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Susan Gnucci
The Many Meanings of a Milestone Birthday
My oldest grandchild reached a milestone this spring—he celebrated his 10th birthday. Or as he puts it, he celebrated his “double-digit” birthday. Where have...
Get Whimsical: Take a Fairy Walk
What child doesn't love stories and books about fairies, dragons, unicorns and the myriad of other fairy tale creatures? These stories excite, thrill and...
Making Self-Care a Priority
Take Care.Two simple words I have used countless times over the years when closing off letters, emails and cards to family and friends.Take care...
Helping Kids Face Fear
Every child passes through that stage of being afraid of monsters. Whether it's under the bed, in dark corners, down in the basement—it seems...
Smart Kids & Smart Phones
My children were probably the last generation to be raised without cellphones, so I must admit, I had absolutely no experience with them as...
So You Want to Be a Grandparent?!
A no-nonsense job descriptionThere really ought to be a job description for grandparenting so people know exactly what they're getting into. Sure, we've all...
Money Matters
Most would agree with the importance of equipping our children with some degree of financial know-how. After all, it is a crucial life skill....
Motherhood
As children, we see our mothers through rose-coloured lenses. They’re that wonderful combination of softness and warmth combined with wisdom and a steely strength....
Simple Pleasures
I recently baked a birthday cake with my four-year-old grandson, and after we had iced it, I offered one of the beaters to him....
Age Is Just a Number
One of the funniest recollections from my teaching days goes back to something a little Grade 1 boy named Christopher said to me. He...
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