By Heather Hamilton (@TZJMommy) Today is Zack's 4th birthday.

The entire week leading up to this day has been so difficult and emotionally draining. You see, Zack is a twin, and while we are overwhelmed with the fact that Zack won't be there to turn 4, his brother still deserves a fun birthday celebration! I've been overwhelmed with memories of the day that the boys were born. Looking at my sweet little ones and being so worried for Zack's future. My life changed four years ago today. This day means so much more to me than just cake and lootbags.

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By Heather Hamilton (@TZJMommy)I was on Twitter the other day, when Jen Maier tweeted about her son and his questions regarding death.  Since this is a huge discussion in our house, I jumped in with my thoughts and advice about how I have spoken to my sons about their brother's death.  I was so honoured when she asked me about the possibility of exploring this topic in a series of posts on UrbanMoms.ca.  I knew that I was willing to talk about my experiences and how our family is working through our questions and feelings regarding the loss of our... More »

Join UrbanMoms and some of our other members in the "sandwich generation" as we discuss keeping our hearts healthy in the "Life in the Sandwich" Blog Series. On March 23rd, add a new item to your heart health shopping list and visit your participating Loblaw banner store for a free Healthy Heart Check. It only takes 20 minutes of your time, but you will get a personalized picture of your key heart risk factors. Share your thoughts in the comments below for your chance to win some great prizes and learn some important information about heart health."I'm scared."When your dad says... More »

Join UrbanMoms and some of our other members in the "sandwich generation" as we discuss keeping our hearts healthy in the "Life in the Sandwich" Blog Series. On March 23rd, add a new item to your heart health shopping list and visit your participating Loblaw banner store for a free Healthy Heart Check. It only takes 20 minutes of your time, but you will get a personalized picture of your key heart risk factors. Share your thoughts in the comments below for your chance to win some great prizes and learn some important information about heart health.From the time... More »

Join UrbanMoms and some of our other members in the "sandwich generation" as we discuss keeping our hearts healthy in the "Life in the Sandwich" Blog Series. On March 23rd, add a new item to your heart health shopping list and visit your participating Loblaw banner store for a free Healthy Heart Check. It only takes 20 minutes of your time, but you will get a personalized picture of your key heart risk factors. Share your thoughts in the comments below for your chance to win some great prizes and learn some important information about heart health. So many... More »

It's the most wonderful time of the year; we all know the familiar refrain from the back-to-school commercials, but for seasonal allergy sufferers, it can be one of the most difficult times of the year. From ragweed to dust, leaves and mold, fall can be one of the most challenging allergy seasons. And as anyone who suffers from allergies can tell you, the symptoms can be enough to keep you indoors, even on the nicest of days. So for those of us who want to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather without the painful symptoms that come with allergies,... More »

Get ready for fall, and all the change that comes with back to school, the falling leaves, and the refreshing chill in the air! The "Change is in the Air" Blog Series is hosted by Reactine. Comment below for your chance to win some great gift certificates - perfect for making your traveling a little more exciting - and learn how to manage your fall seasonal allergies thanks to our friends at Reactine. I'll admit it: I've been bitten - hard - by the travel bug. I love the excitement and anticipation of planning, packing and heading out on an adventure.... More »

Get ready for fall, and all the change that comes with back to school, the falling leaves, and the refreshing chill in the air! The "Change is in the Air" Blog Series is hosted by Reactine. Share your experiences about the coming fall season in the comments below for your chance to win some great gift certificates - perfect for updating your workplace wardrobe - and learn how to manage your fall seasonal allergies thanks to our friends at Reactine. School's starting soon, and that means that work's starting again for me, too. As a substitute teacher, I usually don't go... More »

Get ready for fall, and all the change that comes with back to school, the falling leaves, and the refreshing chill in the air! The "Change is in the Air" Blog Series is hosted by Reactine. Share your experiences about the coming fall season in the comments below for your chance to win some great gift certificates - perfect for back to school shopping - and learn how to manage your fall seasonal allergies thanks to our friends at Reactine. Hard to believe, but school is actually starting again in a few weeks! Summer is nearly over and that means two... More »