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Outdoor Play for Kids

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!

Vancouver Sushi Restaurants

7 Kid-Friendly Sushi Restaurants in Vancouver

What says ‘Vancouver’ more than sushi? Here are the best kid-friendly sushi restaurants in Vancouver.

Easter recipes to make for kids

4 Fun Kid-Friendly Recipes to Make This Easter

Kid-friendly seasonal sweets that the whole family can enjoy.

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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.

Letting go of career FOMO

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.

Vancouver Easter Dinners and Treats

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.

Virtual School Covid

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.

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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!

Ending a friendship

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.”

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8 Family-Friendly Hikes To Take from Calgary

With such close proximity to the Rocky Mountains, Calgarians are lucky to have tons of options of great hikes and trails to explore.

The Best Takeout Hot Chocolate Spots in Toronto

Whether you’re out skating, taking a brisk walk or running errands, you’ll want to make time to thaw over one of these sweet cocoa creations.

Nine Ideas For Fresh-Air Fun in Greater Vancouver

With the kids soon to be out of school, and so many of the usual family favourites closed, you might be looking for some outdoor fun. Here are a few ideas.

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Sprinkles Make Everything Better: 9 Ideas for the Colour-Obsessed

I threw a colourful, sprinkle-inspired birthday party for my two-year-old last month, and it was a total success. These funfetti…

Where To Go on a Nature Walk with Kids in Ottawa

Explore the great outdoors, connect with nature and spend quality time together as a family on a nature walk. Here are some of our favourite spots.

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Best Kids Rain Gear

If you’re on the hunt for kids’ rain gear this season, here are some parent-tested, tried and true rain gear options that are perfect for any budget.

women's day 2021

What International Women’s Day Means Today

If we want our daughters to be empowered, we must also acknowledge the power they already have. Here’s what International Women’s Day means today.

Vancouver spring break ideas

Spring Break Celebration: 8 Ideas for Vancouver Families

With many day camps on hiatus this year, and a limit on travel, it may seem daunting to even ponder planning ahead, but there’s still plenty to do in the region.

My Teen Asked About My Sexual Experiences With Women. I Told Her The Truth

During a casual Saturday dinner, my 17 year-old daughter asked me about my sexual experiences with women. By the end of dinner, I wasn’t sure if I was coming out to her or if she was coming out to me. (Again)

Baby's first foods

10 Best Foods to Feed your Baby

Babies need all the goodness you can give them. Make every bite count with these 10 nutritional powerhouses.

cooking for my family during covid

Cooking For My Family Has Been A Pandemic Lifeline

Ultimately, I’ve found comfort in stepping into my small kitchen.