The Holiday Where Everyone Gets to Play
Children and adults alike are out on the street engaging in playful antics as they enjoy scares, laughs and the crazy decorations.
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From The Yukon To Disneyland
A trip from The Yukon to Disneyland was a magical trip and the memories of my child’s laughter still echoes in my mind as I think back on it.
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Beach Days
There is something so utterly magical about waking up on the morning of a day you are planning to spend at the beach.
Imaginary Friends
He has always been a creative kid who loves to make things—constantly. Whether it’s making figures out of Play-Doh, building…
A Piece Of Cake
My son was about to turn four and his accompanying birthday party had inspired me to create something special for him and his buddies.
Soccer Mania
Children have a lot of energy. It’s true. And as a parent of a little boy who is about to turn four, I am constantly looking for new ways…
Hey, Mud Puddle!
Whitehorse has been getting an unusually long spring this year. And springtime brings with it a lot of water, which, in turn, gives us…
Warning: Bumps Ahead!
We’re getting there, folks! Everywhere I look I see families taking advantage of the warmer weather and longer stretches of sunshine.
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The Power Of A Hug
All I want for Mother’s Day is a great big hug. It is the one thing that never fails to make me happy. Even after the craziest…
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First Words (in writing, this time)
I still remember how happy I was when my son spoke his first word. The look on his cute little face was the embodiment of pride…
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Diaper Dilemma
This time last year, my family was beginning our potty training journey. And this journey was filled with highlights, lowlights, setbacks…
Merry Grinchmas, Yukon!
You better watch out, Yukoners, because Santa isn’t the only one who has come to town. Christmastime in Whitehorse hosts another…
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Santa’s Magic
I remember, as a child, lining up behind all the other kids, wearing my best dress and impatiently waiting…
The Elf On The Shelf Is Coming To Town
When I first mention to people that I am thinking about starting the Elf on the Shelf tradition with my son, I am met with two types…
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Back To Beringia
As my son is getting older and continues to appreciate any opportunity to learn about new things, I thought, What better way to embrace…
Family Movie Night
Family movie nights have always been something special in my household. Starting as a kid, I still remember those Friday nights…
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This Is Halloween (now that I’m a parent)
As Halloween inches closer, I find myself getting quite excited for all of the upcoming festivities that this time of year entails.
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My Son Sees WHAAAT?
Last Halloween, I scared my son. This year, he got me back. He got me back good. We both did it unintentionally.
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Moving With A Preschooler (Again)
The promise of a fresh start (empty rooms to make your own, and perhaps a little more living space) is extremely appealing.
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The Perfect Day
When Discovery Day came around, I planned a special Mother-Son Day for my toddler and I since my husband had to go into work…
Picking My Battles
Negotiating with my three-year-old has become my side hustle these days. It is a constant uphill battle…
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Summer Days
Summertime in the Yukon is an absolute joy. It is filled with barbecues, beach days, campfires and the never-ending supply of sunlight…
Toddler ‘On A Roll’
What is more intimidating than a three-year-old? The answer is easy: A toddler on wheels. Yep, definitely more intimidating…
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Summertime, Party Time!
Growing up, I was always excited to invite my friends over for a big pool party to celebrate my birthday. I remember a collage of laughter…
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Daddy’s “Mini-Me”
The day when my sweet little boy, who never wanted to leave his mama’s side, would suddenly jump ship and become…
Desert Days
“You have a desert in the Yukon?” I have heard this question over and over again since moving to Whitehorse…
Playground Musings
There is something really remarkable about playgrounds. Who among us doesn’t have core memories of playing…
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Carpool Karaoke—Toddler Edition
My drive to work has become a heck of a lot more fun these days. Regardless of how much I desire to crawl back into bed…
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Mother’s Day—Then And Now
As a kid, I always enjoyed making something nice for my mom on Mother’s Day.That time of year would come around…
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The Never-Ending Bedtime
Every night, at the same time, we begin our toddler’s bedtime routine. And, honestly, more often than not, things tend to go pretty smoothly.
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First Pets
Growing up, we always had animals in the house. I honestly can’t remember a time when my family didn’t have a furry friend included…
Pooped Out
Every parent goes into the process of having a child while knowing that diapers are unavoidable. Those sweet and precious little babies…
Will we ever be healthy again?
Getting sick when you have little kids is certainly not uncommon. Those little germ collectors regularly sideline as germ dispensers…
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Heartfelt (mis)Adventures
Valentine’s Day was always fun for me as a kid. Handing out brightly coloured paper hearts, to all of my classmates…
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My 2023 Parenting Resolution
I have a question for all you parents out there: When does worrying about your child getting hurt become a self-fulfilling prophecy?
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His Third, 1st Christmas
The holidays through a toddler’s lens For many of us, that first Christmas as a parent is something very special. So special, in fact, that
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Oops, I Scared Him Again (A Parenting Fail)
No matter how good a parent’s intentions may be, they will undoubtedly do something to traumatize their children, at some point in time.
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Baby Names 101: What’s in a name?
Choosing a name for your new bundle of joy is something that most parents look forward to but can also be an overwhelming experience.
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My Dearest 2022 Two-Year-Old
The terrible twos, they say, will be difficult. As I look back at old photographs, I often find myself thinking, Oh, how things have changed.
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Toddler-Friendly Skies
The time had come. We had waited two years to be able to introduce our toddler to his extended family and now, at last, it was finally going to happen. However, in order to do that we first had to become the parents I have always looked at with a mix of trepidation and sympathy. We had to become FWAT parents. You know the ones: the “flying with a toddler” parents.
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Helping Hands: Local mom’s Facebook group brings families together from all across the Yukon
Andrea Simpson, mom of two young sons, began Yukon 2020/2021 Babies group on Facebook, in 2020, as a means of connecting with other parents.
Parenting: ‘Sit’ Happens
My love for my 2 yr old whirlwind of chaos I’m certain of, everything else has me confused. Parents know true one doesn’t mean true the next.
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