Family Life
A Helping Hand
Thumbtimes you just need a little thumbthing to lend an extra hand. Luckily we found the help you need to make your life a little easier, at least when you”re trying to read a little bit of that new book you just picked up.
From Our Reader
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Dear Savvy Mom,
Heard you were thinking about some good summer reads for a kind of savvy list and I thought I would submit my thoughts.
Remember LBK (life before kids) when we just read whatever was in front of us? Now we have to be more selective and make sure our reading time is used wisely, right?
The Good Help Guide
Martha Scully from CanadianNanny.ca gives us some advice about hiring a babysitter. After all, we know you wouldn’t leave your most prized possession with just anybody.
Splish Splash
We all love the water but we don’t love the fear we sometimes have when our children are near water. Drowning is the second most common cause of injury-related death for kids in Canada and of course peaks in the summer. A little good news though? We’ve hunted down some innovative new solutions to help you navigate the rough waters of water safety with your family this summer.
On the Road (Again)
The road trip – it’s all about the getting. Getting going, getting sleepy, getting hungry, getting ice cream, getting there. We’ve discovered a suite of products this spring that we think will get you there and back cleaner, happier and more comfy. We know you’ll get that.
Gettin’ Buggy
Bugs. To love or to hate? That is the question.
We have two solutions to help you embrace your inner bugginess this summer. After all, insects are a sign that summer is here and we can get buggy about that.
The Future is Financial
Lose the guilt. We’ve all thought it. Sometimes you look just a little bit forward to the day when your kid is off to university. As far away as that may seem (2000 more diaper changes?), guaranteed your bank account might require a bit more preparation than you do.
Dress for Success
Baby Einsteins, young Tigers, the political leaders of tomorrow – and to think we are the ones who wiped their bums. We also feed them, love them and teach them how to dress.
The dressing part is not to be taken lightly and apparently clothes really can make a statement – literally – even for the drooler set.
Better than a Bright Red Apple
Sorry to tell you but you’ve got more presents to buy. It’s the end of the year and teachers need to be thanked.
Don’t be the only mom at nursery school graduation without a lovingly chosen teacher’s gift in hand. (And what’s up with the three year old’s ‘graduating’ anyway?)