Parenting

Remembrance Day Story Book: A Bear in War - SavvyMom

A Sweet Remembrance Day Story Book

A Bear in War is a sweet Remembrance Day story book told from the perspective of Teddy, a stuffed bear that was sent to the front lines of World War I.

Why the Day After Halloween Is the Saddest Day of the Year - SavvyMom

Why the Day After Halloween Is the Saddest Day of the Year

The day after Halloween is the saddest day of the year. FOR ME. Because I can no longer threaten my kids as a punishment. Forget Santa or Elf on the Shelf.

Safely Storing and Using Leftover Food - SavvyMom

Safely Storing and Using Your Leftover Food

In my house LEFTOVER FOOD IS NOT CALLED LEFTOVERS! Cooked food that is ready to be re-purposed is a gift to our hungry tummies and our overstuffed schedule.

how to raise grateful children

How to Raise Grateful Children

Gratitude can be a hard concept for children to grasp. So, how do we raise grateful children?

Parenting Styles from Around the World - SavvyMom

Parenting Styles from Around the World

Here, in a nutshell, is an overview of global parenting styles that make up our Canadian parenting cultural mosaic.

Is Canadian Parenting a Thing? - SavvyMom

Is Canadian Parenting a Thing?

Yes we know kids in France eat endive salad at daycare and that Tiger Moms produce straight-A students. So what might Canadian parenting be? Is that a thing?

How to Explain Truth and Reconciliation to Children - SavvyMom

How to Explain Reconciliation to Children

SavvyMom spoke with Dr. Cindy Blackstock, executive director of The Caring Society, to get their advice how to explain reconciliation to children.

22 Tips for Your Child's First Sleepover - SavvyMom

22 Tips for Your Child’s First Sleepover

We’ve gathered a set of hints and tips to help ensure everyone, whether they’re hosting or attending, enjoys their first sleepover.

Things I Wish I Knew Before My Marriage Ended - SavvyMom

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Marriage Ended

When my 20-year marriage ended, I wasn’t the one who wanted it to. I was still trying to save it. If you’re standing where I once stood, here are some lessons I learned the hardest way possible.