Navigating the Mean Girl Phase
Unfortunately, Mean Girls is not just an iconic Lindsey Lohan movie, it is a behaviour that is common among girls, and can start as young as age 3. The technical…
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Caron Irwin
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Caron is a Toronto-based mother of three & the founder of Roo Parenting, where she provides parents of kids ages 0-12 with support to navigate the adventures and challenges of parenting. She holds a Master’s in Early Childhood Studies from Ryerson University and is a Certified Child Life Specialist.
Managing Screen Time Throughout the Winter
We often find ourselves in hibernation mode over the winter months. Instead of hopping from park to park and playing outside, children spend more time inside which can lead to…
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Tips to Have a Fun, Stress-Free Holiday Season With Your Little Ones
The holiday season is filled with excitement for kids. There are gifts, endless treats, gatherings with family and friends, and a break from the everyday. All the freedom and excess…
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Fun, Festive and Foundation-Making Activities for the Holidays
The holiday season is here and this is a wonderful time to engage in fun, festive holiday activities with your family. Not only do these activities get everyone into the…
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Why You Should Make Giving Back a Family Holiday Tradition
Kids are overloaded during the holiday season. They are making lists of what they want, taking photos with Santa, getting tons of presents at home and from family members, enjoying…
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Child Development Expert’s Top Picks For Younger Children Heading To School
Kindergarten is full of play, excitement, friendship and learning for kids, but it’s also a huge transition for our little ones. Kids are still quite young when they enter school…
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Helping Kids Cope With The Social Anxiety Around Going Back To School
The long days of summer are coming to an end and back-to-school reality is upon us. This time of year is full of excitement for kids – the anticipation of…
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Family Rituals That Create Well-Adjusted Kids, Through All Ages and Stages
Days are FULL for families between work, school, extra curricular activities and household chores– it can feel like we are pulled in many different directions, making it difficult to find…
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Engaging Staycation Activities for Kids
You don’t have to hop on a plane and fly to a beach or a ski hill to create fun, lasting memories for your family. Staying put and planning a…
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Five Tips For Raising Polite Children
How many times have you been at a big family gathering or were dining out, and your little one does something that makes your jaw drop? Our children aren’t trying…
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