North Shore Breastfeeding Challenge (Vancouver Coastal Health) Sat, Oct 3rd (10 am – 12 noon) Lynn Valley Library, North Vancouver Come and be a part of the 14th annual worldwide Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge. Help break the record for most babies breastfeeding in the…
Read More...Preparing to Potty Train
By: Dawnn Whittaker Potty training is, like most things toddler-related, pretty confusing for everyone involved. Thankfully, there are ways you can set yourself up for success. Long before you even ask yourself “When should I start potty training?” you can be preparing your child for…
Read More...Family Events on the North Shore This Weekend {Sept 25 – 27}
Outdoor Family Movie Night in Edgemont Village (Finding Nemo) Fri, Sept 25th (4:30 pm festivities; 7:30 pm movie start) Edgemont Village, North Vancouver Festivities start at 4:30 pm (bouncy castle, face painting, Sylvia the Balloon lady, and food trucks), movie starts at dusk (approx. 7:30…
Read More...Family Events on the North Shore this Weekend {Sept 19 & 20}
Maplewood Farm 40th Anniversary Sat, Sept 19 (10:00 – 4:00 pm) 405 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver Maplewood Farm has been around for four decades, giving urban kids a glimpse of what farm life can be like. Come and celebrate the big birthday!…
Read More...MEND: Free Program For Fitter, Healthier & Happier Families! North Vancouver session starts Oct 16 – and enter to win Flex10 Family Pass!
If you’re a busy mom with young kids like me, you know how hard it is to find time to eat right and get enough exercise. And because I know our kids model our behaviour, I worry about what I’m teaching my girls when they…
Read More...Family Events on the North Shore This Weekend {July 18 & 19}
Shipyards Night Market {FREE} Fri, July 17 (5:00 – 10:00 pm) Shipbuilders’ Square, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver Take the family along for some great food, farm fresh produce, art and live entertainment (kids love to dance in front of the stage!)….
Read More...A Crib For Every Baby – Donate A New or Used Crib to Help BabyGoRound Reach 500 Crib Goal!
Hey mamas! Do you have a used crib or funds you’d love to donate to a fantastic Lower Mainland organization that helps young families in need? Help BabyGoRound meet their goal of securing cribs for 500 families in need in 2015. BabyGoRound is committed to…
Read More...Shop: WestCoastKids Grand Opening in Vancouver
Shop both local and top brands at the gorgeous and brand new Vancouver location of WestCoastKids this weekend (June 13-14). With amazing sales, discounts specific to the Grand Opening and SWAG for early shoppers, it’s an event not to be missed if you’re on the hunt…
Read More...Family Events on the North Shore this Weekend {May 22-24, 2015}
Queen Mary Elementary School Centennial Celebration {FREE} Fri, May 22 (3-6 pm) Queen Mary Elementary School, 230 W. Keith Rd, North Van Join in the celebration which will include heritage displays, live music, games and entertainment for the kids, button making, photo booth and free food…
Read More...Oh Baby! A Pregnancy & Baby Expo for North Shore Parents {June 6, 2015}
Calling all new and expecting North Shore parents! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 6th – it’s the third annual Oh Baby! event at the Parkgate Community Centre, and Modern Mama will be there to meet all of you. This event offers pre &…
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