“If you don’t know your options, you don’t have any.” A Good Birth, A Safe Birth - Diana Korte and Roberta Scaer In light of all the technology in today’s birth culture, many first time parents are left to wonder… How do I make the choices that are right for me?  How do I understand what … [Read more...]

At urbanmoms.ca we are moms too and we recognize how complex and multi-faceted the modern mom is.  We also know that once we become moms we don't magically conform to a one-dimensional world of motherhood.  Being a mom is a major part of our lives, but not the only part.  We are a … [Read more...]

I was due to have my second child at the end of January.  I finished work before the holidays and enjoyed the rush of Christmas and New Years thinking that I would have a few weeks to get organized before I gave birth.  I didn't think I would be early like I was the first time as so many … [Read more...]

The line has turned double pink and you are experiencing a myriad of emotions. Whether expected or not, whether your first or your fifth (yes, I have five!) the events of pregnancy will be like a whirlwind and at the same time a period of frustration, impatience and learning. Childbirth education is … [Read more...]

There are those people out there who love going to the gym and can do hours of the machines or get invigorated by the totally intense experience of a spinning class.  I am not one of those people and I have always felt like I need to make excuses for why, in a society obsessed with working out, … [Read more...]

At least I hope that is true.  To be honest with you I am feeling a bit scared.  I quit my job to commit myself to urbanmoms.ca full-time and to have some flexibility to spend more time with my kids.  My last day was on Thursday.  Today, Monday, is my first day at home.  I … [Read more...]

I was at the studio today discussing nutrition with one of my members. I was explaining some basic principles about nutrition when the topic of snacking came up. I recommend 3 regular meals and 2 snacks during the day. She was surprised at the snacks I advised her to eat. “Won’t those extra snacks … [Read more...]

  It is so important to have the chance to connect with other moms. The urbanmoms.ca team was lucky enough to have the opportunity to participate in the Today's Parent Baby and Toddler Show this past weekend at the Convention Centre in Toronto.  We met and chatted with some amazing women … [Read more...]

I have been extremely busy as of late and have been fantasizing about who to hang out with when I finally get some kid-free, responsibility-free time.  I actually said to someone the other day, "Wouldn't it be great if we didn't need sleep?  We would have so much more time!" … [Read more...]

Rescue, A Grown-Up Program for New Mothers is a women’s seminar series and group.  Rescue is based on my own personal need to discuss issues that were coming up as a result of having a new baby and the realization that I was not alone in these feelings. Around 6 months after I had my son I … [Read more...]