Science

5 Science Projects to Keep Kids Busy During Physical Distancing

by in Activities, Calgary, Children, Crafts, Edmonton, Education, Family, five things, Fraser Valley, Kid, Local, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Play, Preschool, Preschooler, School of Mom, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Toddlers, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver, Winnipeg Comments Off on 5 Science Projects to Keep Kids Busy During Physical Distancing

5 Science Projects for Kids With everything that is currently going on in our world, there is a good chance that our kids can sense the stress we are all feeling. Parents who used to go to work are now staying home with their children….

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Child Care

Child Care and After School Activities

by in Activities, Childcare, Children, Classes, Edmonton, Education, Kid, Modern Mama, Parenting, Preschool, Preschooler, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert Comments Off on Child Care and After School Activities

Here is a list of some of the child care facilities in our region. Stony Plain BrightPath Stony Plain Phone: (780) 968-1449 Kids@Play Daycare Phone: (780) 968-0440 Star Bright OSC Phone: (780) 963-3020 Two By Two Me & You  Phone: (780) 591-4333 Karar Performing Arts…

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La Perle

La Perle Community Playschool – Finding the Right Fit for Your Child

by in 2020 Child Care Guide, Back to School, Childcare, Children, Classes, Education, Guides, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Parenting, Preschool, Preschooler, Resources, Seasonal, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Toddlers Comments Off on La Perle Community Playschool – Finding the Right Fit for Your Child

**Disclaimer – I did receive compensation in exchange for this blog post**   About Le Perle La Perle Community Playschool is a playschool is a learn through play program. This means that the classroom’s activities should be creative, stimulating, and should foster an atmosphere of friendship…

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Guest Blogger: Patricia Shepherd, Car Seat Educator

by in Ask The Expert, Baby, Baby Gear, Bump, Business, Children, Classes, Education, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Guides, Having a Baby in Vancouver, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, Newborn, Parenting, Pregnancy, Preschool, Products, Safety, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Vancouver, Workshops Comments Off on Guest Blogger: Patricia Shepherd, Car Seat Educator

We welcome guest blogger Patricia Shepherd to talk about car seats. She is a CPST and BCAA Car Seat Educator. Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada (CPSAC) is a national organization that certifies Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs). There are over 2100 techs across Canada,…

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Fun Bubble Activities

by in Activities, Calgary, Crafts, Edmonton, Fraser Valley, Modern Mama, National, Preschool, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Toddlers, Vancouver Comments Off on Fun Bubble Activities

  We can never get enough bubbles in our house during the Summer. It is their most requested activity when we are just hanging around the backyard. Of course, just regular old bubbles can get dull fairly quickly. So, a list of fun activities using…

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Summer Fun at Cultus Adventure Park

by in Activities, Birthday Party, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Family, Fraser Valley, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Play, Preschool, Reviews, Seasonal, Surrey, Vancouver Comments Off on Summer Fun at Cultus Adventure Park

We were gifted passes by Kidsworld to facilitate this blog post. All opinions are my own. Cultus Lake Adventure Park is located about 90 minutes from Vancouver. We live 30 minutes away and yet we had never been before. The parking is $10/day or $6/two…

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4th Annual BrickCan Returned to Richmond Last Week

by in Activities, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Dad, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Kid, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, Preschool, Seasonal, Shopping, Vancouver Comments Off on 4th Annual BrickCan Returned to Richmond Last Week

I was gifted tickets to this event. All opinions are my own. BrickCan is the largest public exhibition of Lego creations in the province. Builders from all over the world bring their creations to the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond. The event coincided with The…

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Family Easter Activities Happening in the Fraser Valley

by in Around Vancouver Town, Child-Friendly Places, Children, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Kid, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Photographers, Preschool, Products, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Surrey, Vancouver Comments Off on Family Easter Activities Happening in the Fraser Valley

Easter is April 2019. We are lucky to live in an area that has so many different activities happening. Whether you want to stay in the city or head for a farm there are activities for everyone. I have compiled a list of a few…

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Kids Easter Basket Toy Ideas 2019

by in Edmonton, Family, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Gifting, Holiday Guide, Hot Finds, Modern Mama, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Online Shopping, Preschool, Preschooler, Product Reviews, Products, Review, School of Mom, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Shopping, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver, Winnipeg Comments Off on Kids Easter Basket Toy Ideas 2019

  *Disclosure: I did receive samples of these products to be able to facilitate this blog post. As always all my opinions are my own*   I have always struggled with what to put into my children’s Easter baskets. And with only a couple weeks to…

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Edmonton Preschool Guide 2019

by in 2019 child care guide, Childcare, Edmonton, Local, Parenting, Preschool, Preschooler, Seasonal, St. Albert, Toddlers Comments Off on Edmonton Preschool Guide 2019

Now is the time to be searching for your child’s playschool or preschool! We know how hard it can be to research all of the preschools and playschools in your area so, we have put together a list for you! Appleseed Montessori https://www.appleseedmontessori.ca/ Location: 11714 -17…

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