back to school

8 Things Your Child Needs Before Starting Kindergarten

Managing Separation Anxiety In Kids

Get The Most Out Of Curriculum Night At Your Child’s School

Best Local Back To School Shopping In Vancouver

Your Best Bets For Local Back-to-School Shopping In Calgary

Start The School Year In Style With These Must-Haves From Carter’s

Fun Stationery Supplies For Back To School

The Savviest Back To School Guide Ever!

Best Kids Shoes For Back To School

The 10-Day Back-to-School Lunch Meal Plan

- back-to-school
- August 8, 2023
8 Things Your Child Needs Before Starting Kindergarten

Is your firstborn starting Kindergarten? Veteran moms and teachers share the 8 things you really need before your little one heads to class (sniff).
- parenting,mom-101
- November 13, 2022
Managing Separation Anxiety in Kids

Back to school. Back to sports. Back to life. And if back-to-life jitters have become back-to-life separation anxiety, what should we do?
- back-to-school
- September 19, 2022
Get the Most Out of Curriculum Night at Your Child’s School

Curriculum Night is a great opportunity to see your child's school. To make the most of this quick visit, here are some key things you can do...
- shopping
- September 1, 2022
Best Local Back to School Shopping in Vancouver

Did September sneak up on you, too? Here's some of our top picks for local back to school shopping in Vancouver and the surrounding areas:
- shopping
- September 1, 2022
Your Best Bets for Local Back-to-School Shopping in Calgary

Did September sneak up on you! We've rounded up a few of our favourite kids' clothing shops for back to school shopping in Calgary!
- mom-101,back-to-school
- August 28, 2022
Start the School Year in Style with These Must-Haves from Carter’s

Read on for a peek at the season’s back-to-school must-haves that you’ll want to add to your shopping list.
- mom-101,back-to-school
- August 23, 2022
Fun Stationery Supplies for Back to School

Who says school supplies have to be boring?! Check out these useful but fun stationery supplies for back to school...
- mom-101,back-to-school
- September 19, 2022
The Savviest Back to School Guide Ever!

Backpacks and lunches and tears, oh my! Our Back to School Guide is your savvy secret weapon to mastering this most(ly) wonderful time of the year.
- gear,family-life,back-to-school
- August 18, 2022
Best Kids Shoes for Back to School

These 11 picks are all great options for parents and kids who want the best kids shoes for back to school.
- back-to-school
- August 30, 2022
The 10-Day Back-to-School Lunch Meal Plan

Ease into your back-to-school routine with our 10-day school lunch meal plan, complete with recipes. Mix and match the days for your kids' preferences.
- events,attractions
- September 2, 2021
Toronto: The Savvy Guide to September

Our usual back to school excitement is tinged with anxiety this year, but let's make the most of our (usually) glorious September weather and enjoy a mix of work and play...
- safety,family-life,mom-101,back-to-school
- August 31, 2021
Should I Be Worried About the Kids Going Back to School?

My kids are going back to school and I don’t know how to feel about it! I was eagerly counting the days but now... Shouldn't I be worried about COVID?
- back-to-school
- August 22, 2021
5 Ways to Make the Back to School Transition Easier

Back to school doesn't mean 'back to chaos'. Check out these 5 steps to help your family ease into your back to school transition...
- parenting,family-life
- August 23, 2021
Back-to-School Countdown: Checklist

Love it or loathe it, back to school is almost here. And to make it easier on everyone, it's best to start some prep now to avoid a rough transition. Here are a few quick tasks to tackle for smooth September sailing.
- food
- August 18, 2021
The Best No-Brainer Snack Ideas for School Lunches

Here are a few of our no-brainer, delicious, kid-friendly and simple (read: you don’t have to be a Pinterest master to make them) school lunch snack ideas.
- parenting,family-life
- September 29, 2020
Is Your Child Not Eating Their Lunch At School? Try This

If you find your little one is coming home from school at the end of the day with an almost untouched lunch, here are some strategies to get them filling their tummies.
- parenting,family-life
- September 15, 2020
Questions To Ask Your Child After School To Get Them Talking

