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Twin Perks: Parenting with a fever

January 14, 2020 Jacquie Severs Ontario 0 Comment

Taking care of sick kids sucks. It’s crappy on two levels. One, it’s awful to watch your kid suffer. Two,

I didn’t know that my kids learning to talk would be the greatest joy I’ve ever experienced. But I can

October 29, 2019 Jacquie Severs

Recently there was an apple festival near our house. It was advertised as family-friendly so we headed out early Saturday

October 28, 2019 Jacquie Severs

I finally understand why my Mother loves feeding me. She does seem to like cooking, baking, and keeping busy in

The last few weeks of the twins’ lives have been full of momentous change. As they passed the 18-month milestone,

September 24, 2019 Jacquie Severs

Did you know that some parents don’t “believe in” using the word no? I haven’t read much past the headline

The bedtime routine in our home includes a daily bath for the twins, which at this particularly messy stage of

September 10, 2019 Jacquie Severs

The twins are in a phase of intense exploration. Every nook, cranny and crack in the wall is a potential

Our twins have started to really develop a sense of self. I think that’s what you call an ability to

My husband and I recently made a decision to relocate across the province. One of the many benefits is being