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Self Care During Infertility

I Knew Self Care Was Important During Fertility Treatments, But I Just Couldn’t Do It

Sometimes, when going through a crisis, it’s hard to see the light.

Tips for Your Next Summer Potluck + Perfect Pasta Salad Recipe

How do you create a crowd-pleasing, simple potluck dish? Here’s our favourite recipe, along with our top tips.

Children’s Wish Foundation Makes Little Youtuber’s Wish Come True

When the day started on July 4, he had 37 subscribers and by the end of the next day, thanks to the power of social media and some excited fans, he was up to over 1600 subscribers.

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How to Navigate the 2019 Calgary Stampede as a Family

Here’s everything you need to know to have a rootin’ tootin’ time as a family at the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.

Beat the Heat: Six Cool Options for Summer Fun in Vancouver

When the warm weather hits, it’s time to take advantage of all the parks, beaches, and playgrounds – but when a heat wave hits, having indoor options to cool down can keep the fun going all day long.

A Comprehensive Guide To Canada’s Wonderland with Little Kids

For Toronto-area families, few words are as synonymous with summer as “Wonderland”—shorthand for Canada’s Wonderland theme park. So, we’ve put together this guide for families with toddlers and young children that will have you looking forward to a trip to Wonderland just as much as your kids.

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Amidst the U.S. College Scandal, Did I Help My Daughter Get Into School?

I can’t help but wonder if years ago I inadvertently helped my daughter get into private school, or at least gave her a leg up, over other just as deserving students.

“Mom, What’s an Abortion?”

How do you even begin to explain abortion in a way that’s accurate and age appropriate?

Take Our Fun Canada Day Quizzes!

So you think you’re a Canuck, eh? How well do you really know your country? Take these quizzes to test your knowledge!

Elora Gorge: Tubing, Hiking, Camping & More Fun for Families

The Elora Gorge Conservation Area is a perfect day or weekend camping getaway for any family in the GTA with plenty of activities for families seeking to escape the big city.

11 Candid Truths of Dating A Single Mother

In many cases, we single mothers are a catch and come with perks! Here are 11 truths about what it’s really like to date a single mother. (And, yes, this too goes for dating a single father!)

Parents, Please Stop Asking Facebook What the ‘Wait Time’ is at Your Local Emergency Room

Taking our kids to the ER is, unfortunately, a pretty standard part of parenting. But here’s the thing… Facebook groups are not the place to go for medical advice.

Best Kid-Friendly Spas in Ottawa

The Best Kid-Friendly Spas & Nail Bars in Ottawa

Perfect for a mom-and-me date (or dad-and-me!), a special outing, or a birthday party, we love these Ottawa-area spas that cater to kids with fun treatments, haircuts, mani-pedis, and more.

When Did “You Do You” Become Every Parent’s Catchphrase?

By responding, ‘You do you,” I wanted to show this mother that I didn’t care and, also, I thought she was being ridiculous. “You do you,” was just a nicer, kinder way of saying, “I have better things to worry about, like the due date on the yogurt in my fridge.”

I’m So Much More Than the “Frame” in My Family Portrait

The frame allows everything within to be shaped and contained, and while that’s hardly a bad thing it’s still relegation to the margins. Why should we exist on the periphery, and not at the centre?

Why Dads Need to Show Up Every Day

Can being involved be overwhelming? Sure. Exhausting? Definitely. But I wouldn’t have it any other way, and I know plenty of dads who are exactly the same.

The Best Places to See Baby Animals Around the GTA

Looking for something fun to do with the kids outside now that it finally feels like summer? Check out our…

My 7-Year-Old Has A Television In His Bedroom & I Really Don’t Care

My ex is lucky that I didn’t give AF about him buying our son a television for his room. This could have turned into another battle over differing parenting styles, like many divorced people I know who share custody.

4 Things I’ve Learned About Being a Happier Parent

Here’s how I learned to get into the moment, dial down the overwhelm and find my inner calm. (It took some serious digging.)

SavvyMom PK Beans Explorer’s Club Contest Rules and Regulations

The following contest is intended for play in Canada (excluding Quebec) only and shall only be construed and evaluated according…