Parenting

These Are the Golden Years of Parenthood - SavvyMom

These Are the Golden Years of Parenthood

These are the golden years of parenthood. Some days are particularly long. But, more and more, I’m feeling the years getting shorter.

Everyday Household Items That Are Early Learning Tools - SavvyMom

6 Household Items that Are Early Learning Tools in Disguise

The 6 household items that you can use as early learning tools to help your children build their foundations for learning.

Discliplining Other Kids

Disciplining Other People’s Kids

All Hell is breaking loose on your play date. Here’s how to handle disciplining other people’s children.

How to Teach Kids to Find Things - SavvyMom

How to Teach Kids to Find Things

It can feel so frustrating to be asked again and again to find things when our kids can do it themselves. Here’s how to start teaching them to do exactly that.

Is it neurodiversity or bad parenting? SavvyMom

Is It Neurodiversity or Bad Parenting?

There is fear in not knowing if your child’s behaviour is due to parenting or the possibility of neurodiversity. So how can you tell if it’s “bad parenting” or neurodiversity?

Ideas for Celebrating Family Day - SavvyMom

Getting Back to the True Meaning of Family Day

No matter who you hang out with on Family Day, consider this an opportunity to focus on and show appreciation for one another.

Stop Making Excuses for Your Kids' Behaviour - SavvyMom

How to Stop Making Excuses for Your Kids

When we use excuses, we don’t have to admit that we don’t know what to do to make things better. What can we do instead?

Rejecting Mom Guilt and Feeling Less Stressed - SavvyMom

How to Reject Mom Guilt & Feel Less Stressed This Year

A lot of us accept mom guilt as the price of entry to motherhood but I don’t think it has to be that way. Here’s how I reject it and feel less stressed.

Handling Holiday Jealousy - SavvyMom

Handling Holiday Jealousy

No matter what’s in your child’s specially-wrapped package, their sibling’s present will be better. Santa leaves way more presents at your neighbour’s house. Holiday jealousy is totally a thing.