I’ve waited years for this summer: my youngest kids, at four and six, are finally at the age when I feel comfortable taking my eyes off them for more than 30 seconds when they’re outdoors. I’ve been watching our friends with older children let their kids wander on their own while camping (within reason), longing…
My Fear This Summer
Indoor Herbs
I don’t have much of a green thumb. Actually, I don’t have one at all. But I don’t think I need one if I’m growing herbs, right? Lucky for me, companies have made it easy for people -like me- to grow their food/herbs indoors. And that’s just what I have decided to do this year,…
Parenting Advice: Managing Screen Time For Kids
Oh “screen time”. Every family has a love/hate relationship with you. Sometimes you provide my kids with age-appropriate activity, fun and learning. And sometimes you hold them hostage.
Keep Your Kiddos Safe This Halloween with These Tips
Brooke Tucker-Reid, momstown writer Dress your child as a florescent orange pylon with reflective stripes. My work here is done. In all seriousness, Halloween trick or treating can be a blast for kids but safety must be top of mind. Follow these safety tips before your little monsters hit the town to reap pillow cases…
20 Long Weekend Ideas for Family Fun
Long weekends are the best part of the spring and summer, so momstown has compiled our favourite activities to keep your family active, safe, learning and having fun together!
Back to School 101
One momstown mom’s funny take on how to prepare for sending the kids back to school.
6 Tips For Managing Temper Tantrums
Brooke Tucker-Reid, momstown Writer The more I parent, the more I realize some things our precious little bundles of joy do are mind-bogglingly unavoidable. Like the dreaded tantrum. Like was it really necessary to lose your mind for ten minutes because we didn’t own the colour spoon you so desperately wanted to use? Sometimes I…
How To Get The Kids Out The Door On Time
Like an Olympic sport, beating the morning rush requires skill, dedication, hard work, and grit. momstown’s parent-tested tips will help you get ahead of the clock and save your serenity on school days
By Kristi York
Price Matching and Points: My Frugal Addictions
Points cards. Price matching. Flipp.
Hooked on reducing the cost of her weekly groceries, thrifty mom KRISTI YORK shares how you can gleefully cash in on cartloads of savings
Help Your Child Cope with Trauma
Dealing with trauma is hard for an adult…so imagine what it must do for a child. Here are a few pointers on how to help your child cope with trauma.
Top 6 Must Haves for a Pretend Play Dress-Up Centre
From fairy tales to favourite jobs to superheroes, kids love dress up. Here are some top tips on building up your costume collection for dress up playtime!
12 Tips to Help Prepare Kids for Kindergarten
September is just around the corner, and many parents will be sending their children off to school for the first time. Here are some really great momstown tips on how to get your little one ready for kindergarten.
10 Tips from Moms for Packing Lunches that Kids Love!
We have some great school lunch meal ideas to pass along to you for their lunch box, but we also asked moms on Twitter for the real TIPS to ensure that the lunch box comes home empty!
Top Tips for Buying the Right School Supplies
When you hit grade one, the annual school supply list for back to school shopping begins. Here’s what you need to know.
Top 5 Backpacks from preschool to grade school
It’s happening! Your child is heading off to preschool or kindergarten this fall and you have to find that perfect backpack. Here are some momstown finds to help you choose.
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