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Everything You Need to Know About Calgary’s New Central Library
Yes, Calgary’s new Central Library is a $245-million architectural marvel. But what’s especially rad about this facility is how family-friendly it is.
The Best (Local) Places to Find Gifts for Babies & Kids in Ottawa
Shopping at the local businesses in the Ottawa area means you’ll be supporting your neighbours and community members in our city. Plus, you’re likely to find a special and unique gift that anyone would be thrilled to receive.
Why Adoption Awareness Month Just Doesn’t Cut It
When my oldest daughter moved from one foster home to another, at age three, everything she owned in the world was stuffed into a garbage bag.
The Worst Part of My Blended Family Breakup Is Missing My Ex’s Children
How often can I keep in touch… Do they even want me to keep in touch with them anyway after their father and I broke up?
What’s New with Nintendo this Season: Fun Gamer Gifts for Kids
You can get all nostalgic about the glory days of learning what “up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A” meant. And your kid can get new systems and games to enjoy. Win-win!
Tips for Feeding a Crowd
One of the biggest obstacles any host can face is figuring out how much food to prepare for the number of people expected. While there is no foolproof formula, there are a series of things to consider before you begin planning an event.
Baked Mac and Cheese with Little White Beans
Here’s a great way to add some fibre to your toddler’s favourite mac and cheese meal. You can tell them about the beans or not—it’s your choice. The main thing is that even picky eaters will gobble it up.
Is a Calgary Board of Education Alternative Program Right for your Child?
It’s a somewhat unknown tidbit that Calgary parents have a really broad selection of alternative educational programs to choose from for their children.
All The Single Ladies? Would You Freeze Your Eggs To Avoid ‘Panic Parenting?’
Just thinking about having the option to have another baby kind of makes me wish I still had…well… the option. So now I’m wondering, should I have put my eggs on ice?
Our Top Picks for Baby, Pregnancy & Kid Gear 2018
The first annual SavvyMom Awards have wrapped up, and we loved checking out the best of the best in baby, pregnancy and little kid gear in Canada. Here’s what we voted our favourites and where to find them!
Pick of the Week: Meet Sparkles! The Gift That Gives Back
The Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada has partnered with Toys R US to bring us Canada’s 10th-anniversary limited collectible Starlight Bear: Sparkles. And it’s the best gift you can give a child to help another one in need.
Four-Ingredient Cheesy Zucchini Bites
These simple & delicious bites are a complete meal all in one little, tasty package. Plus, they can be made ahead and stored in your freezer.
Your Picky Eater Doesn’t Have the Same Rights as a Child with Food Allergies—And They Shouldn’t
Picky eating isn’t a condition your child has—it’s a behaviour, and it’s a hell of a lot easier to deal with than anaphylactic shock.
5 Fundraising Tips to Help Your Child Raise Money Faster
Despite the fact that fundraising can feel like a bit of a chore, it can be an opportunity to teach a great lesson to our kids in goal setting and responsibility. Plus, with these simple tips, you can get to your fundraising goals a little faster.
Remembrance Day Events in Ottawa
Here are some events across the area where you can participate in Remembrance Day ceremonies with the kids.
The Joy of Putting Pen to Paper
Pen and paper are an integral part of my daily life. It sparks creativity helps with studying and promotes skills you don’t necessarily get from typing on a computer.
World Changing Kids: How You Can Help Empower Your Children
It feels like there’s no better time than now for this movement, and a kindness initiative is a wonderful way for families to participate together.
5 Things To Do in Calgary with Your Kids This Weekend: November 2 to 4, 2018
The city is full of excitement this weekend, from Flames Fan days to the Central Library Grand Opening. All these events are family friendly and a great way to spend some quality time in the city.
Rainy Day Activities To Do with Kids in Ottawa
When the weather is too cold, wet and miserable to get outside, but you don’t want to keep the kids in the house all day, here are some of our favourite ways to keep them busy.
Dad Complains About No Baby Changing Stations. Moms Everywhere Sigh, “Duh.”
Mothers have been speaking up about this for years! So why did it take a man to complain on social media before there was any kind of movement or attention behind getting change stations in men’s restrooms?