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How to Deal With FOMO: When Parents Get It, Too

Plenty of adults are taking to social media to share their photos, often of their best selves, living their highly-edited lives. Here are some ways to get control and overcome FOMO.

Summer Is a Special Kind of Torture for Working Moms

The days were long and life was good. This was childhood. This was summer. We were blissfully unaware of what it all meant for our parents.

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The Perfect Menu for a Canada Day Party

Ice wine sangria? Maple-mustard clubhouse sandwich? These homegrown flavours are a delicious nod to the nation for a perfect Canada Day party.

20 Tips for Sending Your Child for Their First Time at Overnight Camp - SavvyMom

20 Tips for Parents Prepping Kids for Their First Time at Overnight Camp

Sending your child for their first time at overnight camp can be very emotional. Here are 20 tips to make this monumental experience A LOT easier for first-time parents.

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June & The End of the School Year: What Fresh Hell is This?

Ah, June. When your kids’ school seems to think it would be charming to put a fun fair and a movie night during the same week as all their recitals, concerts and art shows.

The Sweet, Sweet Relief of the Easy Child

While my wonderful, headstrong firstborn leaves me guessing, my second child reassures me I’m not, in fact, doing everything wrong.

Tips for Low-Key Long Weekends with Kids - SavvyMom

Ideas for a (Fun!) Low-Key Long Weekend with Kids

Stuck at home for the long weekend? Why not actually enjoy your extra day off! Here’s some fun ideas for a low-key long weekend with kids…

Mother's Day Gift Ideas You Can Give to Yourself - SavvyMom

10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas You Can Give to Yourself

It’s your day, so it’s nice to get something you’ve always wanted. Here are 10 Mother’s Day gift ideas you can give to yourself. You totally deserve it.

I Am a Good Mom. And I Didn't Always Get It Right - SavvyMom

I Am a Good Mom. And I Didn’t Always Get It Right

I am a good mom. And I have made a lot of mistakes. I can reflect enough to see that I didn’t always get it right. Here’s what I want my kids to know…