If you're starting each conversation with 'How was your day?', your chats might get very frustrating and end very quickly. Here's how to solve that.
- back-to-school
- September 9, 2020
Simple, Sweet Ways To Bring Positivity To Your Kids’ School Days

While we can’t make things go back to how it used to be for our kids, we can at the very least bring them some comfort, security and reassurance each day.
- No Category
- August 31, 2020
These Are The Questions Canadian Parents Need To Ask

Many school boards are being thrust into taking an all-or-nothing approach. Here are some questions you might want to be asking.
- back-to-school,health,shopping
- November 11, 2020
What You Need to Know About Your Kids’ Vision As They Get Ready for School Again

Regardless of whether your child will be attending school at home or in the classroom, vision plays an important role in their learning success.
- back-to-school,food
- August 5, 2020
51 Back to School Lunch Ideas and Recipes (Plus, 10 Bonus Lunch-Making Tips)

These lunch ideas for kids will help you get through the school year and keep the kids feeling full and healthy.
- mom-101,back-to-school
- August 28, 2019
What I Want My Boys To Remember on the First Day of School

As my boys get ready to step onto the school bus in September, these are the things I want them to remember.
- family-life
- August 28, 2019
Missing The First Day of School as a Working Parent

Summer is about to wrap up and the stores are filled with parents getting the last items off the school supply list. Some are looking forward to the first day of school. Personally, my mama heart is breaking because I will be missing the first day of school.
- back-to-school,food
- August 17, 2021
10 Simple, Creative School Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters

These creative school lunch ideas are simple, but crowd-pleasing and easy to make (many ahead of time) for lunchtime wins for everyone.
- parenting
- August 17, 2021
Easy Ways to Make School Mornings Less Hectic

Try practicing some of these things each day (whether you’re leaving the house or not) and once school starts, getting to school on time will be a breeze.
- family-life,back-to-school
- September 9, 2019
7 Things to Do Now to Get Ready for Back to School

Whether it’s their first time or you’re all seasoned pros by now, here are a few things you can do to make the back-to-school transition smoother.
- back-to-school
- August 18, 2021
Best Indoor Shoes for School (and Outdoor Shoes, Too)

Here's a list of a few of our favourite quality options for indoor shoes for school and great outdoor shoes for everyday.
- back-to-school
- August 23, 2019
What Your Child Needs to Know for Kindergarten (And What You Need to Know Too)

There are some things your kids should know for kindergarten—but it's not all about reading and writing. And they absolutely don't have to be mastered by day 1.
- lunch,back-to-school
- August 17, 2021
How to Build the Perfect School Lunch

If you’re in need of some ideas for your kids' lunches, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to pack a great school lunch for your kids.
- style-beauty,mom-101,back-to-school
- July 30, 2019
Our Favourite Picks from Joe Fresh: Back to School Clothes 2019

Time to outfit your little ones in some of the season’s most adorable duds!
- shopping
- August 9, 2019
Head Back to School in Style with Joe Fresh and SavvyMom

We're partnering up with Joe Fresh to make sure the kids head back to school in style—and we’d love it if you’d join us!
- cold-flu
- November 15, 2018
A Parent’s Guide to Surviving the First Year of Daycare & School Colds

Here’s what you need to know about managing your kids’ colds and keeping everyone as happy and healthy as possible this school year.
- back-to-school
- September 3, 2018
How Many After-School Activities Are Too Many?

There is no magic answer that suits every child and family. However, there is an answer that's just right for you, your child and your entire family—it's just a matter of finding it.
- back-to-school
- August 31, 2018
Getting organized for a successful school year

September marks the beginning of a new school year, and it's the perfect time to get organized. Check out my favourite back to school organizing ideas. They are easy, they are inexpensive, and they really work.
- food
- January 2, 2021
3 Tips for Easier Weekday Breakfasts + Banana Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies

Over the last few years of weekday morning madness, I’ve developed some tips and tricks that can help get breakfast on the table, even on the busiest of mornings. Here are my top three tips for breakfast success and some quick breakfast ideas.
- back-to-school
- August 24, 2018
Prep for back to school by making this adorable crayon pencil holder

