Parenting

Raising Children of Colour - SavvyMom

How to Raise Children of Colour in This New Age of Awareness

Our son participated in Black Lives Matter marches before he even started Junior Kindergarten. This is the reality for our family. Here’s what we’re focusing on raising children of colour.

Tips and Prompts for a Meaningful Teacher Letter - SavvyMom

How to Really Show a Teacher You Appreciate Them

These prompts for a meaningful teacher letter are a great way to help you and your child express just how much you appreciate them.

Tips to Get Kids to Try New Vegetables - SavvyMom

How to Get Your Kids to Try New Vegetables

Have your kids put a ban on broccoli? Read on for some tips for getting kids to try new vegetables.

On Fathers and Daughters and What It Means to Be a Dad

The relationship between fathers and their daughters is both special and complicated. Here’s how you can make your relationship as strong as possible.

Coming to Terms with My Baby's Food Allergies - SavvyMom

Coming to Terms with My Baby’s Food Allergies

I was afraid to introduce allergens. And the second spoonful confirmed baby’s food allergies. The emergency operator picked up the phone, “Hello 911. What’s your emergency?”

Tips to Teach Kids to Share - SavvyMom

Can You Really Teach Kids to Share?

Sharing doesn’t usually happen naturally. Here are some expert tips on how to teach kids to share.

Tips for Setting Limits (with Love!) for Your Children

Setting limits for kids isn’t an act of rigidity. It’s an act of love. Here’s why—and how to follow through on those limits.

Disciplining Other People's Kids - SavvyMom

Disciplining Other People’s Kids: Should I Mind My Business?

I was suddenly preoccupied, wondering whether the other parents had been watching me disciplining other people’s kids without a thought.

Helping Kids Adjust to a New Neighbourhood - SavvyMom

Helping Your Child Adjust to a New Neighbourhood

An ample amount of mom-guilt can creep up when you make the decision to uproot your family and move to a new neighbourhood. We’re here to help.