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The Joys of the Neighbourhood Playgroup

by Carrie Snyder, Posted Feb 5th 2010 12:05PM

It's 9:30 on a Wednesday morning, and the older children have made their way to school. The smell of fresh-brewed coffee wafts through our house. A ...
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10 Tips for Throwing a Birthday Theme Party

by Carrie Snyder, Posted Feb 2nd 2010 4:05PM

Birthdays. The kids keep having them. And from the age of five, we've allowed each to celebrate by inviting friends to a birthday party in our home. ...
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The Benefits of Yoga for Kids

by Carrie Snyder, Posted Feb 1st 2010 9:00AM

Many adults seek out yoga for both its exercise and meditative components. Can children benefit from the practice, too? Cabin Fever talked to Carolyn ...
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Delivering Birthday Party Invitations: An Unexpected Workout

by Carrie Snyder, Posted Jan 29th 2010 4:00PM

At Cabin Fever we aim to make room for everyone in the family to participate, however small or tall the activity. In our last post, our ...
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Make Your Own Birthday Party Invitations

by Carrie Snyder, Posted Jan 26th 2010 1:00PM

This weekend, my family is going into party preparation mode. My eldest daughter will turn seven in the blink of an eye, and she's downright desperate ...
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Puzzles: Why Old-Fashioned Toys Never Go Out of Style

by Carrie Snyder, Posted Jan 22nd 2010 11:00AM

Sleepy days spent indoors: All parents who stay home with their children know these days well. Cabin Fever is right here, right now. Deep in the ...
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Is Your Child Ready for Theatre School?

by Carrie Snyder, Posted Jan 19th 2010 3:05PM

Performance comes naturally to children. Think: tantrum at the grocery store. Think: pantomime of disgust when supper fails to please. Think: playing ...
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Distraction Tactics: Comforting a Child Who Is Not Your Own

by Carrie Snyder, Posted Jan 15th 2010 3:30PM

Occasionally, or even fairly frequently, I have in my care someone else's child. Occasionally, though thankfully not as frequently, someone else's ...
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A Canadian Illustrator's Tips for Inspiring Young Artists

by Carrie Snyder, Posted Jan 12th 2010 2:05PM

"When my daughter was about ten years old, she introduced me to some of her classmates: 'This is my mom. She's fifty years old, with the brain of a ...
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Fun Family Activity: A Nature Walk Around the Block

by Carrie Snyder, Posted Jan 8th 2010 9:00AM

When you're two-and-a-half feet tall and have only recently begun practicing the art of upright mobilization, the smallest of adventures qualify as ...
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