By Heather our Globetrotting MamaIt should be simple (hop in the car, pack up the kids and hit the road) but kids who tire of looking out the window before you've left the driveway will derail the best road trip intentions. But there's hope. Remember who's in charge (them), who needs to be (you) and … [Read more...]

I was chatting with a friend a few weeks ago and we got into a friendly discussion (ahem) about our husbands and how they never hear the baby cry at night. NEVER!In fact, in both of our cases, our husbands have to be repeatedly spoken to and nudged (ok, kicked) in order to wake up, even if the baby … [Read more...]

I have always loved swimming. Just ask my parents. I have fond memories of them driving me to Nepean Sportsplex in Ottawa when I was 16, THREE TIMES A WEEK. However my real introduction to swimming was at camp. I had this amazing swim instructor (who is now a facebook friend), and she was the one … [Read more...]

I must admit that we at urbanmoms.ca Book Reviews are normally lucky enough to get advance copies of the books we review, so that we can come to you with our take on new titles when they're still hot off the presses. However, in the case of The Lost Symbol (Dan Brown's sequel to his massive … [Read more...]

Imagine having a sick child. Now, imagine having to travel, with your family, to another town, another city, maybe even another province, to get the proper medical care for your child. Now imagine in addition to all the stresses of hospital visits, tests, procedures and surgeries, having to worry … [Read more...]

Well, it's a new year, and for many people, that means it's time for New Year's Resolutions. It's interesting to me to observe peoples' reactions to the new year and to resolution-making. Obviously advertisers are out in full-force selling us every kind of exercise machine, gym memberships, vitamins … [Read more...]

If one of your resolutions is to clean out your closet, but like most resolutions, it's hard to get started, then perhaps this idea might inspire you. Step One Identify a not-for-profit organization to receive your closet donations. My choice in Toronto is Dress Your Best, which helps new and … [Read more...]

It's snowing today, as I look out my window and write this, and I'm reminded of the beautiful poem "Snowflakes" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The first verse goes like this:Out of the bosom of the Air, Out of the cloud-folds of her garments shaken, Over the woodlands brown and bare, Over the … [Read more...]