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11 Family Dinner Conversation Starters - SavvyMom

11 Family Dinner Conversation Starters

In an effort to get our kids to actually speak TO us, we came up with some family dinner conversation starters, which we pull out a few times a week.

Books About Puberty for Boys - SavvyMom

Books About Puberty for Boys

There are many books about puberty for boys covering the science behind pubertal changes to other body-related topics like consent and gender identity.

Streaming in January for Kids & Families - SavvyMom

What’s Streaming in January for Kids and Families

We’ve had an early look at what’s streaming in January and we’ve got 10 suggestions of specials, movies, and TV shows the family can enjoy this month.

The Gift of Live Theatre This Holiday Season

I love live theatre. The anticipation the audience feels as the lights dim, the music starts and people settle into…

Best New Books for Winter 2022 - SavvyMom

Best New Books for Winter Reads

Here are the best new books for winter, from celebrity tell-all essays to WWII historical fiction to modern poetry to a suspenseful thriller.

Shows and Movies for Kids in December - SavvyMom

Streaming in Canada: Shows and Movies for Kids in December

Looking for family-friendly shows and movies for kids? Read on for 13 shows and movies for kids we’re streaming with our families before the New Year.

Nomi Resort Algonquin Getaway - SavvyMom

Escape the Kids With a Romantic Algonquin Getaway

If you’re able to schedule a few days away, Nomi Resort, at the edge of Algonquin Provincial Park, is here to deliver the perfect Algonquin getaway.

Pick of the Week: Koolorez Black Dolls - SavvyMom

Pick of the Week: Koolorez BIPOC & Black Dolls

Our Pick of the Week was launched by a Canadian mom. Koolorez are black dolls who celebrate traditional African and Caribbean fashion and culture.

Non-Chocolate Advent Calendars - SavvyMom

Awesome Non-Chocolate Advent Calendars

In the hunt for fun options, I discovered these picks and wanted to share in case I’m not the only parent looking for non-chocolate advent calendars.