By Kelly Duran One of the biggest changes motherhood brought was that I no longer had time to focus on myself. It was just too easy to put all of my focus on my kids, marriage, home, work, etc. Until the day came when I…
Read More...Fitness for moms: 5 Tips to Fit it in
By Kelly Duran One of the biggest changes motherhood brought was that I no longer had time to focus on myself. It was just too easy to put all of my focus on my kids, marriage, home, work, etc. Until the day came when I…
Read More...Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 5 PINS and things to do with your kids
By: Lee-Anne Ekland We love Pinterest here on Modern Mama. And when a day like St. Patrick’s Day comes it’s so much fun to see what sort of activities and fun can be had with our little leprechauns. The possibilities are endless really but we’ve…
Read More...Around Vancouver Town: St. Patrick’s Day and more! March 15-17th 2014 Edition
Spring has sprung! Isn’t it fantastic? We’ve been waiting so long for those bulbs to pop their blossoms, now if the temperature would warm up, we’d be golden! Speaking of gold, have those trickster Leprechauns been up to no good around your house? Isn’t it fun…
Read More...Playdome is Back (& Giveaway!)
Western Canada’s largest indoor carnival with more than 45 rides and attractions is back at BC Place for spring break for children aged 2 and up this Month (kicks off Saturday!). We have a family 4-pack of tickets for one lucky mama! (enter below) Visit…
Read More...Nutrition for Kids: Eliminate Stress Around Mealtimes
Is this expression familiar? What is she trying to tell you? Eliminate stress around mealtimes with your toddler or preschooler Most moms come to Kristen’s Yarker of Vitamin K Consulting workshops (or reach out to her for an in-home session) because they’re worried that their toddlers…
Read More...How Long Should I Breastfeed My Child? – A Child Feeding Expert’s Point of View
By: Kristen Yarker I wanted to take the opportunity to share my perspective, as a dietitian and child feeding expert, in this discussion that Amber Clouthier started a week back. When leading my workshop for 9 – 18 month olds, I’m often asked ‘How long…
Read More...How Long Should I Breastfeed My Child? – A Child Feeding Expert’s Point of View
By: Kristen Yarker I wanted to take the opportunity to share my perspective, as a dietitian and child feeding expert, in this discussion that Amber Clouthier started a week back. When leading my workshop for 9 – 18 month olds, I’m often asked ‘How long…
Read More...My Breastfeeding Story
I had been thinking about writing this for a while, and with the latest study that’s making Facebook news, I think the timing is right. I have two sons, ages 6 and 1, both breastfed. I myself was breastfed for 3 months, followed by formula;…
Read More...Top 5 Picks: Around Vancouver Town, March 1-2
Ah sunshine! Isn’t is amazing after all that snow and rain we’ve been having? Now that spring is on it’s way there’s more to do Around Vancouver Town. Check out the top 5 picks for this weekend that include a Hot Chocolate Run, The Kids…
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