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The Best Tobogganing Hills in Toronto - SavvyMom

The Best Tobogganing Hills in Toronto

These spots are deemed safe by the City. However, these tobogganing hills in Toronto aren’t groomed or maintained. Helmets are encouraged but not mandatory.

Ottawa Toboggan Hills - SavvyMom

Here Are the Best Ottawa Toboggan Hills

It’s the season for sledding and there are a few great Ottawa toboggan hills to check out. So grab a sled and get out into the winter wonderland we call home!

Tubing and Toboganning in Vancouver - SavvyMom

Where to Go Tubing and Tobogganing in Vancouver

There are great options at Mount Seymour and Cypress Mountain for tobogganing in Vancouver (and snow tubing, for a price though) as well as free local spots in and around the lower Mainland.

Toboggan Safety Tips for Kids - SavvyMom

Toboggan Safety Tips for Parents

Going tobogganing is a cherished winter activity but has risks. Here’s an overview of rules and toboggan safety tips plus some city-specific recommendations.

Five Easy Hacks for a Healthier Lifestyle

5 Easy Hacks for a Healthier Lifestyle

Small, easy changes can be made daily for a healthier lifestyle, even when the laundry is piled too high and the kids have thrown their juice on the floor (again).

Toronto Escape Rooms for Kids & Families - SavvyMom

Toronto Escape Rooms for Kids & Families

We roundup some family-friendly GTA and Toronto escape rooms that will challenge your family to (usually) solve a mystery in 60 minutes or less.

Parenting Challenges Are Like Snakes & Ladders - SavvyMom

Parenting Challenges? It’s Snakes & Ladders

We all have our parenting challenges because parenting is hard. Parenting neurodiverse kids or children with mental health issues is harder.

OUR KIDS Camp Expo - SavvyMom

Make a Day of It: Family Fun at the OUR KIDS Camp Expo

The OUR KIDS Camp Expo is a family-friendly event packed with interactive activities, exciting discoveries, and hands-on fun.

What is German Parenting and How Can It Improve Your Life?

In Berlin, almost all children walk to school alone. They use sharp knives to cut their own food and most of them fall asleep in their own beds, by themselves. We might want to parent like Germans, but can we?

Why the Cost of Raising a Child Is So High - SavvyMom

Small Indulgences: Why the Cost of Raising a Child Is So High

There are many ways we overspend on our children, making the cost of raising a child seem unreasonable. Here are some expert tips on areas to cut back on.