Parenting

How to Explain Truth and Reconciliation to Children - SavvyMom

How to Explain Reconciliation to Children

SavvyMom spoke with Dr. Cindy Blackstock, executive director of The Caring Society, to get their advice how to explain reconciliation to children.

Easy Ways to Make School Mornings Less Hectic

Easy Ways to Make School Mornings Less Hectic

Try practicing some of these things each day and once school starts, getting to school on time will be a breeze.

How to Ease Out of Summer to Get Ready for School - SavvyMom

How to Ease Out of Summer to Get Ready for School

Incorporating some of these activities into your family’s daily routine throughout the end of summer can make for a smoother transition to get ready for school.

The Back-to-School Countdown Checklist - SavvyMom

Back-to-School Countdown: Checklist

Love it or loathe it, back to school is almost here. And to make it easier on everyone, it’s best to start some prep now to avoid a rough transition. Here are a few quick tasks to tackle for smooth September sailing.

14 Low-Stress, Fun Ways to Stave Off Summer Learning Loss

Concerned about summer learning loss? Here are some activities to cover all curriculum areas from kindergarten to grade 3 to keep your child motivated and learning and still having fun!

Goals for Soccer Parents - SavvyMom

15 Goals for Soccer Parents

Good sportsmanship isn’t just something the players on the field need to remember. Here’s a list of the 15 things soccer parents need to know.

Surviving Summer Camp for the First Time

If you have a new day camper on your hands there may be some growing pains. Here are some tips to set your kids up for success for summer camp…

Writing a Thoughtful Thank You Note to Teachers - SavvyMom

How to Write a Thoughtful Thank You Note to Teachers

To accompany your gift and really touch their hearts, enclose a handwritten thank you note for teacher. Here are a few things to remember when helping your little one write their note.

No More Disappointing Mother's Days... Celebrate Yourself! - SavvyMom

Tired of Disappointing Mother’s Days? Celebrate Yourself!

Once you start celebrating yourself, there will be no more disappointing Mother’s Days, or birthdays, or Valentine’s Days, or Christmases!