Family Archives - Mayahood https://mayahoodblog.com/category/family/ A blog about parenting, family-friendly travel & product reviews Wed, 11 Sep 2019 01:56:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 47582663 We’re running the Global Energy Race by Dempster’s again! – September 22 in Toronto https://mayahoodblog.com/were-running-the-global-energy-race-by-dempsters-again-september-22-in-toronto/ Thu, 12 Sep 2019 13:33:20 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=14287 Last year, Kyle did the most amazing thing. He ran 10km with me at the Global Energy Race by Dempster’s. Throughout the race, both spectators and other runners kept remarking how well he was doing and cheered him on. I have a feeling he was the youngest runner for the 10km run (he had just […]

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]]> 14287 GTA Fall Made by Hand Show – $100 Shopping Spree Giveaway https://mayahoodblog.com/gta-fall-made-by-hand-show-100-shopping-spree-giveaway-oct-1-15/ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:04:59 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=2814 Since my son was born, I made it a yearly tradition to attend the One of a Kind Show in Toronto.  However, after going year after year, I’ve been finding the show rather repetitive.  I’ve only noticed a handful of new artisans and I’ve pretty much purchased everything that I’ve ever wanted to buy.  That’s […]

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]]> 2814 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-weaned-off-the-pacifier-by-himself/feed/ 6 2731 My son potty trained himself https://mayahoodblog.com/my-son-potty-trained-himself/ https://mayahoodblog.com/my-son-potty-trained-himself/#comments Mon, 09 Sep 2013 13:00:05 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=2641 One of the most talked about topics when it comes to Toddlers is potty training.  Some parents have even made it into a sport, competing (amongst themselves mostly I presume) to see whose kid potty trained first.  Last summer, when my son was a few months shy of turning 2, I was in a NYC park talking to […]

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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 It’s a Facebook Miracle! https://mayahoodblog.com/its-a-facebook-miracle/ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 13:00:08 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=2624 For all the slack that Facebook receives, for all of the bad that it sometimes causes, there’s also a lot of good that comes from Facebook. Namely – reuniting with old friends and people from your past. I have three main types of friends on Facebook 1. My close friends that I see and speak to on a […]

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]]> 2624 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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