What is better than a new box of crayons? What about an adorable pencil holder made with brightly coloured crayons? It's easy and inexpensive to make, and it makes a great desk accessory.
- back-to-school
- August 23, 2021
Going Back to School with an IEP

If your child is headed back to school with an IEP, here are some strategies to develop a positive relationship with their teachers, so your kids can have a successful year:
- back-to-school
- August 19, 2018
5 Things to Do Now to Prep for Back-to-School

The best way to gently ease into the school routine is by being prepared and starting early.
- family-life,shopping
- July 31, 2018
7 Reasons Why School Uniforms are Great

If you are on the fence about whether you are for or against school uniforms you need to read on. As someone who has gone to schools with and without a uniform policy, I happily send my children to school each morning wearing uniforms.
- mom-101
- September 22, 2017
My Kids Don’t Need Me Anymore

Because our summer had been so wonderful, I did not do my usual jig of joy when the kids went back to school this year.
- mom-101
- September 15, 2017
My Heart Aches for My Kindergartener

My son started Junior Kindergarten (JK) last week and while we never had any issues with him in nursery school, JK didn't go as well.
- shopping
- October 31, 2017
Best Local Ottawa Shops to Get Last-Minute Back to School Gear

Are you noticing that the backpack you thought would last is falling apart? Or maybe your child’s growth spurt happened this week (of course it did). We’ve rounded up some local shops where you can still purchase great back to school items.
- back-to-school
- September 10, 2017
Four Kids and A Bus: Encouraging Independence and Confidence in Our Children

This week in Ontario, kids across the province have been heading back to school.
- family-life
- September 10, 2017
Teacher Tips For Managing Back to School Anxiety

Back to school is super exciting and fun… for some kids. For other kids, it is a recipe for anxiety overload.
- family-life
- October 17, 2017
Separated Siblings: She Waves Goodbye As He Leaves For High School

She hugged him goodbye and said, "Have fun at high school big brother.
- family-life
- September 7, 2017
Dear Mama of the Crying Child

Last year, when my son was just three years old, I walked him to kindergarten. I was ready for him to go, and I know he was ready, too.
- mom-101
- September 27, 2020
8 Things to Make Busy School Mornings Less Stressful

Weekday mornings are a special kind of torture for moms who are getting themselves and their littles ready, all on a tight schedule.
- mom-101
- September 1, 2017
Back to School Shopping: 10 Ways to Save Your Money and Your Sanity

If you have kids, you know that school is starting up again (Yay!? Boo!?).
- back-to-school
- September 5, 2017
23 Best Breakfast Recipes for Kids

Mornings can be torturous enough without a reminder that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But seriously, it is. Take a deep breath and get inspired by the 23 Best Breakfast Recipes for Kids.
- back-to-school
- August 6, 2021
Back Pain? A Chiropractor Weighs in on the Health Risks of Heavy Backpacks

Is your kid's backpack too heavy? If they're hauling around more than 15% of their body weight, they need to lighten up. Now!
- back-to-school
- August 17, 2021
Tips for Managing Multiple Kids in Extra Curricular Activities

Facing a hectic activity schedule is daunting. Here’s how a mom of six manages extra curricular activities. (Doesn't it already seem easier?)
- back-to-school
- August 29, 2017
Back to School from a Teacher’s Perspective (Plus Hilarious Kids’ Artwork)

The good, the bad, and the hilariously inappropriate. A former teacher spills on first-day jitters, letting loose in the staff room, and a few of the best pics from the vault.
- back-to-school
- August 17, 2021
Back to School: School Supplies Shopping List

Here's a helpful school supplies shopping list by grade. You may not need everything on it, but it's a great guideline to get you started.
- back-to-school
- August 25, 2017
10 Energy Bite Recipes to Try This Fall

Looking for some healthy snack ideas for when the kids head back to school? Energy bites are the perfect snack to have on hand for when the kids come home hungry after school or need a quick snack before they head off to their extra-curricular activities.
- back-to-school
- September 6, 2017
This Is What Happened When I Had My Kids Pack Their Own School Lunches

