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Surviving Your Baby’s First Year of Illnesses
From fevers to colds, we’ve come up with a helpful cheat sheet of the ailments you may deal with in your baby’s first year and what to do.
Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas
These toddler favourites are great as a meal or a snack. You can even pack them along for a picnic or when you’re taking your lunch to go—they’re a hit every time.
5 Reasons to Prioritize Girlfriend Time When You’re a Mom
There’s almost nothing that compares to how good it feels when we spend some time with our ladies.
How to Experience the Circus in Vancouver: Magical Shows to See and Cool Classes to Take
Come one, come all—here’s your guide to a magical circus adventure in Vancouver.
Everything You Need to Know About Bringing Your Kids to Ottawa Comiccon 2019
The event returns to the city May 10-12 and the entire weekend is stacked with photo opportunities with celebrities, special panels, a giant exhibit hall to shop in, and interactive fun for kids of all ages.
Best Places for High Tea in Toronto
Have you ever tried sitting the kids down to a meal of colourful sandwiches custom-built for tiny hands and an inordinate number of sweets? High tea in Toronto is magic.
Yes, I Consider My 5000 Facebook Friends Real Friends. Here’s Why
Recently, someone mentioned that I shouldn’t really consider the people on my personal Facebook page “friends.” According to them, my wall was a business. Sorry, but this is completely untrue. I honestly do consider my Facebook friends true friends, even if I’ve never met them in person, and probably never will.
Then Vs Now: When Did Kids Birthday Parties Get So Pinterest?
When we were kids, the theme of our childhood parties was “birthday” for twelve consecutive years, at least.
Why You Should Go to the Ottawa Children’s Festival
Back again for another year, the Ottawa Children’s Festival is happening from May 8-12 and there is no other event for kids of its kind in Ottawa. Here’s some info to help you plan your visit.
It’s Never Too Late to Find Your Tribe
Being a new mom is isolating in itself—the strange hours, the all-consuming need of your baby. Then the kids get older, and just when you think you might have some time for yourself again, homework and extra-curricular activities kick in.
This Fun, One-Day Family Event Gives Back to Children’s Cancer Research & Treatment
Funtastical is filled with games, raffles, face painting, vendors, a fun zone, fashion show and top children’s performers—and all happening on Saturday, May 11.
Best Family Camping Near Vancouver: 5 Campgrounds Under Two Hours Away
Think you need to drive all day to escape the city? Think again. From Whistler to Hope, there’s plenty of camping near Vancouver that’s family friendly and ready to explore.
Where to Find a Great Kid-Friendly Dentist in Calgary
With so many different dental offices in Calgary, it can be tricky to narrow down the ones that are best for kids, so we’ve done the work for you by asking the people who know best – parents like you!
Spring Festivals in Ottawa Your Family Will Love
Summer seems to get all the glory when people think about festivals, but spring boasts plenty of fun for you and the kids. Here are some of the upcoming festivals happening this year in Ottawa.
Best Live Theatre Shows for Kids in Toronto
Here are eight places and stage events in Toronto that might just gift your family with a love for live theatre this year.
My Four-Year-Old Won’t Poop on the Potty
My mom brain starts to tumble into anxious territory. Is something wrong with him? Is something wrong with me? Have I failed him?
7 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for 2019
If you’re looking for a gift for your Mom, or a Mom in your life, or even just want to get yourself a gift—here are a few things I love, want or think sound pretty cool.
I Had Hyperemesis Gravidarum and There’s No “Pushing Through”
My children are the greatest thing that has ever happened to me, but my pregnancies were traumatic, isolating events.
9 Free Family Activities to Do in Ottawa in the Spring
We’ve rounded up free activities happening across the city for you and your kids to enjoy—from festivals to special events to nature trails, there are lots of great ways to celebrate the season.
I’m So Over Being The Bigger Person. Now I’m Teaching My Kids This.
Something in me snapped. I no longer wanted to be the bigger person on social media, or in real life. I asked myself, “Why are you being the bigger person here when people are such assholes?” So… I stopped.