Heather Dixon
Heather Dixon is Editor-in-Chief of SavvyMom.ca, a writer and a Mom to three highly advanced little girls (according to her husband and her). She’s also a runner, a reader and a lover of wine and beer - which is why she runs.
June & The End of the School Year: What Fresh Hell is This?
Ah, June. When your kids’ school seems to think it would be charming to put a fun fair and a movie night during the same week as all their recitals, concerts and art shows.
The Sweet, Sweet Relief of the Easy Child
While my wonderful, headstrong firstborn leaves me guessing, my second child reassures me I’m not, in fact, doing everything wrong.
10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas You Can Give to Yourself
It’s your day, so it’s nice to get something you’ve always wanted. Here are 10 Mother’s Day gift ideas you can give to yourself. You totally deserve it.
Our Favourite Princess Books with Strong, Smart Characters
Here are five of my favourite fun, cute, and empowering princess books. These picks are all appropriate for—and enjoyed by—all ages from toddler to pre-teen.
7 Favourite Childhood Books to Share with Our Kids
You get a do-over sometimes when you become a parent. Here are a few of my favourite childhood books that I can’t wait for my kids to read and enjoy as well.
Adulthood: A Great Leveller for All of Our Kids
By the time we’ve grown up, it’s hard to tell who excelled at what as kids. We’re all pretty much equal, give or take, when it comes to how we live our lives.
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.
13 Reminders for When School Ends & Summer Begins
Unbelievably, it’s that time of year again. As school ends and summer starts, here are a few things I’d like my kids to remember.
6 Ways to Be a Happier Mom
How do you become a happier mom? What makes one happy? If you have no control over certain things, as we’ve all learned, how do you do it?
8 Things I Learned When My Husband Took Paternity Leave
The five of us—my husband and I and our three young daughters, all too young for school yet—were home together for four straight months. That time alone shaped our little family dynamic and I learned a lot.