Happy Kids. Happy Families. Kidville. Their tag line says it all. This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Grand Opening of Canada’s very first Kidville in the Yonge Lawrence Village. Arriving just in time for the ribbon cutting ceremony, my son and…
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We are in the last half of summer so it’s time to make the most of these final weeks with the family. Whether that involves a destination vacation or stay-cation, one thing is for certain, it will involve sunshine, happy times and great memories. See you…
Read More...Top 5 Picnic Spots in Toronto
The summer is flying by! Can you believe we are in the latter part of July already? Make the most of this summer and take advantage of this wonderful time of year. And what better way to celebrate with your family than enjoying a picnic?…
Read More...4 Ways to Avoid Food Allergies in your Children
We have all heard too often the increasingly higher rates of food sensitivities and allergies developing in young children today, but how can we avoid them. Even when parents are aware of some typical trigger foods and have either introduced them early on or delayed…
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...Dr. Sears Seminar Highlights
This past Thursday I attended an event hosted by Bebo Mia of Toronto and Brandie Hadfield of www.withlovefrommom.ca As can be expected, the turnout was overwhelming. It isn’t everyday that Dr. Sears, called by many The Baby Guru, comes into town so mothers with kids…
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Dare I say it? “Summer is here!” Actually, with the humidity this week, it feels as though we bolted directly into August. Crazy weather wreaked havoc on those of us with migraine weather sensitivities, hope you are one of the lucky ones. Last weekends inaugural…
Read More...5 Things to Consider When Planning a Birthday Party
When planning your child’s birthday party there is a lot to consider. I must admit for H’s first birthday I had all the details figured out way before his birthday and now that Mr. H is a big brother I just don’t have the same…
Read More...Modern Mama TO: The Eagle has landed.
The Bald Eagle that is. The only eagle unique to North America and the national bird to the United States. My name is Isabel Starck, I am an American who now calls Canada home, and with the arrival of my son last December, a very proud…
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