I used to dread packing my kids lunches. Then I decided to have them pack their own lunches, and this is what happened.
- family-life
- September 20, 2019
How to Educate You & Your Kids on Internet Safety

The Internet is essentially a “place” kids can go, and parents need to be as vigilant about where their kids are online as they are in their own bricks and mortar neighbourhoods.
- food
- August 23, 2017
Book Review: The School Year Survival Cookbook

Designed to guide parents in all aspects of feeding their family through the school year, this book is perfect for those with school-aged kids who need both the how and the what when it comes to food and keeping their littles well fed.
- family-life
- August 22, 2017
A Kindergarten Checklist & First Day of School Printables {FREE}

Here's a helpful checklist to go through before your little one starts kindergarten for the first time.
- breakfast
- August 21, 2017
12 Easy Breakfast Recipes for Busy School Mornings

These healthy breakfasts and snacks are all homemade, but if you make them ahead, you'll get through the morning rush with ease.
- back-to-school
- August 4, 2020
Going Back to School: 80s Style

If you could return to one particular time in your life, when would that be? For me, it’s the summer of 1986.
- back-to-school
- August 21, 2017
Why You Should Have Your Kids’ Eyes Checked Before School

There's a lot to do before the new school year begins. But one thing you definitely shouldn't overlook is the health of your kid's eyes.
- wellness
- January 10, 2017
Feeling Frazzled? Here’s How I Cope

January wasn't supposed to be like this.
- parenting
- November 4, 2016
Did Your Back-To-School Checklist Include Vaccinations?

As our kids prepared to return to school—or attend for the very first time—I'm sure we were all diligent about school supplies, lunch containers, indoor shoes, and maybe even some new clothing.
- No Category
- September 29, 2016
7 Audiobooks for Your Next Drive

Back-to-school, back-to-the-grind, back-to-traffic! For many, September marks the return of commuter traffic.
- back-to-school
- September 26, 2016
Organizing Tips for All That School Paper

When kids go back to school it means way too much paper is coming home.
- organization
- June 13, 2017
How to Use a Visual Schedule

We all struggle with the insanity of getting out the door with kids of any age.
- family-life
- September 23, 2016
Recognizing the Signs of Bullying & Learning to #BeAwesome

Going back to school makes me anxious.
- back-to-school
- September 22, 2016
Tips for Parents Who Are Stressed Out with Back to School

Kids aren't the only ones who can have a hard time adjusting to the new school routines in fall.
- family-life,events
- October 28, 2016
On September 24, Come Out and #BeAwesome at Dufferin Mall

On September 24, Dufferin Mall is hosting a special event in support of the anti-bullying movement.
- back-to-school
- September 14, 2016
5 Pain-Free Ways to Fundraise for Your Child’s School

The days of fundraising by selling chocolate almonds, cookies and magazine subscriptions that no one really wants are gone.
- babies-kids
- June 13, 2017
Stop Lice in Their Tracks

While I've never had lice and neither have my children, I have a confession: when I was a kid, I was dying to catch lice! Yes, I was weird.
- No Category
- September 15, 2016
5 Back to School Lunches Your Children Won’t Eat

September means several things; the changing of the leaves, the cooling of the air, the migration of the geese and being bombarded with posts about "Healthy and Delicious Back to School Lunch Ideas!" While nice that I don't have to watch them reject their food for a while, I do equally hate unpacking it again at the end of the day after it has been sitting in a hot classroom for six hours.
- parenting
- September 12, 2016
Be Yourself and Find Your Tribe

Getting out of the house to school in the morning with three kids is a challenge.
- back-to-school
- September 8, 2016
September Snapshots: First Day of School Pictures

It's the first day of school, and we all want to capture those precious memories with a photo or two.
- back-to-school
- February 13, 2017
I Know Why You’re Worried About the First Day of School

The time has finally come.
- back-to-school
- September 8, 2016
Three Back to School Duct Tape Projects Your Kids Will Love

Just in time for back to school, we've got three duct tape projects your kids will love! Get step-by-step instructions (with photos) for making a pencil case, cell phone case and decorated notebook or binder, all with duct tape.
- lunch
- September 8, 2016
Lunch Box Inspiration: 5 Moms to Follow

After a summer of picnics, play dates and meals on-the-go, I'm out of energy and ideas.
- family-life
- September 8, 2016
Meet Her Where She Is

The start of a new school year can bring an increase in social issues for kids.
- child-care
- September 7, 2016
It’s September Again! Am I Ready?

