By: Kristen Yarker Articles with tips for preventing and stopping picky eating are everywhere. Heck, I’ve even contributed a few. While most of the tips that people share can work, my experience has been that without having the right foundation in place they won’t…
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By: Susan Bodack Me Time for the New Year and Beyond! Ahhhh. I can’t wait for the warmer weather, mama. And while it may only be January we can still dream. If you follow these awesome tips you’ll be well on your way to be…
Read More...FlyOver Canada: Flight of the Dragon
See Canada like never before at Vancouver’s new must-see attraction! At its core, FlyOver Canada is a breathtaking, all-ages, flight simulation ride like no other! You will take off into a huge dome screen with the latest in projection and ride technology creating a true flying experience…
Read More...Win a $390 Ultimate Date Night from the ModernFamilyExpo!
For anyone who hasn’t heard yet, the ModernFamilyExpo is launching at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier in North Vancouver on Sunday, February 23, 2014, presented by Whole Foods Market. Modern Mama will have a booth front and centre at the Expo, and we’re so…
Read More...Are you giving your baby iron-rich foods?
By: Kristen Yarker Are You Giving Your Baby Iron-Rich Foods? Iron is important for babies In fact, the need for iron is one of the reasons why we recommend introducing solid foods at about 6 months. Iron is used in overall growth and development. It’s especially…
Read More...Gluten-Free Recipes for Kids: Superhero Smasharoni
By: Lee-Anne Ekland Superhero Smasharoni I won’t lie, I hide the vegetables when I cook for my son. But these days the little guy is getting too smart for his britches. So when I’m insisting on getting more greens in his belly, I appeal to…
Read More...How to Hire a Babysitter
I understand the challenge of finding a babysitter. I am one of those moms who couldn’t bare to leave my first daughter with a sitter, not even my Mother-in-law. I recall one such night where she had so graciously offered to come look after Nya…
Read More...Odysseo by Cavalia
Written By Shaunna Prentis Modern Mama North Burnaby A week ago I was fortunate to attend a media night for Odysseo by Cavalia. Being a huge fan of shows such as Cirque Du Soleil I was thrilled to attend. Held in False Creek in…
Read More...Christmas Baking with Kids
By: Lisa Mackell One of my favourite things to do… with my children each Christmas is to do some baking and two of our favourite recipes to make are Truffles and Lemon Loaf. If you don’t mind the mess… Baking with kids is almost guaranteed to be a…
Read More...More Trends in Baby Gear Part 2
While visiting the ABC Kids Expo in October I witnessed several fantastic new trends in baby gear evolving. Along with leather, covered in my previous post, there were a few others. Turquoise Baby Bjorn introduced turquoise in their Potty Seat and Safety Step this show…
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