On-the-Go Gear
Readi Set Go
First published 2011.09.15 | Ottawa | Gear
The days of the brown-bagged, white-bread bologna sandwich might be history, but that doesn’t mean the next lunch you pack isn’t looking for a little update. What to do? Pick up some new...read more

Show Time
TIFF, Family Movies & Events
First published 2011.09.08 | Toronto | Out & About
Maybe you’ve been busy making your own home movies (of the kids, we mean), but even domestic documentarians need a day off for the Toronto International Film Festival, rolling into town this week. ...read more

Safe Schooling
Back-to-School Safety
First published 2011.09.08 | Calgary | Out & About
As moms, we worry about our children’s safety when they go out into the world on their own. No matter how your kids get to school—either by bus, bike, skateboard, walking, or a warm car, our...read more

Solid Starts
Children’s Health Checklist
First published 2011.09.06 | Canada | Health & Wellness
Even kids know the importance of a good foundation (when it comes to building blocks and couch cushion forts, that is). When it comes to starting a new school year, the benefits of having a solid...read more

‘Om’ Believable
Yoga Classes
First published 2011.09.01 | Toronto | Health & Wellness
Before all your schedules get too jammed, may we suggest signing the kids up for something that might bring some Zen into your day. Yoga is an excellent way to learn valuable techniques to help...read more

PartySavvy: Luau Now
Hawaiian Luau Ideas
First published 2011.08.27 | Canada | Birthday Parties
Let’s not dwell on the season’s end. Instead, let’s celebrate it wholeheartedly with a tropical party that stretches out your summer days a little bit longer. In fact, you can throw a Hawaiian Luau...read more

Picky No More
TummyThyme
First published 2011.08.18 | Ottawa | Food & Drink
Mealtime with toddlers is not quite what we imagined family life to be like before we had children. If meal times make you despair, or your child is going through his ‘I only eat food that’s white’...read more

A Cat for All Seasons
Seasons Family Centre & 4Cats Arts Studio
First published 2011.08.18 | Toronto | Out & About
By now, you are probably aware that life with kids highlights the difference between the haves and have-nots. They (our offspring) have all the time in the world to enjoy various extracurricular...read more

Please Don’t Stop the Music
8 Great Kids’ CDs
First published 2011.07.19 | Canada | Gear
Somewhere in the world, your former piano teacher is laughing—at you. Way back when, she suffered along as you struggled with scales and butchered Bah Bah Black Sheep. Now that you’re trapped in your...read more

Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
GoSavvy Event Finder
First published 2011.06.28 | Canada | Out & About
You knew you were signing up for a lot of things when you became a mom (nutrition consultant, boo-boo fixer, potty trainer, chauffeur). But did you know you were soon to be crowned Julie McCoy Family...read more

Summer Book Worms
Books for Kids
First published 2011.06.23 | Vancouver | Family Life
Summertime is chill time for kids (and moms, hopefully). So stocking up on good books is a cool way for them to relax at home while on holiday. Regardless of your child’s age, a great place to start...read more

Not Too Cool for Pools
Outdoor Pools
First published 2011.06.23 | Toronto | Out & About
Stay cool—and pool your resources for fun this summer. Had enough of splash pads? Take the troops pool-hopping this summer. Toronto offers 58 outdoor pools across the city and the best part is,...read more

Personal Flotation
Water Safety
First published 2011.06.21 | Canada | Health & Wellness
There’s nothing really sexy about safety, but precautions around water should be a hot topic for every parent this summer.  So, we thought a refresher might be helpful. We’ve also included a few of...read more

Out of the Park
Vancouver Canadians’ Games
First published 2011.06.16 | Vancouver | Out & About
Already missing the Canucks? Keep that sporting spirit alive at the Vancouver Canadians’ opening festivities this weekend, as the C’s kick their season off with five home games in a row (seriously,...read more

The List: Summer Reading for Mom
Our Book Picks
First published 2011.06.14 | Canada | The List
Reading for moms is not just a form of escapism or entertainment, it’s a measure of how much time we have to allow ourselves to kick back and do something we enjoy. But since that precious time is so...read more

High Flying Fun
Vancouver Circus School
First published 2011.06.02 | Vancouver | Out & About
Swim class, gym class, ballet and soccer—all fun and all done. Break the mold this summer and sign your kids up for something different. Ever dream of joining the circus? Well, now you and your...read more

High Alert
Canadian-Made Allergy Alerts
First published 2011.05.24 | Canada | Health & Wellness
Eventually, we have to let them go—to school, to play dates, and eventually, to sleepover camp. It’s a rite of passage made all the more difficult when you’re dealing with allergies. Stick with a...read more

All the World’s a Stage
Kids’ Acting Classes
First published 2011.05.19 | Calgary | Family Life
Let’s face it—kids are born with a flare for the dramatic. Dramatic Play is another thing altogether. During the toddler years, role-playing games (playing house, teacher, fireman, etc.) help...read more

Break-Out Breakfasts
Family-Friendly Breakfast Spots
First published 2011.05.19 | Toronto | Food & Drink
Light traffic. Lineup-free Starbucks. Empty eateries. Life with kids can bring early morning benefits, like first crack at a great breakfast spot.  Celebrate the most important meal of the day...read more

Sun Safety: Our 26 Picks—What’s Your Fave?
Sun Safety Gear
First published 2011.05.17 | Canada | Health & Wellness
I’m bright and warm. You love me, you crave me and yet you’re terrified of me at the same time. Who am I? The answer to this seasonal brainteaser is…the sun. But there’s no point in locking...read more