children Archives - Mayahood https://mayahoodblog.com/category/children/ A blog about parenting, family-friendly travel & product reviews Tue, 24 Sep 2013 00:42:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 47582663 My son weaned off the pacifier by himself https://mayahoodblog.com/my-son-weaned-off-the-pacifier-by-himself/ https://mayahoodblog.com/my-son-weaned-off-the-pacifier-by-himself/#comments Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:08:53 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=2731 If you’ve been following my blog, you know that my oldest son is COMPLETELY obsessed with his pacifiers.  He’s not even picky about which one he uses, he JUST NEEDS IT.  In fact, he couldn’t do with just one.  My son always had one in his mouth and another two in each of his hands. […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/my-son-potty-trained-himself/feed/ 4 2641 Reebok’s Kids ATV19 Running Shoes; Are You Game for Anything? Review & Giveaway (Canada) https://mayahoodblog.com/reeboks-kids-atv19-running-shoes-are-you-game-for-anything-review-giveaway-canada/ https://mayahoodblog.com/reeboks-kids-atv19-running-shoes-are-you-game-for-anything-review-giveaway-canada/#comments Wed, 04 Sep 2013 13:09:45 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=2708 Good footwear is something that I strongly believe in when it comes to athletics.  Comfort, durability, support and looks are all important features that I look for when picking shoes.  So why should it be any different when it comes to my kids? In fact, proper footwear is very important for kids.  That’s why I […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/reeboks-kids-atv19-running-shoes-are-you-game-for-anything-review-giveaway-canada/feed/ 53 2708 Active for Life. The importance of physical literacy for kids https://mayahoodblog.com/active-for-life-the-importance-of-physical-literacy-for-kids/ https://mayahoodblog.com/active-for-life-the-importance-of-physical-literacy-for-kids/#comments Thu, 29 Aug 2013 13:02:41 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=2652 I don’t like to preach (much), but there’s some things that I am passionate about.  One of those things is being active.  I’m definitely not the most active person on the planet but I try to keep fit in one form or another.  Whether it’s ensuring I go for decent walks daily, run-around with my children […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/active-for-life-the-importance-of-physical-literacy-for-kids/feed/ 4 2652 Family Fun at The Ex, Canadian National Exhibit (CNE) https://mayahoodblog.com/family-fun-at-the-ex-canadian-national-exhibit-cne/ https://mayahoodblog.com/family-fun-at-the-ex-canadian-national-exhibit-cne/#comments Mon, 26 Aug 2013 13:38:16 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=2667 One (of the thousands) of benefits of having a child is getting to explore your city and the numerous events that take place throughout the year.  Last year, while seeking an activity for my son and I, I attended The Ex, at the Canadian National Exhibit for the first time.  Since I have such fond memories of that […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/family-fun-at-the-ex-canadian-national-exhibit-cne/feed/ 3 2667 Don’t worry…. no one else is getting mom of the year award either https://mayahoodblog.com/dont-worry-no-one-else-is-getting-mom-of-the-year-award-either/ https://mayahoodblog.com/dont-worry-no-one-else-is-getting-mom-of-the-year-award-either/#comments Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:16:20 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=2616 So… in my “old” age and YEARS of experience as a mother (sarcasm), I have a few tidbits of sage motherhood advice to share with the rest of the world (or at least, those of you who follow my blog).  But don’t believe or follow my advice because that’s against my advice (point #3).  So… […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/dont-worry-no-one-else-is-getting-mom-of-the-year-award-either/feed/ 4 2616 The five day progression of toddler separation anxiety https://mayahoodblog.com/the-five-day-progression-of-toddler-separation-anxiety/ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 12:42:07 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=2521 Two weeks ago I did the unthinkable… I dropped my son off at a day-camp and I DIDN’T STAY! (Yes, I’m shuddering at the horror too).  My son Kyle is almost three years old and will be starting nursery school in September.  I figured I better get him ready for “mommy isn’t staying with me?” situation and signed […]

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]]> 2521 Introduce your kids to farm animals in the city. Our trip to Riverdale Farm https://mayahoodblog.com/introduce-your-kids-to-farm-animals-in-the-city-our-trip-to-riverdale-farm/ https://mayahoodblog.com/introduce-your-kids-to-farm-animals-in-the-city-our-trip-to-riverdale-farm/#comments Tue, 06 Aug 2013 14:38:05 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=2561 With membership passes to the Zoo, Wonderland & science centre, I almost always forget to enjoy some of the FREE stuff the city of Toronto has to offer families.  One of those places includes the Riverdale Farm, only 2.5 km away from my house.  Last week I was feeling ambitious enough to walk there with my […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/introduce-your-kids-to-farm-animals-in-the-city-our-trip-to-riverdale-farm/feed/ 1 2561 Spring Mystery Boxes Giveaway (Canada) https://mayahoodblog.com/spring-mystery-boxes-giveaway-canada/ https://mayahoodblog.com/spring-mystery-boxes-giveaway-canada/#comments Thu, 01 Aug 2013 04:01:13 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=2566 SURPRISE!  People either hate surprise or love them!  Personally, I love them, and I know that if you’re one of the people who doesn’t, you WILL love this surprise. A few bloggers are hosting a giveaway that includes four themed mystery boxes worth over $1,750 in total. The themes are as follows: Baby ($500+ value), Kids  […]

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