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My Son Isn’t Interested in Skating or Hockey. I Don’t Give AF!
If hockey is how my son and I should be defining ourselves, we’re both going to need to do a lot of self-reflection. My son isn’t interested in hockey or skating at all and I don’t give AF.
My Son Was Shocked To Find Out I Never Married His Dad
After my daughter told her 7-year-old brother “Mommy didn’t marry your daddy,” and seeing the shocked look on my son’s face, I actually wanted to cry.
10 Perfect Pumpkin Recipes for Fall
From a buttery biscuit to a one-pot pasta, we’ve got 10 ways to cook with pumpkin—because our favourite fall flavour deserves to go in more than just lattes.
Pick of the Week: Stop Reading This Book!
This cute, silly and fun picture book encourages kids to read by using comedy and contradictions.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Survivor Spotlight: Caitlin Timmins
As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, SavvyMom is highlighting Caitlin, who has been diagnosed with three different cancers since the age of nine.
Free Family Activities to Try Out in Ottawa This Fall
We’ve rounded up upcoming events & activities happening this fall in the Ottawa area that are free! Mark your calendars and get ready to make memories.
Keeping Secrets: Does “Don’t Tell Anyone!” Include Your Spouse?
I actually stopped my best friend BEFORE she could tell me something confidential. Why? I couldn’t promise I wouldn’t tell my daughter or my boyfriend. Am I wrong?
10 Fall Adventures in Vancouver for Weekends Filled with Festive Family Fun
With kids back to school, and our weekdays full of chaos, weekends offer us time to enjoy our friends and family in this incredible west coast city.
Why You Should Bring the Whole Family to the Girls Fly Too Event
This free event offers up some really cool experiences along with inspiration and learning for females of all ages. Check it out on October 5th and 6th, 2019 at Abbotsford International Airport.
11 Books to Read This Season
These are some of the best books out this fall, which means you can sink into a cozy hibernation and dive into these good reads.
This Brilliant New Picture Book Focuses on Inclusion and Accessibility
In this book aimed at children ages three to seven, the author explores respecting the autonomy of people with different needs.
6 Ways to Save Money on Halloween Costumes for Kids
Halloween costumes can get pricey, especially if you buy them brand new and fully packaged. But there are plenty of ways around spending an arm and a leg on a scream-worthy costume.
Kind is the New Cool: 15 Ways for Kids to Give Back in Their Vancouver Community
Giving back to those in need is a valuable way for kids to learn about the commonalities we share as human beings and the intrinsic worth of all people. Here are 15 ways your kids can give back and feel good doing it.
How to Get Free Admission to the Canada Food and Agriculture Museum
If you aren’t sure when to visit the museum next, check out this upcoming free admission date! Plus, more info about their events and exhibits happening this fall.
Best Family-Friendly Harvest Events & Festivals in Metro Vancouver
From the cranberry fields of Richmond to the pumpkin patches in Langley and the apple orchards in Abbotsford, the Metro Vancouver region is bursting with autumn treasures.
Pick of the Week: Sprout Right Family Food Cookbook
With everything from info on nutrients your kids need at every age to advice on feeding picky eaters and tons of great recipes, this is a complete guide.
The Middle Grade Years Are Breaking My Heart
The middle-grade years are, in my house anyway, the first hint of things to come.
Best Cooking Classes for Kids in the GTA
While flipping pancakes, sautéing veggies or icing impeccable cupcakes, you kids will also be honing skills that will come in handy for years to come.
Fun Fall Fairs to Attend Around Ottawa This Year
Put on your comfiest flannel shirt and bundle the kids up to enjoy one of these upcoming fall fairs happening this month!
My Son is Too Cute and it Gets in the Way of My Parenting
My 7-year-old son’s stunning eye-colour, plus his dimple, plus the scar on his chin, all equal a kid that’s too cute for his own good. His damn cuteness makes parenting hard, or at least harder, on me.