So you have a picky eater and now he is going off to big boy school and you’re terrified he won’t eat anything. On a daily basis, you dance around him with Dora playing on the iPad trying to trick him into taking 5 bites……
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Childcare Spotlight: Tot Spot Academy
Mom’s who are returning to the workforce often have one big problem weighing on their mind. “Who will take care of my child?” For me, it was hands down the hardest choice I had to make at that juncture in my life. I am ever…
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Top 5 Preschools In North Edmonton & St.Albert
Choosing the right preschool for your child can be a difficult one. Especially with the daunting different types of philosophies, each one can have! Do you want a play based preschool or a reggio emilia focused curriculum? ( see our blog post on the different types…
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Popular Vancouver Enrichment Classes for 0-5 year olds
Vancouver has so much to offer in terms of activities, so really what you want to get out to do, is the question. Whether you want to take classes with your little one, or have them experience something new, or just to get out and…
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Types of Preschools and How to Choose
Preschool already? Time does fly, and before you know it you are registering your toddler (or waitlisting them). There are a number of different types of preschools, which follow slightly different philosophies. Each with its own set of methodology, rules, curriculum, and even toys. While…
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Child Care + Preschools Guide: North Edmonton & St.Albert
For the month of March, us here at Modern Mama are going to be sharing our child care guide! Watch for posts all about preschools, enrichment activities and of course child care! I know we all want the best for our little ones, and…
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Reading with Toddlers & Books They Will Love
Reading is important. We all know that, at any age. Starting young is vital for a number of reasons: language development, imagination, visual stimulation and as well as bonding. Reading with toddlers is a great way to teach and enjoy time together, all while making…
Read More...Giving Tuesday at Arts Umbrella
Giving Tuesday has changed what it means for Canadians to give – and this Nov 29, 2016, Arts Umbrella is giving back! On Giving Tuesday we are sharing the important impact of arts education two-fold. We’re giving a day of free, fun art classes for…
Read More...More Fun with Oball Go Grippers
This post brought to you by Kids II. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Modern Mama. By: Kimberly Ouellette The Oball Go Grippers toy collection has been keeping my 3-year-old son and his friends busy and entertained for over a month now….
Read More...Back to School, Back to Activities with ivivva
It’s that time of year. All the kiddies are back in school and back to activities. What sports are your kids into? If you have girls, like me, it’s often dance, gymnastics, skating, swimming, hockey, track, and the list goes on. (I don’t know about…
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