By: Kristina Cross With the holiday season quickly approaching and calendars filling up fast with parties and celebrations, the one thing most of us put off until the last minute is the shopping. Coming from a big family with lots of kids {on my…
Read More...Making Music with your Kids. It’s Easy!
By: Kera Doherty, B. Mus There has been a lot of buzz about the benefits of making music with your kids and the good news is that it’s easy to do! The cognitive, social, emotional and physical benefits can be attained through informal music making right…
Read More...Five things: Links We Love
I’m not usually one to click on video links online, for the most part I prefer to skim print articles rather than press play. However, I came across several amazing mom-related videos I’m glad I chose to watch and I hope you will too. They…
Read More...World Prematurity Day 2013
Canadian Premature Babies Foundation lights up the country in purple for World Prematurity Day On November 17th, the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation (CPBF) through its network of parent partners will light up Canadian landmarks in purple for World Prematurity Day in honour of all prematurely born babies. Its…
Read More...Pandora Unveils New Collection at Select Stores
Pandora, the ever popular charm bracelet spotted on the arms of moms everywhere unveils a brand new collection this week, sold only at select (Concept) stores. The Essence collection features a more slender bracelet with a an entirely new selection of charms tapping into current…
Read More...Vaccination | My dirty little secret
By: Daina Sparling I have a dirty little secret. Until recently I’ve kept it to myself so as not to offend anyone. I vaccinate. And I believe that those who don’t are wrong. In today’s age of tolerance, taking a stand for (or against) something…
Read More...The Benefits of Teething
By: Amber Clouthier All too often as a new parent I find that I get caught up in a web of negativity. Why ISN’T my son sleeping through the night? Why WON’T he eat this unappetizing but apparently nutritious baby food? Why CAN’T my ten month old…
Read More...What is a Birth Doula?
By: Lisa Mackell The word doula is Greek for a “women who serves” and has come to mean a woman (although there are a couple of male doulas) who is a trained and experienced professional. A birth doula will provide informational support, as well as physical/emotional support…
Read More...Introducing | Our Fabulous Writers
Earlier this year we put out a casting call for contributing writers and the response was overwhelming. This season it’s been even more so and it’s been difficult to narrow it down but here they are! We’ve got a great line up for you, mama!…
Read More...Top Trends in Baby Gear Part 1
Leather. I recently attended the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas to get the scoop on all the latest and greatest in baby gear hitting the market in the coming months. Leather was a big trend. I saw it on car-seats, strollers and even playyards…
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