Brianna Bell

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Brianna Bell is a Guelph-based journalist and mother of three young daughters. Brianna has written for The Globe & Mail, the Guelph Mercury and GuelphToday.com.

10 Great Experiences Kids Will Love Getting as Gifts

By Brianna Bell / December 7, 2018

There are plenty of things that kids can receive in lieu of a tangible gift, but here are ten we know kids will love.

Vulnerability Might Be a New Trend, But Should We Really Share As Much As We Do?

By Brianna Bell / September 26, 2018

Over the years I’ve debated what parts of my story to share, and where to hold back. I’ve considered my children and what they’ll one day read, and also others that would be impacted by my truth-telling crusade.

I’m Not a Pinterest Mom. And I’m Finally Okay With It.

By Brianna Bell / September 10, 2018

It took me a lot of effort and discarded organizational books to realize that we aren’t all meant to be the same.

Best Family Hiking Trails in Ontario

By Brianna Bell / July 19, 2018

There are so many trails throughout Ontario to explore as a family, but we’ve curated a list of our top eight spots that even the tiniest of legs can manage.

Best Books for Your Tiny Feminist

By Brianna Bell / May 24, 2018

We love to celebrate the strength and accomplishments of women of all ages and demographics. And one of the ways you can help teach your kids about strong women is by exploring books on feminism, women in history, and stories that feature strong girl characters.

Family-Friendly Destinations in Ontario to Visit This Summer

By Brianna Bell / May 16, 2018

If you’re looking to take your family on some fun adventures this summer, you don’t have to look outside of Ontario. Here are 10 great family-friendly summer destinations for you and your fam that you may not have thought of.

9 Ways to Boost Your Daughter’s Self-Esteem

By Brianna Bell / March 7, 2018

One thing I’ve noticed through my research is that I hold the key to the early development of my children’s self-esteem and in building self confidence.

Debunking the Myth of the Middle Child

By Brianna Bell / February 16, 2018

All I had to do was fall in love with each of my children, individually, to realize how asinine it was to prescribe a preset list of characteristics to each of them.

6 Things I Didn’t Expect After My Husband’s Vasectomy

By Brianna Bell / February 6, 2018

My husband’s vasectomy was scheduled shortly before my 28th birthday. It felt strange watching him go into a surgery that would sterilize him, when the average man in Canada has his first child at 28.