Content provided by the Children’s Festival Newsletter. PEP Talk Series ~ Now on Sale! We’re kicking off year two of our popular parenting education series with author and empathy therapist Jennifer Kolari. Last year, we invited top parenting authors and experts including free range mom Lenore Skenazy…
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...Developmental Screening
A common topic of conversation amongst new moms is whether their baby is in line with the developmental guidelines proposed by the government. No matter if a mom verbally admits it or not, there is an underlying desire for “our baby” to be on track…
Read More...The Benefits of Crafting With Your Kids
Some parents are skilled crafters. Others are doing well to cut paper in a reasonably straight line. No matter which group you fall into, crafting with your kids can be beneficial for all involved. While crafting with your children can spark their entrepreneurial spirit, you…
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...Recap: Mama Needs a Babysitter
Mama Needs a Babysitter took place on Tuesday November 5th at Menchie’s. Moms (and a Dad) were able to sit down and chat with potential sitters over a frozen yogurt. Mama Needs a Babysitter is an evening of babysitter speed dating that happens twice a…
Read More...Maternity Leave | Six Weeks vs One Year
By: Emily Fee The day Colette turned 6 weeks old, I turned to my husband and said “It’s so crazy how much she’s grown in such a short amount of time”, to which he responded “You want to know what is really crazy, if you still taught…
Read More...Modern Bump Brunch
Modern Bump Brunch presented by The New Lexus South Pointe & Yo Mama Maternity. Are you expecting or just had a little one? Come join us for the 6th annual Modern Bump Brunch. It’s an event filled with maternity fashion, must-haves for mom and baby,…
Read More...What is a Birth Doula?
This is a guest post 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,…
Read More...Halloween Safety
By: Amber Clouthier While my son won’t be going trick or treating this year, I can’t help but reflect on how much different his experience of Halloween will be than mine was. I grew up in a rural area where we knew every neighbour on our road…
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