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My New Hobby Is Calling Premier Doug Ford’s Office. Here’s Why It Feels So Good!
There is always a good reason for my calls. It’s my new lockdown hobby. Sometimes I even look for reasons to call.
How to Fold a Napkin into Bunny Ears
This year, we’re turning our ordinary cloth napkins into bunny ears for an easy way to add a little fun to the table.
Virtual Camps for April Break in Ottawa
While all in-person day camps have now been cancelled, there are still plenty of ways to keep the kids busy during April Break with fun virtual camps and activities.
Creative Classes to Take In Person and Online in Calgary
Whether you’re looking for classes in person, online, or just want a kit to get you going, we’ve rounded up 7 local businesses who have everything you need to unleash your inner Van Gogh!
6 Things Parents Need to Hear Right Now
Now is a good time to allow some grace and remind yourself that you’re only human, and your kids’ behaviour is likely out of sorts.
How To Make Homemade Pizza Dough
Forget take-out. Make this Friday night pizza night a make-your-own event!
What is HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)?
I’d never heard of HIE until I was sitting across from the neonatologist at SickKids the Monday morning following the birth of my son. This doctor explained that HIE was the reason for my son’s seizures that began at two days old.
When All of This Is Over
We just had a semi-normal Halloween. And Thanksgiving. Do we dare hope for a normal holiday season? What will your new normal look like?
Are More Moms Suffering from ‘Disordered Eating’ During the Pandemic? Should We Speak Up?
I may never feel comfortable telling someone the truth about their bodies, but it may be a good start to stop “congratulating” all of us who suffer from situational disordered eating, thanks to Covid, or for other reasons, when we post photographs.
Top 6 Spots to Grab Pizza in Ottawa
We’ve gathered a list of our favourite pizza places in Ottawa. Keep these in mind the next time you are venturing around the city and need a place to eat.
Toronto’s Top Independent Baby Stores
Here are some of our favourite independent baby shops, all located inside Toronto’s city limits and all offering a range of must-haves, and more than a few nice-to-haves.
Outdoor Play: Toys & Activities That Promote Development
Outdoor time develops an appreciation for nature, encourages kids to step outside of their comfort zone and take risks, enhances creative thinking skills and develops their gross motor and language skills. Here’s how to have fun with it!
7 Kid-Friendly Sushi Restaurants in Vancouver
What says ‘Vancouver’ more than sushi? Here are the best kid-friendly sushi restaurants in Vancouver.
4 Fun Kid-Friendly Recipes to Make This Easter
Kid-friendly seasonal sweets that the whole family can enjoy.
Our Favourite Activities For Spring Break 2021 In YYC
If you’re looking for ways to stay busy in YYC over spring break, we’ve rounded up a list of awesome activities that everyone in your family will enjoy.
Moms, Let Go of Career FOMO and Start Saying No
Work hard, and you can do anything. There’s a lot of truth to this, and it’s something I’ve begun to tell my own kids. But I’ll be tweaking this advice a little.
Sweets, Treats, and Holiday Meals: Vancouver Favourites at Easter
Here’s our local (and tasty) favourites to get the whole family in the mood. From specialty chocolates and seasonal sweets to full Easter meals, get your holiday food ready to go.
What I’ve Learned From One Year of Virtual School
An entire year of zoom classes and online homework, chronic snacking and hovering children. At this point I sometimes even forget what a radical departure this is from normal life.
Pick of the Week: A Picture Book That Helps Kids Identify Emotions
Research has shown that one of the main reasons kids get frustrated (and act out) is because they don’t have the words to express what they’re feeling. This book helps solve that!
It’s Been Six Weeks Since I Ended A 20-Year Friendship
“I was beyond sad to end this friendship. It was almost as traumatizing, if not more so, than my two failed relationships with my children’s fathers.”