We hosted our second of three seminars with Margery Healey, The Compassionate Parent Coach, last week on Brain Compatible Parenting. Here are some highlights from the evening… Primary brain development happens from age 0 to 6, but the brain doesn’t fully mature until age 22-24….
Read More...What to Expect Book Series: Review & Giveaway!
I have been asked to review a few books from the whattoexpect.com book series AND give them away! These books have been such great resources during my own adventures in pregnancy and motherhood that I am happy to oblige! First up is What to Expect Before You’re Expecting. I…
Read More...Fab-YULE-ous
On November 28th, Dolce Vita Homes once again hosted our second annual Taste of Christmas… the “office” Christmas party for moms! We had wine, delicious desserts from Cobs Bread and the Italian Center, and most importantly… we had a fab-YULE-ous time! GIVEAWAY: Every guest left with a beautiful wine decanter from Dolce Vita! Comment below and be entered to…
Read More...Out & About: December ~ Christmas Edition (Part 2)
Here is our round-up of North Shore Christmas activities for the month of December, including shopping events, family outings, holiday music & theatre, festivals & light displays, activities just for kids, breakfasts with Santa, activities at shopping centres, photos with Santa (for kids & pets)…
Read More...Modern Bump Lunch Event Wrap-up!
This past Sunday, November 25th, we hosted our 2nd annual Modern Bump Lunch in Vancouver for expecting and new moms. I hope everyone that attended enjoyed the afternoon! The afternoon featured a great fashion show, 3-course lunch, speakers, and of course – PRIZES! Here are…
Read More...Video Intro to Margery Healey and Brain Compatible Parenting
I have started to experiment with this “video blogging” by taking some short video clips of the fabulous Margery Healey, The Compassionate Parent Coach. I know once you meet Margery, you’ll know why I am such a fan! So, video #1 is Margery talking about…
Read More...Modern Mama Spotlight: HypnoBirthing with Karen Woodfield
We are excited to announce that Karen Woodfield is putting on a brand new FREE HypnoBirthing seminar for expecting moms at Active Baby in Capilano Mall this Thursday! She will show mothers and birth companions that there are techniques for safe and satisfying birthing through…
Read More...Events Roundup – Nov 23rd Edition
All the Holiday Events are starting to build. I’ll continue to update our events (holiday & non-holiday) on a weekly basis so keep coming to the blog to get the latest! My events posts typically focus in the Vancouver/Downtown area. If you have an event…
Read More...Out & About ~ Nov 20 – 30: Christmas Edition (Part 1)
Can hardly believe the Christmas season is upon us! Here is our round-up of North Shore Christmas activities from November 20th – 30th, including shopping events, family Christmas activities, Santa welcome parties & photos with Santa. Stay tuned for Part 2 featuring December events! …
Read More...Out and About in St. Albert – Christmas Edition
The snow is here and so is the Holiday Season! I gathered up some Holiday Activities happening in St. Albert. Santa is Coming! Santa arrives at St. Albert Centre Saturday, November 24th. The first 100 people to donate between 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. to…
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