of a church basement in South Edmonton in January…

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Nursery Design 101: Must-Haves for You and Your Baby

12/21/2012

Written By: Any new mother will tell you what they wish they had for their nursery or what they wish they didn't have. To pull off the best functioning nursery you will need a crib, rocker, changing table and lamp.…

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Party Behavior: How to Help Your Child Become a Little Lady or Gentleman

12/18/2012

Situation: Every time I take my son to a party his behavior embarrasses me. It’s as if he leaves his manners at home! We’ve been invited to several holiday parties, and I’d really love to go. How can I get…

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Save Money on a Date Night In!

12/17/2012

For many parents, a date night out can be next to impossible for several reasons; the big expense of it all, finding a sitter and sometimes even finding friends that can also afford to go out and find a sitter…

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Eating Out with Kids: Restaurant Behavior

12/16/2012

You don’t have to give up dining out, and you don’t have to skip a date night if the babysitter cancels. There are ways to teach children how to behave appropriately in a restaurant so that it is a fun…

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Oatmeal Cookies with White Chocolate & Cranberries (and hidden lentils!)

12/15/2012

This is an awesome Julie Van Rosendaal recipe that I learned while attending Christmas in November at the Jasper Park Lodge this year.  I love this recipe because it is totally surprising!  If I had just read the recipe, I…

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