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Structure for Children
May 18, 2013, No Comments

My friends were exhausted. And for good reason. They have a 4 year old and a 1 year old, commute to work, and have to wa ...

Tips for Treating Head Lice
May 18, 2013, No Comments

This is one topic that most of us aren’t pontificating over at a cocktail party, but most parents will need a few tips ...

When Your Child Lies
May 2, 2013, No Comments

“Liar, liar, pants on fire!” Most parents are completely flabbergasted when their offspring tells a fib, no matter w ...

Sharks and Rays at the Vancouver Aquarium
April 4, 2013, No Comments

The Secret World of Sharks and Rays runs from February 7 - April 30, 2013 at the Vancouver Aquarium. Unlike my recent u ...

At-Home Activities
March 12, 2013, 8 Comments

Recently, we have been feeling so much pressure to register, to organize play dates, to structure.  What about spontane ...

Watch them Play with Peekaboo Beans
February 5, 2013, No Comments

When I think ‘play’, I don’t imagine kids in stuffy suits.  As the mom as two highly sensitive kids, ...

Playtime! A Twitter Party to Level the Field
January 31, 2013, 1 Comment

At UrbanMommies some of our most popular articles focus on ‘energy busters for toddlers’, ‘top fun and educational ...

Are Sport and Play a Luxury?
November 14, 2012, No Comments

What is a luxury?  Louis Vuitton, of course.  And silk pajamas.  A suite at the Four Seasons. Truffles are at the top ...