About Nadine Silverthorne
Nadine Silverthorne’s love of journaling began in Grade One with the entry, “I am the greatest dancer!” Two babies (and countless diaper changes) later, she has found her home away from home as editor of SweetMama. Don’t miss her humorous bi-weekly accounts of the joys and pains of working while raising them fabulous.
silver spoons: tough love
canada
(May.02.11)
Has your child ever begged to quit a class? Nadine is torn between rescuing her baby and allowing him to learn a valuable lesson about strength.
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silver spoons: baby shower etiquette
canada
(Apr.11.11)
It's baby shower season and it seems second baby showers are becoming the norm. What do you think: tacky or nice?
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silver spoons: kids and cavities
canada
(Apr.04.11)
Just how bad are juice and candy for kids? Nadine finds out the hard way when her son comes home with a mouthful of cavities.
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silver spoons: picking favourites
canada
(Mar.21.11)
Are boys easier to raise than girls? And do we love one of our children more than the others? A recent Babble.com article has Nadine wondering.
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silver spoons: technology and kids
canada
(Mar.14.11)
Nadine talks about life at home in the world of modern gadgets and why she's a pro-technology mama.
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silver spoons: visiting the royal ontario museum
canada
(Mar.07.11)
Nadine reviews the Royal Ontario Museum's new Water exhibit and is now swimming with fun facts to share with your kids.
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silver spoons: family travel
canada
(Feb.28.11)
After never seeing herself as "a cruise person", Nadine takes her family on the Disney Dream and has tips on why you should consider the cruise.
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silver spoons: painting with kids
canada
(Feb.21.11)
Stuck indoors with kids? Nadine takes kids to Canvas Jam art studio and shows you how to recreate the masterpiece at home.
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silver spoons: are princesses harmful?
canada
(Jan.31.11)
Is Cinderella wrecking your daughter? Nadine comes back from Disney World and explores the pink culture of the princess.
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silver spoons: lego party plan
canada
(Jan.17.11)
Got a LEGO-maniac? Nadine throws her son the ultimate LEGO birthday party and shows you how easy it is to "build" one yourself.
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silver spoons: kids' haircuts
canada
(Jan.10.11)
Nadine takes her kids to an extraordinary kids' salon and gets tips for taking the stress (and whining) out of haircuts.
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silver spoons: live happy
canada
(Jan.03.11)
Nadine gets advice from Marilyn Dennis and gets a sneak peek into her new daytime show.
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silver spoons: new year's resolutions
canada
(Dec.29.10)
Want to make resolutions as a family? Nadine asks parenting expert Jennifer Kolari for her pointers on including kids in the process.
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