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This post was originally published on Mayahood Blog, October 6, 2016, as part of SmartSAVER’s 2016 #EveryChildAnRESP Back to School campaign. We thank Maya for participating and amplifying our message to reach more Canadian parents.

When I chose to became a stay-at-home mom, I gave up a few things; One of them being my sanity! Kidding aside, I did forgo my career (although I’ve somewhat started a new one), interacting with adults regularly (thank goodness for the invention of smart phones to keep in touch with the outside world) and my steady income. It was a personal choice that was completely supported and encouraged by my husband but with it came some sacrifices. It meant that I was the sole entertainer for my kids as we would be foregoing putting them in day care and the loss of an income meant that I needed to hone in on my spending…

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By Maya, Mayahood Blog.

This post was originally published on BCMom.ca, October 3, 2016, as part of SmartSAVER’s 2016 #EveryChildAnRESP Back to School campaign. We thank Tara and Helisa for participating and amplifying our message to reach more Canadian parents.

Every so often, I ask my kids what they would like to be when they grow up. When they were smaller I got answers like a princess, cowboy, or candy tester. Over the years I’ve heard many different answers; veterinarian, teacher or recording artist from my daughter recently, and my son figures a firefighter, race car driver or drummer. You’d almost think I was asking what they wanted to be for Halloween. And I love it!…

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By Tara and Helisa, British Columbia Mom.