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Tag: Sonia Verma

Look, Ma! The Big Deal About Really Big Families

November 21, 2016momstownParentingNo commentshot topics, Look, Ma!, pregnancy, Sonia Verma

A 65-year-old mother of 13 children is pregnant with quadruplets. A Canadian family has 18 children. A U.S. couple’s video defiantly announcing their fourth pregnancy makes us wonder: Is the size of someone’s family really anyone else’s business?

By Sonia Verma
National Editor

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Look, Ma! Today’s Parent Lists The Best Kids’ Books In Canada

May 12, 2015momstownParentingNo commentsLiteracy, Look, Ma!, Sonia Verma

My kid is starting to read, and every fresh page fills me elation. momstown has entire programs dedicated to literacy — hundreds of moms across the country join them every week — and we LOVE this awesome, age-specific list from Today’s Parent

By Sonia Verma
National Editor

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Look, Ma! Yes To Online Safety For Our Kids; No To Fearmongering

May 6, 2015momstownParentingNo commentsLook, Ma!, safety, Sonia Verma

Despite what a deeply flawed viral video says, it’s not so much “stranger danger” in the park that we need to fear. Two separate sets of arrests highlight how the Internet is the anonymous predator’s preferred hunting ground

By Sonia Verma
National Editor

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Got Your Hands Full? Me Too

May 5, 2015momstownParentingNo commentsMother's Day, Sonia Verma

Mom Hands are strong, yet gentle. Capable. Comforting. And they never stop moving. Sound familiar? Mom Hands embody everything mom is

By Sonia Verma
National Editor

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Colour Me Glad This Picnic Season

April 19, 2015momstownReal LifeNo commentsSonia Verma, sponsored, Spring

We picnic a lot, and thanks to GLAD containers, the condiment-hating kid and the dipper of all things can both have exactly what they want, without stressing me out

Sponsored post by Sonia Verma
National Editor

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Look, Ma! Professor Live-Tweets High-School Sex-Ed Class

April 18, 2015momstownParentingNo commentsLook, Ma!, sex, Sonia Verma

Outraged by the style and content of an abstinence-heavy lesson, a Michigan professor takes to Twitter. Her experience seems extra relevant to Ontarians, whose children will soon be taught a revised sex-ed curriculum

By Sonia Verma

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Look, Ma! Going Out Sans Kids; and Strong Is The New Pretty

April 13, 2015momstownParentingNo commentsLook, Ma!, moms night out, Sonia Verma

Are you able to leave the nagging guilt at home with the diaper bag? And what about restaurants that want to be kid-free zones? Also today: Today’s Parent looks at Strong is the New Pretty; 5 facts about Hillary Clinton; and a CBC quiz

By Sonia Verma
National editor

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Look, Ma! Pink Shirt Day; Game of Chairs; Can You Trust Your Birth Control?

April 8, 2015momstownParentingNo commentsbullying, Look, Ma!, Sonia Verma, women's health

Today’s roundup has a great article on intervening when you see someone being bullied; Sesame Street’s kid-friendly Game of Thrones sendup; The return of the mighty Brontosaurus; and a handy interactive look at birth-control

By Sonia Verma

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Look, Ma: Master Consignment Sales; and If Stay-at-Home Parents Charged By The Hour

April 7, 2015momstownParentingNo commentsbaby basics, Breastfeeding, Look, Ma!, Passover, Sonia Verma

One dad crunches some numbers to show his wife he really DOES value her. Also catching our eye today: Tips to make the most of mom-to-mom sales; breastfeeding and food reactions; and a Passover explainer

By Sonia Verma
National Editor

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Look, Ma! Autism Awareness; Our ‘Breastmilk’ Cocktail

April 2, 2015momstownParentingNo commentsApril Fool's Day, Autism Awareness, dads, Look, Ma!, Sonia Verma

A wealth of information and first-hand stories from parents for Autism Awareness Day; A wink to the readers who liked yesterday’s Tipsy Nipple; and a reminder to check our roundup for local Easter Activities. Also today: our response to a nasty meme belittling C-section moms

By Sonia Verma
National Editor

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Look, Ma! The Power Of A Baby Shower

March 30, 2015momstownParentingNo commentsBreastfeeding, Look, Ma!, Sonia Verma

But no thanks to the breastmilk facial; And Hilary Duff talks about green hair and a famous bikini photo

By Sonia Verma

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Seriously, Your New Guilty Pleasure Is … Weetabix?

March 30, 2015momstownReal LifeNo commentsideas, Sonia Verma, sponsored

Before we tried Weetabix, I planned to try using it to make tart shells, gratins and energy balls. Then my kids made it clear that there are indeed a zillion ways you can mix it up, but you can do it all without messing with a classic. Also, I need to get my own box

Sponsored post by Sonia Verma
National Editor

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Look, Ma! Why Angelina Jolie’s Decision Matters; And A Touching Announcement

March 25, 2015momstownParentingNo commentshealth, Look, Ma!, Sonia Verma, women's health

Even this skeptic is impressed by the star’s well-reasoned, candid explanation of her decision to have her ovaries removed, triggering early menopause. It can’t have been an easy choice, even if it was a clear one. Also today: The Queen of Soul; A tearjerker pregnancy announcement, and #foundbunny wins hearts around the globe

By Sonia Verma

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Do You Know An Everyday Hero? The Search For Goodness Starts Here

March 22, 2015momstownReal LifeNo commentscharity, Sonia Verma, sponsored

Canadians are full of genuine goodness. We work hard to help others, and it’s time some of the unsung heroes had their stories told. Nominate someone whose story you’d like to tell for Shreddies #SearchForGoodness

Sponsored post by Sonia Verma

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Look, Ma! Frozen 2, Iron Man, And Cinderella

March 13, 2015momstownParentingNo commentsLook, Ma!, Sonia Verma

#Frozen 2 is real! As is Iron Man, just ask 7-year-old Alex. And holy crap, Disney: Why my family is not (yet) going to watch the new live-action Cinderella movie

By Sonia Verma

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