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Family-Friendly Local Vancouver Beaches - SavvyMom

Best Family-Friendly Local Vancouver Beaches

We are fortunate to have an amazing selection of public Vancouver beaches in and around the city, complete with sand, spectacular views, and activities.

13 Old School Ways to Play

Go back in time and have some family fun with these 13 classic summer activities. Find out more about these ways to play.

Epic Galapagos Family Trip - SavvyMom

My Epic, Last-Minute Galapagos Family Trip of a Lifetime

I made a decision that is wildly irresponsible on paper and was deeply necessary for my soul: I took us on an epic family trip to the Galapagos.

Heatstroke in Babies and Kids - SavvyMom

What Parents Need to Know About Heatstroke in Babies and Kids

Rising temperatures and mid-summer heatwaves mean parents need to be extra vigilant about heatstroke in babies and young children.

Ice Cream Toronto

Top Spots for Ice Cream in Toronto

There’s nothing more perfect on a warm day than a sticky, sweet, dripping ice cream cone. Here are our favourite spots to get ice cream in Toronto.

Summer Is a Special Kind of Torture for Working Moms

The days were long and life was good. This was childhood. This was summer. We were blissfully unaware of what it all meant for our parents.

the best ice cream shops in Ottawa

Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in Ottawa

Here are our picks for the best ice cream in Ottawa — unique flavours, fun dips and add-ins, variety, and flavour. It’s the very best of the good stuff in the capital.

Where to Find the Best Ice Cream in Calgary

Take your family on a sweet outing for ice cream in Calgary. Maybe you’ll make it your mission to visit every single one before summer’s out! (We won’t judge.)

Watermelon Benefits - SavvyMom

Eat This Superfood to Beat the Heat During the Dog Days of Summer

Don’t grab a sports drink on hot days. Reach for watermelon, summer’s greatest superfood, with all the watermelon benefits you can name…

How Much Should Your Child Be Reading Over Summer? - SavvyMom

How Much Should Your Kids Be Reading Over Summer?

We look at summer learning loss, how many books should your kids be reading over summer, the dangers of apps, and some great book recommendations.