By: Amber Clouthier What is it about babies that make fully-grown people say the silliest things? In the cases of parents, at least in my case anyway, I would say the cause is sleep deprivation. I hardly remember completing a sentence the first few months…
Read More...Fun and Frugal Family Outings
The time we spend with our families is priceless. But, most popular family activities are quite expensive. Even a simple night at the movies can put a serious dent in the budget by the time you buy tickets, popcorn and drinks for everyone. Fortunately, there…
Read More...The Importance of ‘Being’ Playful
This post was originally published over at MomParadigm.com. Yesterday, I attended Leading Moms, hosted by Christine Pilkington of Crisp Media and Vancouver Mom.ca. The day was rich with inspiring speakers such as opening Keynote Speaker, Christine McGee of Sleep Country, Anne Rice, 2-time Olympic Champion, Dr….
Read More...Kid Friendly (and Fun) Places in Spruce Grove/Stony Plain: A Brief Overview
There are so many kid friendly places to take your little ones around Spruce Grove and Stony Plain but so many of those places are hidden gems. If you are new to the area or maybe lived here a couple of years you might…
Read More...Teaching Toddlers to Meditate
Excerpts of the this post were taken from Mom Paradigm ~ the world between naps. Written by Lee-Anne Ekland. Mama Needs Sleep I’ve had issues with sleep since before my son was born. From working in a job that wasn’t fulfilling me anymore to the…
Read More...Nutrition for Kids | Toddler at the Table
As part of the Essential Series we are offering up Toddler at the Table, a nutrition workshop by Kristen Yarker of Vitamin K Consulting. Interview with Kristen What made you decide to be a dietitian? I’m lucky in that I knew that I wanted to…
Read More...Peanut Free Zone: Understanding Both Sides
With the kids going back to school parents everywhere are thinking about what to pack for lunch, keeping in mind it needs to be peanut free. I have spoken with many frustrated parents who struggle with creating a healthy lunch that their children will eat,…
Read More...Partner Post: ChatterBlock Launches Local Activity Site to Vancouver
I met the great people at ChatterBlock a while back when they first launched in Victoria. They have since gained a great following in Victoria, San Francisco, and Vancouver is up next! If you’re looking for a resource of parenting, local events, and resources, check…
Read More...When to Start Potty Training
For many people potty training can seem like a daunting task, leaving us to wonder When to start? Where to start? and What to do. The other day I wrote a post about what gear is important to have when you start potty training; you…
Read More...Potty Training Tips: Gear
It seems anyone and everyone is willing to share their potty training tips with you; I have composted a list of potty training gear that will help make the transition easier. It is important to remember that every child is different and there is not…
Read More...