Science

5 Science Projects to Keep Kids Busy During Physical Distancing

by in Activities, Calgary, Children, Crafts, Edmonton, Education, Family, five things, Fraser Valley, Kid, Local, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Play, Preschool, Preschooler, School of Mom, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Toddlers, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver, Winnipeg Comments Off on 5 Science Projects to Keep Kids Busy During Physical Distancing

5 Science Projects for Kids With everything that is currently going on in our world, there is a good chance that our kids can sense the stress we are all feeling. Parents who used to go to work are now staying home with their children….

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Child Care

Child Care and After School Activities

by in Activities, Childcare, Children, Classes, Edmonton, Education, Kid, Modern Mama, Parenting, Preschool, Preschooler, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert Comments Off on Child Care and After School Activities

Here is a list of some of the child care facilities in our region. Stony Plain BrightPath Stony Plain Phone: (780) 968-1449 Kids@Play Daycare Phone: (780) 968-0440 Star Bright OSC Phone: (780) 963-3020 Two By Two Me & You  Phone: (780) 591-4333 Karar Performing Arts…

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What To Do About Sexual Harassment At School

by in Child-Friendly Places, Children, Education, Family, five things, Fraser Valley, Health and Wellness, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Parenting, Resources, Safety, Seasonal, Sex, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on What To Do About Sexual Harassment At School

I would love to be able to say that its rare to meet a woman that has never had a man make an inappropriate comment or treat her differently because of her gender. I am hopeful that things like #MeToo and TimesUp will make a…

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La Perle

La Perle Community Playschool – Finding the Right Fit for Your Child

by in 2020 Child Care Guide, Back to School, Childcare, Children, Classes, Education, Guides, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Parenting, Preschool, Preschooler, Resources, Seasonal, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Toddlers Comments Off on La Perle Community Playschool – Finding the Right Fit for Your Child

**Disclaimer – I did receive compensation in exchange for this blog post**   About Le Perle La Perle Community Playschool is a playschool is a learn through play program. This means that the classroom’s activities should be creative, stimulating, and should foster an atmosphere of friendship…

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5 Inspirational Speakers at WE Day 2019 in Vancouver

by in Around Vancouver Town, Ask The Expert, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Classes, Education, entrepreneurship, events, Family, five things, Fraser Valley, Health and Wellness, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Parenting, Resources, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Shopping, Vancouver Comments Off on 5 Inspirational Speakers at WE Day 2019 in Vancouver

I was given media accreditation to attend this show. All opinions are my own. I think it is so important to teach our youth that their voices matter and that they have the ability to change the world. Schools can offer WE day clubs built…

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Navigating Sex After Children With KY

by in Calgary, Edmonton, Education, Fraser Valley, Giveaway, Health and Wellness, marriage, Modern Mama, National, Review, Seasonal, Sex, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Women Comments Off on Navigating Sex After Children With KY

*Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with K-Y. As always all my opinions are my own*   Let’s talk about sex. Yes – you read that correctly! I’m sure many of you are cringing at the idea of discussing your sex life and…

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Guest Blogger: Patricia Shepherd, Car Seat Educator

by in Ask The Expert, Baby, Baby Gear, Bump, Business, Children, Classes, Education, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Guides, Having a Baby in Vancouver, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, Newborn, Parenting, Pregnancy, Preschool, Products, Safety, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Vancouver, Workshops Comments Off on Guest Blogger: Patricia Shepherd, Car Seat Educator

We welcome guest blogger Patricia Shepherd to talk about car seats. She is a CPST and BCAA Car Seat Educator. Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada (CPSAC) is a national organization that certifies Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs). There are over 2100 techs across Canada,…

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2019 Having A Baby Guide: Fraser Valley

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Ask The Expert, Baby, Blogs, Books, Breastfeeding, Bump, Business, Children, Classes, Contest, Cooking, Dad, Eats, Education, entrepreneurship, events, Family, Family Travel, Financial, Fitness, Food, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Gifting, Giveaway, Guides, Having a Baby in Vancouver, Health and Wellness, Hot Finds, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Mom, Newborn, Parenting, Play, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Guide, Product Reviews, Products, Resources, Reviews, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Toddlers, Vancouver, Women, Workshops Comments Off on 2019 Having A Baby Guide: Fraser Valley

  Bump Guest Blogger: Folate vs Folic Acid Prenatal Fitness Classes in the Fraser Valley Hair or Bare at Sugar’d Canada Where To Find Maternity Clothing in the Fraser Valley 5 Must-Read Funny Pregnancy Books Nesting Guest Blogger: Patricia Shepherd, CPST Baby Shower Shopping on…

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Ask The Expert: MamaBear Holistic Care’s Agnes Mayer

by in Around Vancouver Town, Ask The Expert, Baby, Breastfeeding, Bump, Business, Classes, Education, entrepreneurship, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Guides, Having a Baby in Vancouver, Health and Wellness, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, Newborn, Parenting, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Guide, Resources, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Surrey, Toddlers, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on Ask The Expert: MamaBear Holistic Care’s Agnes Mayer

The amount of information that is available can be overwhelming. I find Agnes with MamaBear Holistic Care is a great resource because she covers so many topics. She is a Mama, Wife, RN, Certified Sleep Consultant, Lactation Counselor, Certified Car Seat Technician, Prenatal Educator, and Certified…

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Ask The Expert: Estate Planning with Flavia Zancope

by in Ask The Expert, Business, Dad, Education, Family, Financial, Fraser Valley, Guides, Local, marriage, Modern Mama, Mom, Parenting, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Guide, Resources, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on Ask The Expert: Estate Planning with Flavia Zancope

Estate planning is so important and I think something many young people don’t necessarily prioritize. I wasn’t with my daughter’s father so some of the legal aspects to our separation made estate planning essential in my mind so at 22-years-old I had my first will…

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