This is likely going to be my quickest post ever. But, hey! I thought it was worth sharing nonetheless! My preschooler (age three) came home referring to "Monteau Magic" (she attends francophone preschool because my husband only speaks french to our kids) and suddenly could put on her jacket without any help. She still needs help zipping it up. But considering it is recommended … [Read more...] about Super Easy Coat Hack for Young Kids
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How I Have Increased My Blog Traffic By 240%
I am my own worst critic. And in being my own worst critic, I constantly think my blog stats are improving minimally at best. Recently, I went to update my media kit and decided to compare all of my numbers to three months prior. As it turns out, my blog traffic had increased by 240%! I had no clue. So I decided to head to Periscope and talk about what I've done … [Read more...] about How I Have Increased My Blog Traffic By 240%
Wading Through Motherhood
To eulogise someone you've never met in person may seem odd to some, but to not pay tribute to Melissa Matters of Wading Through Motherhood would be a disservice to the impact she has had on my life. Melissa Matters and I "met" about a year and a half ago through a mommy blogger facebook group. To those of you who aren't bloggers, unlike other … [Read more...] about Wading Through Motherhood
8 Ways To Promote Gratitude When Life Isn’t Easy
Sadness creeps in from time-to-time. Leaving home and moving to Eastern Canada has left me yearning for the mountains, for the pounding, unrelenting rain, for familiarity, family, and friends. I miss the essence of the west coast. Namely, I miss moist air, water, and mountains on the margins of everywhere we went. I miss the trails, the evergreens, and the mild … [Read more...] about 8 Ways To Promote Gratitude When Life Isn’t Easy
You Want to be a More Positive Parent, This is Where to Start
It should come as no surprise positive parenting strategies are the backbone of Parenting from the Heart. I became a positive parenting advocate largely because of the historic parenting of my family. My grandparents always said, "Don't let the baby cry." What reinforced it all was going to school and studying Developmental Psychology. Positive parenting is … [Read more...] about You Want to be a More Positive Parent, This is Where to Start