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Holiday Gift Guide For Mom 2022+ Giveaway

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I know most moms tend to shy away from asking for anything for Christmas and worrying about everyone else. This year it is time we spoiled ourselves and get a gift just for us or let your spouse know what you would love to see…

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The Vancouver Baby Show & Giveaway

by in Around Vancouver Town, Baby Gear, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Contest, Dad, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Giveaway, Having a Baby in Vancouver, Health and Wellness, Kid, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, Newborn, North Shore, North Vancouver, Parenting, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Preschooler, School of Mom, self-care, Surrey, Vancouver Comments Off on The Vancouver Baby Show & Giveaway

The Vancouver Baby Show is coming back to Vancouver this October.   About There will be a baby and toddler corner. Meet and greets with some of your kids favorite characters. Amazing workshops, demos and seminars and 89 different exhibitors. There are 11 different speakers …

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I took a trip alone, and it was exactly what I needed

by in Books, Calgary, Edmonton, Food, Fraser Valley, Getaway, Health and Wellness, Modern Mama, Mom, National, self-care, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on I took a trip alone, and it was exactly what I needed

I have always needed alone time. Even when I was a little girl, you could give me a colouring book, some crayons, and a quiet corner, and I was happy as can be. Before I met my husband and had kids, I used to go…

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ADHD: A Day in the Life of A Parent

by in Calgary, Children, Edmonton, Fraser Valley, Health and Wellness, Modern Mama, Mom, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Parenting, School of Mom, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver, Winnipeg 2

Many people don’t realize just what parenting a child with ADHD or other neurodevelopmental or behavioral disorder is like.  Many parents are quick to dismiss the condition or tell you that you are just not discipling your child enough, you are parenting them wrong, you…

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How Does She Do It?…. With Caitlin Petersen

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Twice a month we interview Mom’s in our “How Does She Do It?” feature. If interested in participating please reach out on Facebook or Instagram. This week’s How Does She Do It? mama is Caitlin Petersen! She is a mother of two boys, and the owner of Kindred…

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How Does She Do It?…. With Kira Paran

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Twice a month we interview Mom’s in our “How Does She Do It?” feature. If interested in participating please reach out on Facebook or Instagram. This week’s How Does She Do It? mama is Kira Paran! She is a mother of two, a wife, and the owner of…

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Carly Bonderud Founder Empowering Moms Canada

Small Business Sunday With Empowering Moms Canada

by in Breastfeeding, Business, Calgary, Edmonton, entrepreneurship, Fraser Valley, Having a Baby in Vancouver, Health and Wellness, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Mom, National, Newborn, North Shore, North Vancouver, Parenting, Pregnancy, Resources, School of Mom, Sherwood Park, Small Business Sunday, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on Small Business Sunday With Empowering Moms Canada

This is a very challenging time for so many people and so many small businesses. We love supporting local and wanted to do our part in showcasing some fantastic small businesses. . . This week we are speaking with Carly Bonderud, Founder of Empowering Moms Canada. …

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Simple Self-Care Suggestions For Mama’s

by in Calgary, Edmonton, five things, Fraser Valley, Health and Wellness, Modern Mama, Mom, National, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Women Comments Off on Simple Self-Care Suggestions For Mama’s

  I think it goes without saying how important self-care is for anyone, especially mothers. We are well known for putting everyone else’s needs ahead of our own and burning ourselves out. I can always tell when I am overdue for some self-care when the…

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