When you’re a parent it can be hard to keep on top of all of the cool attractions, events, and other fun things that are happening in the city around you. Family Fun Canada keeps track of the wide world of family friendly going-ons so…
Read More...Five Things: Links We Love
For years I posted my weekly ‘five things‘ – events and happenings I loved around Edmonton for families. I’m bringing it back! It won’t be focused around events and happenings (although I encourage you to click through to your city’s Modern Mama location to see…
Read More...5 Ways to Become a Less Stressed Mom
By: Tammy Mahan The reality of being a mother can be a little unsettling at times even if you have been consumed with the thoughts and dreams of being a mother for years before you had a baby. You looked forward to the joys of…
Read More...Should You Use an Agency to Find a Nanny?
by: Karen Hughes If you have looked at the child care options available to you and know that a nanny is what will suit your family, how do you find one? First, identify your priorities: do you need a Full or Part time, Live in…
Read More...7 Tips for Introducing Solids with Baby
Growing a good eater By Carli Sussman Are good eaters born or made? While a baby’s individual personality plays a role in how well he accepts new foods, the evidence increasingly points to nurture over nature when it comes to your child’s future eating habits….
Read More...5 New Mom Secrets
By: Kristina Cross You will not sleep At least not for the first three months (unless you’re super lucky and you have a super baby that likes to sleep. But no one wants to know that). Baby will likely wake up every 2-3 hours for…
Read More...Facebook Consignment Shopping in Edmonton
By Emily Fee Entering into the world of motherhood has opened my eyes to children’s fashion. Every time I go shopping, I’m finding children’s clothing that would make any kid look like a NYC catwalk cutie. The only thing is that those mini-hipster-like trends come…
Read More...Introducing: Our Contributing Writers
Back in the Spring, we began our casting call for contributing writers and received a great response! We have some fantastic writers who will be providing us with mom stories, expert articles and more to share with you, our Modern Mamas! Today we want to…
Read More...Healthy Me Week is Here
Healthy Me Week is an annual, week-long awareness campaign in June led by a group of media and non-profit agencies wishing to address, promote, and sustain healthy living among Canadian families. These partners include the YMCA, Disney Junior, Family Channel and CBC Kids, among others….
Read More...The Britax B-Ready Free Ride Event is Back
The Britax FREE Ride Event is BACK!If you have been considering a Britax B-Ready stroller, NOW is the time to buy! This is a can’t-miss event if you need a travel system. You purchase a B-Ready and get a car seat, second seat OR bassinet…
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