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And the Winner of the Multitasking Mom Award is? All of Us

And the Winner of the Multitasking Mom Award is? All of Us

If multitasking were an Olympic sport, I would be on the podium with my anthem ringing proudly. And you would be there beside me. Gold medals for all the multitasking moms. It's a universal … [Read more...]

Learning to Dream Big and Do It Scared [PODCAST]

Learning to Dream Big and Do It Scared [PODCAST]

Watching our children dream big is amazing. So is helping them step bravely into their wide open futures. Even small, whispered dreams need to be honoured. These may become stepping stones to … [Read more...]

When a Mom’s Easter Story Begins to Fall Apart

When a Mom’s Easter Story Begins to Fall Apart

When my boys were little (6, 4 and 2), I determined to tell the Easter Story in a meaninful way. After much searching, I found a practical tool using plastic eggs from the dollar store. But for … [Read more...]

Dear Fitting Room Millennial: Please Help Us as We Age

Dear Fitting Room Millennial: Please Help Us as We Age

Any Moms losing their cool factor? It hurts less if you never had it to begin with. A few years ago I learned that my personality type is most likely to catch fashion trends...on their way out. … [Read more...]

Parenting an Easygoing Child? Empower Them With This Important Phrase

Parenting an Easygoing Child? Empower Them With This Important Phrase

Inside: A simple tip to ensure our easygoing child still expresses what they are feeling, and is heard and understood. Parenting an easygoing child can be, well, fairly easy. Remember … [Read more...]

Why Parenting Teenagers is Challenging – And Exactly Like Having a Mammogram

Why Parenting Teenagers is Challenging – And Exactly Like Having a Mammogram

I recently asked a group of moms what word they would use to describe parenting teenagers. The number one answer? Parenting teens is challenging. Know what else is challenging? Having a … [Read more...]

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Karen Gauvreau would squeeze her four-baby-body into a cheerleader's uniform for you to know someone is rooting for you as a Mom - cartwheeling for your victories and offering a pep talk when you feel pummelled. If you laugh in the process, even better.

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