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Countdown to Summer: What to Get Done Before School Ends
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (550+ words) The May long weekend is often considered the unofficial kickoff to summer in Canada. But there's still at least a month before school ends, so there are still tests, permission slips, and at least a week of "spirit days" standing…...
Where to Watch Victoria Day Fireworks in Ottawa and the Capital Region
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (199+ words) Savvy Mom Where to Watch Victoria Day Fireworks in Ottawa and the Capital Region Looking to end this Victoria Day long weekend with a bang? Ottawa residents are legally permitted to set off their own consumer fireworks on private property…...
Where to Watch Victoria Day Fireworks in Toronto and the GTA
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (283+ words) Looking to end this Victoria Day long weekend with a bang? Here's some spots to watch Victoria Day fireworks in Toronto and across the GTA to close out this long weekend. Friday May 15, 9: 30pm Memorial Park, Stouffville Stouffville's Victoria Day celebration…...
Tired of Disappointing Mother's Days? Celebrate Yourself!
1+ week, 3+ day ago (702+ words) Savvy Mom Tired of Disappointing Mother's Days? Celebrate Yourself! This Anonymous Mom has two kids and is recently divorced. She no longer has disappointing Mother's Days. No More Disappointing Mother's Days" Celebrate Yourself! My ex-husband did not wish me a…...
Canadian Subscription Services Make Great Mother's Day Gifts
1+ week, 4+ day ago (9+ words) Savvy Mom...
Do Nothing for Mother's Day (It's What Mom Actually Wants)
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (561+ words) Brunch? Sure. Cards and flowers? Lovely." But I can pretty much guarantee that moms want to do nothing for Mother's Day. Like, literally nothing. So how to help kids make that happen (without Mom actually managing it)? Moms don't want…...
There's No Crying in Minor Hockey Parenting (Until There Is)
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (952+ words) This year my son played U18 minor hockey. That means "Under 18" so all the players were either 16 or 17 (or turned 18 early this year). And I saw more tears shed at the rink recently than during hockey school or those early days…...
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3+ week, 6+ day ago (18+ words) If Hot Flashes and Night Sweats Are Your New Normal, It's Time to Talk to Your Doctor'Savvy Mom...
A Parent's Guide to the Weirdest (and Scariest) Winter Sports
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (894+ words) Every four years, the Winter Olympics arrive and, with them, a familiar parental reaction" Wait" people let their children train to do THAT? One minute you're watching figure skaters twirling about and feeling safe and cozy. The next, a teenager…...
Resolve to Do the Bare Minimum of Parenting: Show Up
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (617+ words) Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all parenting philosophies. Many parents are blending different styles and tailoring then to meet their needs. For example, take the nurturing core of gentle parenting and pair it with clear boundaries and structure. A "hybrid…...