When you travel with your whole family there can be some down time from time to time. There is lots of sitting for flights, car rides, trains and even tours. These are the times it can be the hardest to keep the kids happy and…
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Childcare Spotlight: Tot Spot Academy
Mom’s who are returning to the workforce often have one big problem weighing on their mind. “Who will take care of my child?” For me, it was hands down the hardest choice I had to make at that juncture in my life. I am ever…
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Popular Vancouver Enrichment Classes for 0-5 year olds
Vancouver has so much to offer in terms of activities, so really what you want to get out to do, is the question. Whether you want to take classes with your little one, or have them experience something new, or just to get out and…
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Child Care + Preschools Guide: North Edmonton & St.Albert
For the month of March, us here at Modern Mama are going to be sharing our child care guide! Watch for posts all about preschools, enrichment activities and of course child care! I know we all want the best for our little ones, and…
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Tackling Those Terrible Twos or Threes
Ah, the terrible twos (or threes). It is no doubt a challenging stage, both for parent and child. Mainly because of that dreaded, inevitable stage of tantrum throwing, a series of fits, and battles. What makes this stage so “terrible”? Though the phase is affectionately…
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Mompreneur feature: Kelly Patterson from Polar Stroller Skis
Kelly Patterson: The women behind Polar Stroller Skis At Modern Mama we love celebrating local businesses and mompreneurs! Kelly is from England, UK and moved to Calgary in 2009, with her Husband Glenn. As avid snowboarders, cyclist and their general love for the great outdoors, the…
Read More...How Does She Do It?…with Karla Leung
Twice a month we interview Moms in our “How Does She Do It?” feature. If interested in participating please reach out on Facebook or Instagram. It’s time for another How Does She Do It? We are thrilled to introduce you to Karla Leung from New Westminster, British…
Read More...Around Town: Halloween Candy Buy Back!
What to do with all that Halloween candy?! Halloween is a fun experience for the kids, and yes the candy’s great. But do they really need it? No! Here’s a way to keep the fun of trick-or-treating while saving their tummies and teeth! Let them…
Read More...Market Mall: Spooky Science
Come join us at Spooky Science on Halloween! Learn how to put the FUN in FUNdamentals at 6 different stations all throughout the mall: Ex-care-iments Grandstand in front of Hudson’s Bay Spooki Selfie at Science Academy in front of Sephora Ghoul’s Glass in front…
Read More...Alberta Childrens Hospital: Make Your Trick OR Treat Extra Sweet
The Sugar Cube’s 2nd Annual Halloween Giveaway is right around the corner – and this year it is in support of the Alberta Children’s Hospital! This Halloween, The Sugar Cube is taking their annual Halloween Giveaway to a whole other level! Partnering with the Alberta Children’s Hospital…
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