About Sweetmama Editor
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: exposing kids to good music
canada
(May.23.11)
Do you play a-typical "kids' music" for your kids or do you only let them listen to grown-up tunes? Nadine and her husband disagree.
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silver spoons: what acts are divorce-worthy?
canada
(May.18.11)
Shortly after Maria left him, Arnold Schwarzenegger admitted to fathering someone else's child. What would be bad enough for you to leave?
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silver spoons: are push presents nice or tacky?
canada
(May.16.11)
Stylist Rachel Zoe was recently given a US $250K ring as a "push present." Are push presents a nice gesture or tacky? We want to hear from you!
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silver spoons: do parents try too hard?
canada
(May.11.11)
Are we trying too hard as parents? Can we "shape" our children? Or would we be happier if we chilled out? A new book says yes. What do you think?
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silver spoons:museum and zoo sleepovers in canada
canada
(May.09.11)
Nadine spends a night at the museum with her six-year-old and offers tips to make your public sleepover experience memorable (and comfortable).
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silver spoons: breastfeeding photos & social media
canada
(May.04.11)
Ever posted photos of yourself nursing on a social media site? Considered having professional photos taken during a feed? Weigh in on the trend.
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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: discussing the election with kids
canada
(Apr.25.11)
How do you raise a voter? We asked parents on Facebook and came up with 7 ways to inspire politically engaged children.
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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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