Parenting
Joe Fresh Sprout is Coming Soon and Our Ovaries Are Exploding
Joe Fresh has long been a favourite of ours when it comes to kids’ clothes, and now we can all squeal with delight over their latest itty-bitty collection—Joe Fresh Sprout.
2019 Will Be The Year of Making My Kids Do It Themselves
Throughout the years I have often found myself rushing my kids through their tasks and eventually taking over because I can do it faster. The thing is, kids are smart. They catch on quickly.
I Gave My 15-Year-Old Daughter a 1 am Curfew. Am I Crazy?
My daughter told me that some of her friends have curfews at 11 pm but, amazingly, many of her friends don’t have a curfew at all.
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…