This Contest is Now Closed Our urbanmoms.ca panel was recently asked to sample Purell instant hand sanitizer and to give us feedback on what they thought and how they used the product.  We were amazed at how many ways our panel members found to take advantage of Purell! First, almost everyone … [Read more...]

I have been pretty busy lately, feeling a bit stressed.  Instead of hibernating or wallowing, what is my solution?  Time with my gal pals!  This probably doesn't seem strange to you because, as women, we inherently know the value of our friendships.  Who do we depend on when the … [Read more...]

Once you’ve decided that a flexible work arrangement is right for you, the next step is to sell  your employer on this new arrangement. I always recommend that moms take the time to put their plan in writing for several reasons. For starters, it shows that you’re serious. A written proposal … [Read more...]

This Contest Has Ended.  Check Back For the Winner to be Announced Soon! Once again, urbanmoms.ca is helping Graco build awareness of the new booster seat legislation in Ontario and the safety issues behind it.  It is now mandatory that any child up to 8 years of age, under 80lbs, or … [Read more...]

We received many emails from members and visitors to the site looking for and requesting an urbanmoms.ca forum. Well, here it is!  This is a place where you can go to relax and chat with other urban moms about what's happening on the site or in other areas of your life.  The forum would … [Read more...]

Today was one of the most strangely difficult days of my parenting career.  I am not exactly sure why but I am an emotional wreck.  My 2 1/2 year old daughter.  My little beauty with flowing shoulder length hair (see pic to the left) was playing at a friend's house when the friend's … [Read more...]

Our urbanmoms.ca panel recently reviewed a new book called Safe Kids, Safe Families by Samantha Wilson.  The author, who worked in London, Ontario as a police officer focusing on crimes against children, has written this book as a practical guide to protecting your children.  Our … [Read more...]

Q:  I see so many parents pushing their children so that they'll be at the top of the heap.  I don't remember being pushed like this as a child.  Sure, my parents wanted good things for me, but I wonder if somehow people want too much for their children?  What do you think? A: … [Read more...]

Our urbanmoms.ca panel recently reviewed a new book called Safe Kids, Safe Families by Samantha Wilson.  The author, who worked in London, Ontario as a police officer focusing on crimes against children, has written this book as a practical guide to protecting your children.  Our … [Read more...]

Do you ever wonder why certain things come your way?  I know I have.  Usually I am able to figure it out in the end but the reasons are not always clear at the time.  When my brother-in-law remarried and my teenage niece, who had dropped out of school in grade 8, was left without a … [Read more...]