Retro Memory #30 – Sideburns
by In the 60’s and 70’s, men’s facial hair saw its peak, and groovy dudes rocked sideburns like they were nobody’s business. On this PTAN Retro Memory, we recall the days …
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PTAN #31 – It’s All About the Hustle
Work, Work, Work, Work, Work Broadcast personality Taylor Kaye learned early on that “the hustle” was what would lead to success. As a child, she watched her mother work …
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Retro Memory #29 – The Bouffant
“Big Hair” started well before the 80s… In the 1960’s life was free and hair was big. Just take a look at some of the icons of the era: Jackie …
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Retro Memory #28 – The Test Pattern
Once Upon a Time, TV Ended For The Night… The test pattern was once the image that you didn’t want to see on your television screen. Often indicating the end …
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PTAN #21 – The Hot Young Widow’s Club
Terrible,Thanks For Asking The Story Behind “The Hot Young Widow’s Club” When Nora McInerny suffered a miscarriage, lost her father to cancer then suffered the loss of her husband, Aaron, …
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NPR INTERVIEW: White Skin, Black Emojis
Does Emoji Representation Matter? How much do emojis really matter? Depends who you ask, I guess. If you ask a tween or teen, it’s probably safe to say that the …
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Child’s Play
Whatever happened to good, old-fashioned play? The news that Toys R Us had filed for bankruptcy was, sadly, not surprising. For those of us who’d been navigating the crazy world …
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CBC PARENTS ARTICLE: Parenting Young Children in Middle Age
“Note that my kids aren’t the problem; my aging body is” “I don’t know how you do it, Sam!” I hear this often. It’s apparently supposed to be a compliment. …
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SOCIETY: The Dad and the Parking Spot
Parking rage…undeserved? The other day, I had just gotten into my car to pull out of a parking spot at the local supermarket. My window was rolled up …
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IN THE NEWS: Should Kids Learn Cursive?
Should Kids Learn Cursive Writing? Should kids learn cursive? That was the question that I tackled during this interview on CJAD 800 recently. If you’re a regular reader of this …
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IN THE NEWS: The Challenges and Benefits of Later-Age Parenting
The Challenges and Benefits of Later-Age Parenting What’s it like to be an “older”mom, and what is “older” anyway? This was the question that I was asked on CTV’s Your …
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OPINION: In Defence of an Activity-Free Summer
What are your kids up to this summer? How about nothing? So your kids are off for the summer, are they? Feeling stressed? Perhaps you have them set up for …
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SOCIETY: Dining Out With the Kids Again? You’re Not Alone
One of the first and perhaps most relatable posts on this blog has been “How to Dine Out With Kids.” It’s one of those perennial favourites that parents search for …
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Parents: Please Let Kids Open Presents at Birthday Parties
Opening Gifts at Birthday Parties is Part of the Fun Should kids open presents at birthday parties? There’s a new trend that I’ve noticed that makes me very uncomfortable. I say …
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PARENTING ADVICE: What to Do When Your Child Has No Friends
Your Child Has No Friends: Now What? All parents want to see their children happy, engaged and interacting with their peers. In other words, we want our kids to have friends. …
SOCIETY: Helicopter Parenting vs. Latchkey Kids
Fear of the unknown stops many parents from giving their children responsibility Are there still latchkey kids these days or have they gone undercover in the age of helicopter parenting …
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IN THE NEWS: How to Survive a Family Road Trip
How to Survive a Family Road Trip Traveling with kids can be stress free by following these simple tips Us parents are a brave bunch, aren’t we? With the prospect …
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The 10 Childhood Loves My Kids Will Never Know
Childhood meant something different back in the day “Childhood” not too long ago meant something so different that it does today. It was a certainly a different time, a …
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SOCIETY: How the Internet Ruined Kids’ Fun
Instant Online Access to Toys Kills Kids’ Sense of Anticipation Once upon a time, kids experienced a few days a year that brought incredible moments of joy. Birthdays. Christmas. Grandma …
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Teaching Your Kids About Diversity – 6 Tips For Parents
“Mom, why does she look different?” This is a question that many of us have had to grapple with as we raise our kids in an increasingly multicultural and multiethnic …