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6 Reasons to Try Matcha - SavvyMom

6 Reasons You Should Be Drinking Matcha

Immune-boosting, stress-reducing, and cancer-fighting, we’re sharing 6 reasons why we love matcha. The list is really long!

Recipe: Homemade Granola with Almonds & Cranberries - SavvyMom

Homemade Granola with Almonds & Cranberries

Switch up this homemade granola any way you like. We love it with almonds and cranberries, and you can substitute the nuts for seeds to make it school safe.

Fun Farms & Petting Zoos in Vancouver - SavvyMom

Fun Farms and Petting Zoos in Vancouver

It’s time to kick the fun family outdoor activities into high gear! Check out our list of fun family farms and petting zoos in Vancouver.

Fun Farms and Petting Zoos in Calgary - SavvyMom

Fun Farms and Petting Zoos in Calgary

Spring is just around the corner, which means the baby animals are about to make their debut at all of the family fun farms and petting zoos in Calgary.

Fun Farms & Petting Zoos in Ottawa - SavvyMom

Fun Farms and Petting Zoos in Ottawa

For all of the animal lovers under your roof, there is a variety of fun farms and petting zoos in Ottawa waiting for you and your family.

Fun Farms & Petting Zoos in Toronto - SavvyMom

Fun Farms and Petting Zoos in Toronto

We list 11 fun farms and petting zoos in Toronto where your family can get up close with an assortment of furry, feathery, and even scaley creatures.

Should I Let My Kid Quit Sports? - SavvyMom

Should I Let My Kid Quit Sports?

There are many, many reasons why kids lose their enthusiasm and quit sports and activities. So how do you handle it?

Tips for a Big Move with Kids - SavvyMom

Helping Kids Handle a Big Move

Kids having trouble with the idea of moving house? Here are 7 expert tips for handling a big move with kids.

Parents Have the Birds and the Bees Talk - SavvyMom

Prep Yourself for the Birds and the Bees Conversation

Most of us would rather eat nails than talk to our kids about sex, but this aversion to ‘the birds and the bees” is jeopardizing important information our children need to learn.

Sleeping Tips for Older Kids - SavvyMom

Sleeping Tips for Older Kids

Although I am by no means a sleep expert, I would like to share my sleeping tips for older kids in case they are helpful for other formerly good sleepers and as advice for what not to do in the future…

Should You Force Kids to Say I'm Sorry - SavvyMom

Should You Force Kids to Say ‘I’m Sorry’

Parenting expert Alyson Schafer recommends that parents shouldn’t force kids to say I’m sorry after an incident. Here’s why.

Managing Anxiety - SavvyMom

The ‘No BS’ Guide to Battling Anxiety

Anxiety is a coat of many colours—six colours to be exact, including social, specific phobia, OCD, panic disorder, PTSD, and my own generalized variety. None of them are flattering, and all are crippling.

St. Patrick's Day Dinner - SavvyMom

10 Really Good Recipes for Your St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

These St. Patrick’s Day dinner recipes feature ingredients we associate with the Emerald Isle: corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, top-quality cheddar cheese, whisky and Guinness, of course!

When Will They Sleep? - SavvyMom

When Will They Sleep?

Here are some baby sleep statistics and tips if you’re still pondering that age-old question, “When will they sleep?!”

Sweet Treats & Sugar Shacks in Vancouver

Sweet Treats and Sugar Shacks in Vancouver

Are you seeking sweets and sugar shacks in Vancouver? We’ve got you covered! Here are the best spots to get your maple on.

Spring Pea and Potato Salad Recipe - SavvyMom

Spring Pea and Potato Salad

This Spring Pea and Potato salad is a balanced meal for toddlers thanks to the egg. Mash everything together if textures are an issue — it’s just as delicious.

Helping Picky Eaters - SavvyMom

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Picky Eaters & How to Help Them

So much affects a kid’s desire to eat, what they’ll eat, and how much they eat. Here are a few things we’ve learned with picky eaters that might help you, too.

Maple Syrup Events and Sugar Shacks in Toronto - SavvyMom

Maple Syrup Events and Sugar Shacks in Toronto & the GTA

We round up family-friendly, maple syrup-related events and sugar shacks in Toronto or within a 90 minute or less drive from the city.

Maple Syrup Events and Sugar Shacks in Ottawa - SavvyMom

Maple Syrup Events & Sugar Shacks in Ottawa

It’s maple time! The opening of the local sugar bushes and sugar shacks in Ottawa indicates that spring is just around the corner.

7 Essential Table Manners for Kids - SavvyMom

7 Essential Table Manners for Kids

Lessons on manners are never over—you may find your kids need reminders. Here are 7 essential table manners for kids.