Going back to school is a popular blog post in September.
- back-to-school
- September 6, 2016
Should Teachers Get Back-to-School Presents?

It's my son's first day of Junior Kindergarten and I already feel like a failure as a parent.
- back-to-school
- September 6, 2016
Parents Beware: The First Week Back is Weird

Ah, the new school year.
- family-life
- September 6, 2016
Back to School, Back to Sleep Schedules

September is here! You've purchased the backpack, the school supplies, and the autumn wardrobe, and you've painstakingly navigated Pinterest for hundreds of great lunch plans and snack ideas.
- back-to-school
- September 6, 2016
Happy New (School) Year. Here’s What It Will Look Like.

A month-to-month guide to what the new school year is really going to look like.
- summer
- February 13, 2017
The Summer Activity Books Are Empty and Other Back to School Confessions

My daughter's junior kindergarten report card was amazing.
- health
- August 31, 2016
Help Your Teen Fight Back to School Stress

Back to School is a monumental time for most teens.
- pick-of-the-week
- August 29, 2016
Mabel’s Labels My School Years Book

Whether you're already the crafty, scrapbooking type, or you've just always wanted to be, this is the book that can help.
- back-to-school
- September 19, 2016
How Teachers Really Feel About Going Back to School

Much has been written about back-to-school everything, from the stresses, the excitement, the anxiety, the shopping, and the organizing—for both parents and children.
- back-to-school
- August 22, 2016
Made in Toronto: Back-to-School Fashion

Too cool for school.
- back-to-school
- August 19, 2016
The Best Back to School Plan Ever

With the first day of school just around the corner, I've designed a simple back to school plan for parents and tweens.
- back-to-school
- June 13, 2017
Kindergarten Advice from Educators and Parents

With the new school year right around the corner, there are many parents getting ready to send their little ones to school for the very first time.
- health
- August 24, 2016
Join Our #BTSVision Eye Opener Twitter Party

It's that time of year again—time to work on your 'list'.
- food
- September 28, 2015
First Day of School Dinner

Itâs become a lovely family tradition for us to have a special family dinner -just the four of us, to celebrate the first day of school, and hear all the details of the day.
- family-life
- September 11, 2015
The Back-to-School Advice That Really Matters

I'm going to breathe a big sigh of relief when the kids go back to school next week.
- food
- September 10, 2015
10 Snack Ideas For Your Child’s Lunch Box

Snacks are just as important as lunch for school. Here are 10 snack ideas for your child's lunch that they are sure to love!
- family-life
- September 9, 2015
Back to School: Keeping It Real Version

Today is the first day back for public schools in Ontario, and right across the province parents are rejoicing, or getting weepy, or feeling conflicted. I saw a cross-section of all reactions this morning at drop-off.
- food
- September 4, 2015
Beating the Back-to-School Lunch Box Blues

When our children started school my wife and made a deal: I would do breakfasts and dinner, she would take care of lunches.
- monthly-guide
- May 31, 2016
Canada: The Savvy Guide to September

Moms know that the new year really begins in September. This month is all about fresh starts and new beginnings. Here's our guide to making the most of this exciting time of year.
- food
- September 3, 2015
Raw Corn Salad

A friend of mine Facebook-shared this New York Times article about the end of summer, and reading it felt like taking a walk through my late-August psyche
- events
- October 4, 2016
Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to September

Moms know that the new year really begins in September. This month is all about fresh starts and new beginnings. Here's our guide to making the most of this exciting time of year.
- events
- June 27, 2016
Calgary: The Savvy Guide to September

Moms know that the new year really begins in September. This month is all about fresh starts and new beginnings. Here's our guide to making the most of this exciting time of year.