Heather Jones

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Why Black History Month is Important for Everyone - SavvyMom

Why Black History Month Is Important for Everyone

By Heather Jones / January 29, 2025

“What if we had a white history month? People would be outraged!” Without fail, every year around the time of Black History Month, I hear this comment. Not just once, either…

Asking Kids Who They Want to Be instead of WHAT they want to Be - SavvyMom

Asking Kids What They Want to Be vs. Who They Want to Be

By Heather Jones / November 2, 2024

When we change the question, it encourages children to reflect and focus on their character strengths, which is so powerful.

Being Forced to Move In with My Parents Enriched My Kids' Lives - SavvyMom

Being Forced to Move in with My Parents Enriched My Kids’ Lives

By Heather Jones / October 2, 2024

We didn’t move in with my parents voluntarily. We had our house sold out from under us by our previous landlords.

The Canadian Kids Shows of the ’80s & ’90s We Want Back Again

By Heather Jones / September 18, 2024

Sure, most Canadian kids shows of the ’80s and ’90s were low-budget, and some were pretty weird. But let’s face it, they were awesome.

Mama's Cloud is a kids book to help children with depressed parents - SavvyMom

A Kids’ Book to Help Children Understand Depressed Parents

By Heather Jones / March 20, 2024

Mama’s Cloud tells the story of a young child trying to navigate the world with a mother who suffers from depression. It can help children understand depressed parents.

Fact Check Science-Literate Children - SavvyMom

How to Fact Check & Raise Science-Literate Children

By Heather Jones / January 8, 2024

Now is not the time to be skeptical of science. Here’s how to fact check what you read online and raise science-literate children.

Here's Why My Husband and I Stay at Hotels Close to Home - SavvyMom

My Husband and I Stay at Hotels Less than an Hour Away from Home. Here’s Why.

By Heather Jones / November 6, 2023

Here’s why we stay at hotels: Physically removing my ability to do anything forced me to relax and removed any guilt for doing so.

We Need to Do More than Just Talk About Mental Health Care

By Heather Jones / October 8, 2023

How are we going to help those who need intense treatment regain some of their dignity and autonomy? How will we give them agency while ensuring their safety?

Easy Acts of Kindness for Kids - SavvyMom

Easy Acts of Kindness for Kids

By Heather Jones / September 4, 2023

There are few things kids love more than making others happy. Here are some easy and thoughtful acts of kindness for kids (and for you!).

How Walkie-Talkies Saved Bedtime

By Heather Jones / July 17, 2023

At our house, bedtime is torture for everyone involved. My five-year-old has night fears. I get it, and I feel for him. I do. But thank goodness I had a lightning strike idea finally.