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I Admit I Have No Clue How To Punish My Kids. So I Tried The Silent Treatment.
I actually wonder if most parents know how to punish their children in this modern age?
Does My Child Need Braces? Orthodontists Answer Your Questions
We asked two top Toronto orthodontists your most pressing questions about getting braces.
How Safe is Your Home? 12 Tips to Help Keep Your Kids Safer Around the House
Whether you follow every rule to the letter, or just want to inform yourself on what you could do around the house, here are a whole bunch of ways you can help make your home safer for your family.
Vulnerability Might Be a New Trend, But Should We Really Share As Much As We Do?
Over the years I’ve debated what parts of my story to share, and where to hold back. I’ve considered my children and what they’ll one day read, and also others that would be impacted by my truth-telling crusade.
Pick of the Week: bump + beyond Nursing Sweater
There’s nothing I love more than being comfortable. And if there’s ever a time that you need it the most as a mother, it’s when you’re pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding.
The Ottawa Geek Market is Happening This Weekend
It’s the tenth annual Ottawa Geek Market this weekend! This family-friendly event has been inviting cosplayers, shoppers, and geeks from across Ottawa to check out the market for years.
Why You Should Go to the Etsy Made in Canada Show
This weekend, from Friday to Sunday, Ottawa will see the return of the Etsy Made in Canada market. Now in…
This is the One Superpower Every Mother Should Have
So what do I mean when I say I have Mommy Ears? It basically means that I have learned, and can tune out, any and all noise, at any, and all times, if I choose.
Easy & Budget-Friendly Birthday Party Venues for Kids
Here are a few simple birthday party venues that won’t break the bank. Don’t sacrifice any fun, and there’s no post-party clean up. Parenting win!
My Husband Wanted to Know the Gender of Our Baby But I Didn’t
“Do you know what you’re having?” “Boy or girl?” These are the most obvious questions to ask an expecting woman and I heard them over and over again while pregnant.
Fun Things to See & Do at Doors Open Ontario
If you want to take your kids out for a free day to explore and learn, here are a few spots to see in the GTA. These are just a short drive from Toronto in Markham, Ajax, Halton Region (Milton, Burlington & Oakville), and Oshawa.
Are You Ready to Rock? School of Rock: The Musical is Coming to Ottawa
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock: The Musical is coming to Ottawa for a limited showing. Here’s everything you need to know.
SavvyMom is Nominated for the COPA Awards!
The team here at SavvyMom is thrilled to announce that we’ve been nominated for two Canadian Online Publishing Awards for the second year in a row!
18 Truths About Shared Custody
Here are 18 truths, in no specific order, of what it’s really like to co-parent when you have shared custody.
Three Tips For Freezer Meal Prep + Four-Ingredient Broccoli Cheddar Patties
Having a supply of various ready-made freezer meals on hand at all times means you can have a home cooked meal on the table in a matter of minutes. Here are some tips for freezer meal prep and a great recipe that freezes well.
Chicken Meatballs
Meatballs are little bundles of goodness that are also perfect for dipping.
Kids Shows We Actually Like Watching
The Story Bots became the best kids science show on TV when they dropped a robot out of a plane, yelling “Yippee Ki-yay, mother…nature!”
Please Stop Saying “Mercury is in Retrograde.” What Does That Even Mean?
Every time something goes wrong in my life, from spilling coffee to a leak in my roof to being late to pick up my kids, all my mom friends tell me, “It’s because Mercury is in retrograde.”
Fall Birthday Party Ideas in the GTA
Fall birthdays can be tricky. For one thing, a late-October day could be 15 degrees and sunny, or it could snow. But don’t worry, there are still lots of ways to incorporate fall fun into your child’s celebration. Here’s how.
Fantastic Music Programs with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for Every Age & Stage
If you’re thinking about a fun musical experience for your little one, check out some of these programs at the VSO for babies, toddlers, and school-aged children.