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Back to School Countdown Week 1
What happened? Suddenly it’s back to school time, and those piles of binders, backpacks, and pencils are showing up in stores. Don’t worry, we’ll walk you through this. This is our Back to School...
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Back to School Countdown Week 2
School is inching ever closer, but don’t panic – we’re here to help you sort it out. If you missed last week’s suggestions, pop over and have a read. Deep clean Time to clear out the detritus of summer...
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Back to School Countdown Week 3
It’s everywhere now – the commercials on TV, the specials at the grocery store, the banners in the windows of every shoe store ever. Don’t fret, we’re here for you. If you missed our first two weeks of...
View ArticleIn the news … Preparing for Kindergarten
August 24, 2015 VancouverMom.ca publisher Christine Pilkington discusses how to get your little one ready for kindergarten. Your browser does not support frames. Click here to view the frameless...
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Back to School Countdown Week 4
We’re nearly there, the kids go back next week. Savour those relatively easy days left, catch a sunset, take an after-dinner walk, eat a very good ice cream. Catch up on all the previous weeks here:...
View ArticleIn the news … back to school backpacks
August 31, 2015 Back-to-school: Vancouver Mom.ca on CTV News on must-have backpack essentials. >> View more clips of Vancouver Mom in the news! The post In the news … back to school backpacks...
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5 things we forget to label
I’m sure you’ve organized everything now. Personally, I find I’m standing at the school door and realize that some critical pieces are missing my son’s name. Argh. Water bottle, and the back-up one I...
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Vote for Your Favourite Vancouver Mom Blogger of 2016
We have spent the past week sharing our Top 30 Vancouver Mom Bloggers of 2016 with you all. They really are all fabulous. But don’t take our word for it — check them out for yourself. If you’re ready...
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5 tips to ease your child’s back to school anxiety
Some kids need a little help making the transition back to school There are still a few weeks to go before we start packing lunches and zipping up backpacks, but your child might already be thinking...
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The cutest school gear for tiny scholars: preschool essentials
No one is more excited for the upcoming school year than those who have never been before. Here are a few places in the city to find essential preschool gear your little ones will want to live in,...
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Don’t forget to label these 5 back to school essentials
You’re probably beginning to organize a few things for school now. Personally, I find I’m standing at the school door and realize that some critical pieces are missing my son’s name. Argh. Water...
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How to make school night meals easy? Your slow cooker is your BFF
Getting everyone in the fam back into a routine once September rolls around is no easy task. After you’ve packed the lunches, zipped every backpack, and figured out the drop offs and pickups, planning...
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5 tricks to get kids in bed earlier for back to school
It’s almost time to head back to school and that means trying to get your family back into a regular routine. Say goodbye to late movie nights and weekday sleep-ins, and say hello to bedtime routines...
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Rainy day relief: 5 Vancouver spots to take the kids in yucky weather
It’s no secret that it rains in Vancouver. A lot. Fortunately, there are some really fun places for those rainy days when the weather makes you want to stay indoors but the kids want (NEED) to get out...
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Back-to-school traditions: make it a mom-and-me date!
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer is winding down and beach days, picnics and water parks will soon be replaced with homework, after-school activities and early bedtimes. But before we...
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3 things super-organized moms always do once school starts
Hey girl, save yourself the hassle. Grocery shop online instead. Make lunches the night before Whipping up a jam sandwich and tossing in baby carrots may seem like a quick and easy task, but when your...
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Give them fuel for school: easy, healthy snacks for kids
Happy, healthy, hungry. Kid-friendly snacks give them what they crave. Snack time is super important for kids, whether it’s during school or afterwards. We all want our kiddos noshing on easy, healthy,...
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Vote for Your Favourite Vancouver Mom Blogger of 2016
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5 tips to ease your child’s back to school anxiety
Some kids need a little help making the transition back to school There are still a few weeks to go before we start packing lunches and zipping up backpacks, but your child might already be thinking...
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Back to School: 6 Tips from Vancouver Teachers
The first few weeks of school can be an exciting and overwhelming experience for kids and parents alike! Here are six tips from Vancouver teachers to help set your child up for success. Early Bedtime...
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