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Natural Consequences?

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Leah
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I was in another team meeting the other day discussing the significant behaviour challenges of one of my 11 year old clients. The behaviour therapist was asking the child’s Mom about the consequences that she gives her son for these … Continue reading →

Posted in daily life, divorce, PYHO, raising kids | 41 Replies

Quote of the Week

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Leah
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A few weeks ago Zandra went to a Girl’s Conference put on by our church. The theme was “Be-YOU-tiful.” It was all about understanding beauty, recognizing your true beauty and seeing the inner beauty in everyone. It was about an … Continue reading →

Posted in Quote of the week, Zandra | 22 Replies

Monthly Snaps of Life

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Leah
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It has been a while since I downloaded my iphone pictures onto my monthly snaps…it is more like 2 monthly snaps! But these are two months I hate to miss all the in between – real life – moments. Big … Continue reading →

Posted in CDF, daily life, monthly snaps of life | 32 Replies

5K – Yay us!

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Leah
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Last year I participated in a 5K for a very worthy cause that is dear to my heart, brain injury. It was the 2nd annual BIST (Brain Injury Society of Toronto) run. It was a good race; I got it … Continue reading →

Posted in Rob, running, Zach | 38 Replies

Watching Them Grow

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Leah
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My kids are getting older. That’s a fact. No matter how much I tell them they need to stop growing, they continue to do so, against my will. And I haven’t figured out how to stop them. I see people … Continue reading →

Posted in daily life, Gabe, Parenting, raising kids, step parenting | 17 Replies

Quote of the Week

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Leah
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“Stop trying to demand respect, and start working on building a relationship that naturally creates it.” Do you have some people in your life who are always going on about how they want to be respected?They may feel like they … Continue reading →

Posted in Quote of the week | 28 Replies

List of Traditions

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Leah
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Today I’m supposed to be posting a “Helpful List” with the Mini Blog Challenge over at Rx Fitness Lady. I can make lots of lists, but usually they are only helpful if you can complete them for me! But to … Continue reading →

Posted in CDF, Traditions | 24 Replies

10 Years ago

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Leah
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Today’s prompt from Rx Fitness Lady’s Blog challenge: Throwback Thursday: “Ten Years” 10 years ago. Not the year I would have chosen as a flashback! Although one of the best days of my life occurred on February 7, 2003 when … Continue reading →

Posted in daily life, Memories | 27 Replies

Schooling Reggie

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Leah
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Today I’m linking up with Joi again over at Rx Fitness Lady, with the task of writing a humorous post. However,  I can’t do humour on command. But, I feel like I am constantly surrounded by humour everyday. Live with … Continue reading →

Posted in daily life, Josh, Reggie | 18 Replies

Sharing Our Story Part 2

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Leah
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Today, I’m back with my friend Heather at Bonding a Blended Family with part two of our blending story. I am also linking up with my friend Joi, Rx Fitness Lady for her blogging mini party, with today’s topic: “Write … Continue reading →

Posted in blended family, CDF, guest post, step family, step mother | 28 Replies

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I am a Mom, Stepmom and wife who by day also doubles as a Speech Language Pathologist in private practice. I started this blog because I want to document our journey as a family as we grow, change and continue to “blend” into our blended family. This is the place where I share the amazing adventures of raising my flowers and skids. Click Here for more.

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