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Verbal Diarrhea – Part 1

For the last while I have what many call, writers block. I have been really stressed out. In part by the things going on in my personal life and at work that I just have not had the time or energy to put into figuring…

Why Does a Pink Shirt Signify Anti-Bullying?

THE STORY OF PINK SHIRT DAY Pink Shirt Day, celebrated in February in Canada, aims to raise awareness around bullying and funds to support programs fostering self-esteem and empathy in children. The international movement has a great Canadian origin story. It started in the small…

How Does She Do It?…. With Sonia Sunger

Modern Mama interviews Mom’s in our “How Does She Do It?” feature. If you are interested in participating please reach out on Facebook or Instagram. Our latest “How Does She Do It?…” mama is Sonia Sunger! She is the co-anchor of Global News Morning, a wife, and a mother of two….

First Aid Every Parent Should Know

I have always wanted to help people and loved learning first aid as a part of my babysitter’s class. In 2007, I became a paramedic. I had all the faith in the system, that if you called us, we would show up to your emergency…

The Vancouver Baby Show & Giveaway

The Vancouver Baby Show is coming back to Vancouver this October. About There will be a baby and toddler corner. Meet and greets with some of your kids favorite characters. Amazing workshops, demos and seminars and 89 different exhibitors. There are 11 different speakers …

Why do we Wear an Orange Shirt for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?

As a mother of young children who ask ALOT of questions, I was asked why we wear orange for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Also known as Orange Shirt Day). I vaguely knew the story of the orange shirt, but I wanted to make…

Music Box Babies at the Winspear

Music Box babies is back and in person at the Winspear this fall. Weekly classes are starting this September for children aged 0-3 years. Click HERE to register. Parents, do you know that your baby has memories of the music they heard before they were…

Help Clean Edmonton Military Markers with Operation Restoration

As a mother of young children, I am always looking at fun and creative ways to get them involved and teach them about military veterans and the sacrifices they have made for our freedom. It is a heavy issue, but an important one. Operation Restoration…

Hey Google, Thank you for Making my Life Easier

My life is pretty hectic and anything that I can do to make my life even a little bit easier, is a welcome thing. Several years ago we discovered Google Home assistant. We started off with a few Google Nest mini devices and expanded to…

Growth Delay in Children

My son has always been small. When he was born he was in the 3rd percentile and he has maintained that as he has gotten older. It is not to the point that his size difference to others his age is very noticeable and…