Archives: Savvy Stories

From a kids perspective

Each time they come home with schoolwork I hope to find something surprising or entertaining.

Birth Order of Personality

The Marilyn Dennis show on CTV features a special guest who talks about Birth Order (not necessarily numerical order) and how it could impact a child’s personality.

Birds!

A small bird was perched on the arm of the empty stroller and, amazingly, sat quite still as we inched closer.

The Door Is Open

Just like many new moms, from the moment I became pregnant to the time my first son was about six months old*, I was out of whack.

The Subject We Love to Hate…Going Back to Work!

The dreaded subject that we us mom’s and dad’s don’t want to think about, but a lot of us have to think about … going back to work.

Top 10 Items For Making the Most of Your Day at the Beach

School’s out, summer’s here and the kids are itching for a good time.

Helpful Information on Hand Foot and Mouth Disease

This is a virus that you don’€™t want to experience, but I hate to say it, it is very common and therefore A LOT of children have it.

Ask Dr. Pat: Teenage daughter has an eating disorder

My teenage daughter has an eating disorder that she feels is taking up her whole life. How can I help her?

Foodland Ontario – Potluck Potato Salad

Delicious potato, corn and sausage salad recipe adapted from Foodland Ontario’s recipe.

Can I still call this Potty Training?

After months of on again/off again potty training (if we can call it that), I think the over 3 year old has turned a corner. We’ll be saying bye bye to diapers very soon