Sep
26
2016

Charlsea: When a Doll Is More Than Just a Toy

MY GIRL HAS MADE A FAITHFUL MAPLELEA FRIEND FOR LIFE

My daughter's speech and cognitive delays make it difficult to communicate with girls her age but thanks to Charlie, she is never alone. Why her doll is more than just a toy  | YMCKids | YMCShopping | YummyMummyClub.ca

You gotta have friends. It’s the way we humans roll. Kids, especially, need somebody to talk to, a friend to snuggle up with when they're not feeling well, a friend to whisper secrets to in the dark...someone to just be there. Having a friend and confidante, whether it’s the family pet or a favourite doll, can help boost a child’s confidence when they need it most. 

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Dec
17
2012

There's none of that "letting the kids win" to boost their confidence around here. Challenge mummy to a board game and you'd better bring it. I *may* bend the rules for my little one, but my nine-year-old is fair game.

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Dec
03
2012

3 Great Gifts You Can Order Online

For Babies, Tweens, And In-Betweens

I went shopping for gifts today in my pajamas. Not like this (though, I do admit to driving the kids to school in my flannels once or twice-ish).

But like this. All comfy and satany. Typo. I meant satiny, but I'll leave it, since they're both true. I was a devil with the family credit card today. Satan in Satin. That sounds about right.

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