Parenting
Your Picky Eater Doesn’t Have the Same Rights as a Child with Food Allergies—And They Shouldn’t
Picky eating isn’t a condition your child has—it’s a behaviour, and it’s a hell of a lot easier to deal with than anaphylactic shock.
SavvyMom is Nominated for the COPA Awards!
The team here at SavvyMom is thrilled to announce that we’ve been nominated for two Canadian Online Publishing Awards for the second year in a row!
“Is He a Good Father?” Um, No. It’s Called Parenting
I’m baffled by the question, “Is he a good father?” Is my son’s father a good dad because he bathes him? Is he a good father because he makes sure his son is wearing sunscreen? Is he a good dad for reading a book to our son before bed? I don’t know.
Communicating With Your Kids: The Struggle Is Real
As parents, it’s up to us to keep the lines of communication open with our kids so that when the important stuff crops up, they know they can talk to you. Here are two ways to do it.
Adoption and the Problem with the ‘Hero’ Label
Imagine if you grew up thinking your parents were heroes just because they took you in? How would that make you feel about yourself? How might that impact your self-worth?
What’s the Going Rate for the Tooth Fairy?
Every day, parents wonder about the etiquette of the Tooth Fairy and how she works her magic. So, without further ado, here is a Beginners Guide to The Tooth Fairy…
My Child Heard Me Say Something Negative About Him. Now What?
“Why don’t I ever hear you saying nice things about me to your friends?” His words cut me to the bone.
I’m White and My Sons Are Black. How We Talk about Racism
I saw my two sons in the faces of these kids who were learning how to protect themselves if they were ever confronted by police, and it reconfirmed my fears and worries about a world full of racism and discrimination.
What Babysitting 6 Kids Taught Me About Parenting
I was once left solely in charge of six kids. For perspective: the children were aged 8, 7, 6, 6, 3 and under 2. And here are a few things I learned while I was tasked with watching all of them.