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Parenting through a pandemic. A string of words we never thought we would use together. A string of words we never imagined would become a way of life. Ever since the authorities announced the coronavirus lockdown in March this ye...

“Would you just look at yourself! What has got into you? Get off the floor and keep moving!” Guest Author: UrbanCircle Community Favorite Carla Buck During my December travels last month, I got to share in the wonderful experience th...

And keep all their other meals healthy and nutrient dense. When preparing your kids’ lunch box, any parent is facing a dilemma: making a healthy meal but also making sure it is going to be eaten. Too much greens… it will come back home unt...

“My stomach hurts,” your child says in the mornings before school. You have an idea of what’s going on. It isn’t a stomach bug or indigestion. Your little one is struggling with back to school anxiety. Transition back to school can be stress...

“I hate you!” Your angry child shrieks while throwing every object in sight. As you duck to avoid being hit in the face with a shoe, you can’t help but wonder, “What happened to my little angel I used to rock to sleep?” Big feelings, parti...

Your palms sweat and your heart pounds in your chest. It’s test day and you’re just outside the classroom, ruffling through your notes one last time. Who hasn’t experienced the stress of exams? While it may be a normal part of life, stress c...

Ok, time to go,” you say cheerfully to your child. Then, you look down and realize your child still doesn’t have their shoes on. You sigh and crouch down to wrestle your child’s feet into their shoes. It never fails! Something’s always mis...

“I hate writing!” your first grader wails. Homework time only started minutes ago and your child is already losing it. If your child’s homework routine regularly involves tears, you’re not alone. Most children hate homework. Even if your chi...

Did you know that nearly 80% of all New Year’s resolutions crash and burn by February? If you have little ones around, now is the time to instil in them the importance of setting realistic, achievable goals so they end up carrying them out by ...