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Why do we Wear an Orange Shirt for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?

As a mother of young children who ask ALOT of questions, I was asked why we wear orange for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Also known as Orange Shirt Day). I vaguely knew the story of the orange shirt, but I wanted to make…

Teaching Kids About Queen Elizabeth II

With the funeral of Queen Elizabeth coming up on Monday, September 19th, and the federal government recognizing the day as a holiday (though some provinces are opting out of recognizing it as a stat), I thought I would put together some resources to teach your…

Giving Tuesday – Peace Collective

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Giving Tuesday was born and incubated at the 92nd Street Y and its Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact in New York City. Giving Tuesday is…

Help Clean Edmonton Military Markers with Operation Restoration

As a mother of young children, I am always looking at fun and creative ways to get them involved and teach them about military veterans and the sacrifices they have made for our freedom. It is a heavy issue, but an important one. Operation Restoration…

Where to find the 2022 Modern Mama Greater Vancouver Baby Guide?

The 2022 Modern Mama Baby guide and directory has been released. The guide is available online as well as in hard copy format. This years guide contains more amazing articles by Canadian businesses that cater to new and expecting parents. From budgeting for kids, infant…

Spray Parks in the Fraser Valley

Abbotsford Spud Murphy Park – 32285 Hillcrest Ave This is a fun little park. There is also a water filling station where you can fill your water bottles with the “best water in the world”. There is a portable washroom on site and lots of…

Giving Tuesdays – Cuddle + Kind

Edmonton Summer Camps 2022

SPORTS CAMPS Green and Gold Summer Sports Camps Get ready to Run, Jump, Throw, Shoot, Spike, or Swim your way through summer on campus. We have released the 2022 Summer Camp schedule for you to start planning this summer. We have many options to fill…

Growth Delay in Children

My son has always been small. When he was born he was in the 3rd percentile and he has maintained that as he has gotten older. It is not to the point that his size difference to others his age is very noticeable and…

Growing Butterflies with Education Station

I’ve seen the butterfly growing kits online before and have always been interested. I am a lover of both science and nature, and my kids always point out butterflies outside, so I thought this would be a perfect activity for all of us. I reached…