Bond With Karla

Looking For A Backyard Adventure

Karla Bond — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:49:09 +0000

This will be our first full summer in our new house. We have this HUGE backyard and I would love to fill it with toys, climbers, clubhouses for Cooper to have adventures in. He is the only child, and will be the only child, so having exciting things to play with is pretty important. He [...]

Talking to Your Child About Death

Emily Steves — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:32 +0000

The death of an injured baby bunny found in our yard brought many questions about death from my four year old. We have never discussed death in much detail before. She knew that people and animals died, but struggled with the idea that it was final. For several hours after, she would [...]

Little Eyes: When Your Child Needs Glasses

Karla Bond — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:23:02 +0000

“But she’s so cute in her little glasses!” exclaims the well-meaning lady at the supermarket who has been staring at your bespectacled child. When you first learned your child needed glasses, you may have felt relieved that the solution to her problem was so simple. However, you soon learned that actually having [...]

Serenity, Clarity, Bliss – Why Meditation is Beneficial to Your Health.

Lucy Gilkison — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:00:52 +0000

Our minds are naturally designed to bounce from thought to thought. We're always thinking, problem solving, concentrating. There's always something that holds our attention. But how frequently do we centre our attention on remaining free from thought? How often do you bring your attention to your breath, listen to the birds [...]

Keeping Your Child Safe- Water Safety Tips

Emily Steves — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:43 +0000

Summer is approaching us and with summer comes trips to the beach, swimming in back yard pools, boating, or maybe some fishing in a pond or lake! When the weather turns warm, everyone wants to be in or around water. Hanging out at the pool or the beach is a great way [...]

The Mommy Diaries Book Review + #Giveaway

Karla Bond — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:10:57 +0000

The Mommy Diaries is something ALL of us Mom's can relate to in one way or another. The screaming child in your arms, one hanging on your leg all while trying to clean or cook dinner. You know you have been there. I however stopped at just one child for that reason, [...]