Parents and caregivers may worry that their little ones are not ready to attend school yet. In the United States children begin school at age 5 or 6, and in Canada as young as 4 years old. It seems like our little ones are barely out of diapers, and they are heading off to …
Editor’s note – our mission at Lose the Cape is to make sure we provide view points from all mothers… to allow a space where moms can share their insights, their experiences, and how they do motherhood. This post expresses the journey of one mother, and I am grateful to her for sharing this story …
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Wondering how to “do it all”? – 5 ways to regain self-worth Being a parent is incredibly demanding work and our self-worth is irrevocably tied to our measure of “success”. Success is a completely arbitrary measure! From the outside looking in, it’s so easy to think that someone “has it all together” or somehow manages …
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Home Remedy Lice Treatments At the first sign of scratching, you may be tempted to scour the Internet for quick, easy, and at times homemade cures. However, we’d encourage you to take a breath, do your research, and truly explore what you may need to fight the scourge of lice. The advent of super-lice, now …
I Always Feel Like Someone Is Watching Me My sons, ages 18 and 16, have a BOUNTY on their heads this week. I’m posting “Wanted Signs” with their pictures on them at the entrance and exit gates of our neighborhood like people do when they’ve lost their Cat. “Have You Seen These Boys?” “Report Any Suspicious …
It’s hard to believe we are saying this, but summer vacation is almost over! For some that’s exciting, for some that’s sad, for many that means – let’s get in one last road trip. Let’s be safe with these tips. Safety Tips for Summer Road Trips With more people on the roads in general, it’s …
Exercise and I have a love/hate relationship. The pesky Exercise Routine While I HATE the thought of it and hate actually getting started (believe it or not, the hardest element of working out for me is actually getting in my workout clothes!) once I get started I usually have a great time. I finish up …
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You already know we love Giselle Sharlow’s yoga books for kids. We recently reviewed her book Rachel’s Day in the Garden – a fantastic, colorful book filled with discovery, colors, and, yoga poses! She’s at it again with another new book. This one is about a little girl Maria and her exploration of the ocean on …
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The human body is an amazing thing… a beautiful, complex, scary and amazing thing. One morning, almost 15 years ago now, I woke up and could not feel my legs. They were completely numb; a bit like the pins and needles feeling you experience when your leg “falls asleep.” But this was worse. Also, my legs …
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As a mother of a child obsessed with Pokémon Go or even as a mother who enjoys playing, there’s no denying the new app has swept the nation. Everywhere you go, teens are awkwardly pulling up in their vehicle, waiting a few seconds and pulling out, or kids are walking around with a phone in front of …
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