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Lisa van de Geyn
Latest from Lisa van de Geyn
Pregnancy
I took antidepressants while pregnant and it saved my life
Despite the findings of a recent study, Lisa Van de Geyn weighs in on why her pregnancy couldn't have been successful without antidepressants.
6 minutes
Being pregnant
The truth about stretch marks
Stretch marks don’t mean you can’t have smooth skin. But whether you love ’em or hate ’em, you should still wear them with pride.
3 minutes
Family
Can you choose your baby's sex?
Trying for a boy? Really want a little girl? Find out if it's possible to choose your babe's gender.
3 minutes
Activities
All the best classes for families in Canada
Rally the troops and get your exercise on together this spring, by enrolling in one of these bond-building programs.
8 minutes
Preschool
Tips for better communication with your preschooler
Want better communication with your preschooler? Try these helpful ways to get your child to fill you in one his day.
3 minutes
Blogs
First family trip: Travel tips needed
The van de Geyns are getting ready for their first-ever family vacation, and Lisa's looking for some advice.
3 minutes
Preschool
Full-day kindergarten: Too soon for my toddler?
Lisa van de Geyn's a little excited (and a lot nauseous) as she prepares to sign her youngest up for junior kindergarten.
2 minutes
Family
I resolve to live in the moment
After a few years of breaking resolutions, Lisa van de Geyn resolves to do something completely different this year.
3 minutes
Family
How my family missed out on a holiday milestone
Her daughter's school didn't do a Christmas concert for the second year in the row, and Hanukkah-celebrating Lisa van de Geyn is miffed.
5 minutes
Family
Help! My kids are afraid of the water
Addyson and Peyton are about to start swimming lessons, and Lisa van de Geyn's trying not to expect the worst.
3 minutes
Family
The end of cursive writing in schools?
Schools across Canada are removing cursive from the curriculum. Is it outdated or still a valuable life skill?
8 minutes
Activities
23 best science and discovery centres across Canada
Gather up your budding physicists and cunning chemists. We’ve found the best spots to mix up some family-friendly fun.
13 minutes
Family
Are you one of those dance moms?
They’re fun to watch on TV, but you may not want this title attached to your name.
8 minutes
Blogs
Siblings: When one child gets more attention
Lisa van de Geyn has noticed that her eldest daughter gets more of her attention than her younger one.
3 minutes
Pregnancy
Infertility: How much would you spend to have a baby?
A diagnosis of infertility and the possible years of treatments that follow is a hard enough blow for hopeful one-day parents, but what about the blow to their bank accounts?
6 minutes
Blogs
To my daughter, on her fifth birthday
It's Addyson's birthday, and Lisa van de Geyn's reflecting on how her "awesome little person" is growing up.
7 minutes
Pregnancy
Sponsored: An in-depth look at infertility
Couples struggling to conceive report a sense of loss, loneliness and relationship stress. Understanding these emotions is key to surviving a difficult time (and those nosey questions).
9 minutes
Toddler
The harm in bribing kids with food
Using food as a reward is common, but it's not exactly expert-approved.
3 minutes
Blogs
Why I set new TV rules for my kids
The TV is always on at the van de Geyn house, but there are new rules now about what the kids are allowed to watch.
3 minutes
Toddler
My Supernanny approach to parenting
Lisa and Peter van de Geyn have implemented the Supernanny's "naughty spot"... again. This time it's for real.
2 minutes
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