Parenting
Thank You Mom: Raising a Canadian Athlete
Connie-Lee Oldershaw is the mom of Olympic medalist Mark Oldershaw. As a third generation Olympian and the fifth member of…
This One’s for the Girls: Hillary’s Big Night Was Historic for Us, Too
It may have been our first really adult, intellectual conversation. So it was a historical moment for my 12-yeard old…
I Can’t Stand Playing with My Son
Make no mistake, I love my son with all my heart. I just can’t stand playing with him. Yeah, I’m…
Her Success Is Not Your Failure
There was this unforgettable quote on Facebook a few months ago which really resonated with me, especially as parent. The…
No One Told Me About the ‘Running of the Parents’
Thousands of parents are descending to overnight camps this weekend to see their children on Visitor’s Day. As parents, we…
The Savvy Scene with Rebecca Eckler: Getting to Know the Sav
It’s been a l-o-n-g, l-o-n-g time since I’ve had to get to an office, dress in office attire, and, obviously,…
Let’s Start by Being Savvy: Introducing Rebecca Eckler for SavvyMom
Everyone has an opinion about parenting nowadays. And why shouldn’t we? In fact, how could we not, unless we’re living…
The 6-Step Program that Can Make a School Healthier and Happier
Come September, if you walk through the doors of one of Ontario’s certified Healthy Schools, you’ll see student leadership in…
My Story: Raising a Paralympic Athlete
Lucie Huot is the mom of Canadian Paralympic swimmer Benoit Huot. Benoit, whose disability is a club foot, started swimming…