By: Heather van Mil It seems that life revolves around a school calendar (now that we have one in BC) whether you have school aged children or not, so while big kids are getting ready for class, September often means a return to classes for…
Read More...Hot Find Friday: Lucy Darling
So if the name Lucy Darling and shop wasn’t cute overload enough already, the products themselves will put you over the edge. Not only cute, but useful. We would totally use these most adorable closet organizers in the first year of motherhood here at Modern…
Read More...My dirty little secret
By: Heather van Mil I have a secret to share, it’s been weighing on me for a long time. 5 years and 9 months to be exact – how long I’ve been a parent. I confess that….. I argue with my spouse in front of…
Read More...Local Review: BrightPath Kids
I had the opportunity to tour the new BrightPath Kids Centre in Clayton Heights (192nd Street & 72nd Avenue) this week. I admit, I was impressed. This would be the place to check out if you are in need of group care for your 6…
Read More...How Does She Do It: Modern Mama’s own Courtney Hunter
We are so excited about our latest feature How Does She Do It! Every few months we’ll interview and feature a ‘Celebrity Mom’! In between we’ll feature ALL moms (You! Please apply here!) Now that you’ve seen how celebrity moms Robyn Hardy and Lorraine Pond from Bobs and Lolo do…
Read More...10 Things I learned about ending breastfeeding
By: Courtney Hunter, Lethbridge Community Director While I don’t profess to be an expert in breastfeeding, nor do I have an opinion on what is right or wrong for each mama, my experience and my choice was to breast feed my son. In the lead…
Read More...How to Get Back Into a (Sleep) Routine for Fall
By: Joleen Dilk Salyn It’s that time of year when many of us are getting back into a structured routine again. Summer vacations have ended, children are in school and our work commitments begin to pile up, making the need for sleep essential for the…
Read More...7 alternative education methods for your kids
By: Heather van Mil Parents these days are faced with more choice than ever when it comes to their children’s education. Previously, getting a specialized education most often meant attending a private school and came with a hefty price tag. Today however, there are a…
Read More...Hot Find Friday: Zara
With 21 stores in Canada and online shopping available, you may already be a fan of Zara – an international high fashion destination for affordable style. While on a hunt for cute winter style for my girls, I was reminded just how cool Zara really…
Read More...Great Tips for You to Take Better First Day of School Photos
(Editor’s note: For most Canadian mamas school is back in full swing and you’ve no doubt taken lovely photos of your kids on their first day in school. But for those of us in BC, the first day of school hasn’t happened yet! We are…
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