If you are a WAHM (work at home mom), you know it’s not easy to both take care of baby and get any work done. But with some planning and time management, it can be doable. Here are 5 tips […]
Any members out there have the writing bug? I am hoping to find articles or informative blog posts and post them here on CalgaryMoms.ca once a week. I am looking for anything that a mom would find interesting. If you […]
Back to school means back to hectic schedules. If you’re a parent with kids in sports, you’re registering them for lessons, buying their equipment, driving them to practice, helping them fundraise and more. Whether you are raising an elite athlete, […]
Are you headed on a family road trip this summer? Don’t fear the confinement of the car for long hours. Ford Canada has put together some road trip tips that will help make sure your getaway is full of good […]
Unlimited Instant Access To Large Variety Of Streaming TV Shows And Movies Picked Especially For Kids 12 And Under Now on XBOX 360 Since introducing the section in August 2011, Netflix members have watched more than two billion hours of […]
Parents Spend More Time Shopping for School Supplies than in Academic Preparation for the School Year A national survey recently conducted by Léger Marketing* for Oxford Learning — Canada’s leader in supplementary education with more than 25 years of experience […]
It’s the age-old question… To Shave or Not to Shave? Is a man’s scruff or unshaven appearance more acceptable in the summer? Despite the romantic notion that summers in Canada are footloose and carefree, a new survey commissioned by […]
Staples + AIR MILES = Summer “FUN-damentals” for local kids ~ Packs to 37 Boys and Girls Clubs in Alberta communities. This summer, Staples Canada and the AIR MILES® Reward Program are partnering to offer even more value to customers […]
As the summer heats up, Health & Safety Watch is reminding Canadians that high heat and humidity can be very dangerous for both humans and pets. With several heat advisories being issued throughout Canada it is important that we […]
With Canada Day right around the corner, Health & Safety Watch wants to remind you about the importance of firework safety. Did you know: •Sparklers can reach 1,800° Fahrenheit (982° Celsius) – hot enough to melt gold. •Fireworks commonly known […]
Being home alone with small children and no one else to talk to is enough to challenge the sanity of even the most devoted mother. Add to that the stresses of loneliness, having nobody who understands what you’re going through, […]
I’m worried about how to help my son and daughter turn into ethical, caring people, especially with all the questionable influences out there these days. Any ideas? It’s a real issue. With the loss of community in the past two […]
With kids back in the classrooms Health & Safety Watch and Health Canada are reminding parents of the importance of allergy awareness when packing lunches for their children. Severe allergic reactions can occur quickly and without warning, and some foods […]
People generally are very casual in North America. They value comfort before anything else. Unfortunately, comfort now means faded jeans, ball caps, flip flops/runners, t-shirts/tops, exercise pants, etc worn to every occasion. I wonder if this all started with […]
Finding BALANCE in an “everybody wants a piece o’ me” world. As an international speaker, entrepreneur and mother of three, I know “busy”. But I also know the Law of Attraction, so here are a few powerful tips for finding […]
You’re not alone when it comes to outgrowing the family car. The good news is that buying a bigger car doesn’t require a bigger budget and getting a great deal on a used vehicle can be as simple as 1-2-3: […]
Calgarymoms.com, the website devoted to providing Calgary moms with a supportive place to connect with each other, recently launched five provincial websites for Canadian moms. Now moms and moms-to-be across Canada can experience the same friendship, fun and support that […]
I have had the wonderful privilege of potty training 4 children. The first in 1983 and the last one in February of 2002! All were completed by their 2nd birthday, even my son. So I often have people ask what […]
Moms in Canada are smarter when they multitask. That’s because, thanks to the technology of podcasting, they can learn about their favorite mom-related topics without taking time out of their daily routine. Imagine hearing the latest pregnancy news while going […]
“Just eat a few saltines and you’ll be ok”. I don’t know about you, but as someone who suffered with prolonged, severe morning sickness (which I affectionately call morning noon and night sickness), When I hear someone say this, I […]
A doula is something between a midwife, and a pre-natal instructor. The word originally came from the Greek, where it meant a woman’s personal servant. And while doulas today still serve the needs of women, they are very specific […]
Considerng a waterbirth? Think about it this way…..Wouldn’t a peacful and serene birth, with a relaxed and focused mother be a wonderful way to bring a baby into this world? Having a waterbirth is an option for Mom’s who want […]
Like so many parents, I too sometimes have a hard time dealing with my children’s upsets. You know how your children go through different experiences with other children where one day their peers are nice and the next day they’re […]
Mommy I don’t feel well. Sometimes it seems like we need a medical degree to determine if our child is too sick for school. According to family physician Dr. Cathryn Kuzyk, “It’s sometimes quite difficult to know if a mildly […]
Maybe Mary Poppins did have a point: a spoonful of sugar can help the medicine go down. There are a number of reasons why children dislike taking medicine, but the biggest culprit is usually the taste. Often the cure can, […]
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