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Saying No to Kids

Sometimes Saying No Instead of Yes Is Exactly What Kids Need

While it’s a nice idea to have yes days, sometimes it doesn’t work. Sometimes negotiating doesn’t work. And sometimes saying no is exactly what kids need.

How to Turn Your Kids into Model Citizens - SavvyMom

How to Turn Your Kids into Model Citizens

Since children learn what they live, our job as parents is to be sure that we are modelling, teaching and living the values that we believe are important. So what does that look like on a daily basis?

The Savvy Guide to December

The Savvy Guide to December

What to do, where to go, what to buy, what to read, and more. Our Savvy Guide to December offers up ideas to make the most of this busy month.

How to Beat the Daycare Dropoff Tears - SavvyMom

Honesty Can Stop the Daycare Dropoff Tears

Sneaking out at school or the daycare dropoff to avoid tears and tantrums does more harm than good. Find out why honesty is the best policy.

Practical Goal-Setting Tips for Busy Moms

Here are a few helpful reminders and some goal-setting tips to help you achieve your goals, even as a busy mom. 

How Many Extracurriculars Are Too Many? SavvyMom

How Many Extracurriculars Are Too Many?

Children, like adults, can get overwhelmed. So how much is too much when it comes to extracurriculars?

Misconceptions from Attachment Parenting - SavvyMom

3 Misconceptions Perpetuated by Attachment Parenting

Parenting expert Alyson Schafer discusses attachment parenting and some of the misconceptions harboured by the public.

Myths About Raising Active and Successful Kids - SavvyMom

3 Myths About Raising Active and Successful Kids

Debunking three myths about raising active and successful kids. Spoiler alert! You don’t have to be sporty or overly successful yourself.

If I Knew Then What I Know Now... - SavvyMom

If I Knew Then What I Know Now…

They say hindsight is 20/20. A mom of three shares the five things she did differently with baby #3.