Jill Amery, Author at Urban Mommies

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Jill Amery

Jill Amery is a mom of 2 small boys and the Publisher of UrbanMommies, a stylish digital lifestyle magazine filled with fitness, style, health, recipes and savvy mom advice to help you through pregnancy, birth, and raising your kids.

Yogurt, Granola and Fruit Parfait

EAT, family meals, snacks By Jill Amery September 28, 2009 Tags: breakfast, children's recipe, fruit parfait, granola, healthy meals, healthy snacks, snack, yogurt 1 Comment

This one is really simple (so simple the kids can do it) and potentially super healthy. In a bowl or glass, layer or mix healthy yogurt, granola and fruit. There are organic varieties of all three available. This is a great recipe for breakfast or a snack for kids and adults alike.

How to introduce your kids to dogs while outside

grow, LIVE By Jill Amery September 28, 2009 Tags: babies dogs, children dogs, dogs, dogs biting, kids dogs, training dogs 2 Comments

It’s a great time to put our kids in cute wool sweaters and take them out to the city park or the woods for a tromp in the leaves. Well, the good and bad news is that you’re not alone in your thinking. At a variety of parks, woods, and beaches you’ll find a lot of people out walking their dogs –– which, for a new parent, or parents of babies and young children without dogs, can be a source of some anxiety. So how do you introduce your kids to dogs while outside?

H1N1 Influenza: What You Need to Know

FAM, health By Jill Amery September 23, 2009 Tags: antivirals, flu, Flu outbreak, H1N1, Illness prevention, masks, Preventing flu, swine flu, wash hands 3 Comments

There is a lot going around on the news about the worldwide “outbreak” of a new influenza A virus known officially as H1N1 and colloquially as the “swine flu.” Even here in BC, the news is reporting that there are outbreaks occurring at some private schools. With all this information, it can be difficult to separate rumour from fact. The following is summarized from the World Health Organization(WHO) website.

Baby Names: Staff Picks

baby, FAM, pregnancy By Jill Amery September 23, 2009 Tags: Baby Names, creative baby names, Danica Longair No Comments

The Urban Mommies staff love baby names! The possibilities are endless and so much fun to brain storm. So over the next little while we will be featuring themed baby name articles and lists of our staff’s favourite baby names. First we have our Content Editor Danica Longair’s list of favourite baby names. Feel free to borrow some of her ideas! When you’re done reading her favourites, don’t forget to check out our Baby Name section for more great ideas!

Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream

Canada, EAT, ROAM, snacks By Jill Amery September 21, 2009 Tags: green company, ice cream, Molly Moon's Ice Cream, restaurant recommendation, Seattle, Summer treats No Comments

Molly Moon's Ice Cream While in Seattle (Washington) recently, Urban Mommies discovered Molly Moon’s Ice Cream and fell in love! The hand-made ice cream boutique has been featured in Bon Appetit magazine and features fantastic and creative gourmet and European flavours. There’s Birthday Cake and “Scout” Mint for the kids and flavours like Balsamic Strawberry, Honey Lavender and Rosemary Meyer Lemon for the big kids. The flavours–which include vegan sorbets–change daily and they have fabulously creative odd sundaes. Their prices are cheap and their portions are huge! Here’s a tip for ordering:

Your Favourite Baby Products

beauty, GEAR, toys By Jill Amery September 17, 2009 Tags: Baby Bjorn, baby legs, Bio-Oil, Bug and Pickle Belly Cream, Bum Bum Balm, Clarin's Firming Body Oil, DermaMed, diaper dude, ergo baby carrier, favourite product, Lionheart Diaper Wipes Warmer, MiracleBlanket, Moby Wrap, Palmer's Cocoa Butter Massage Cream, PopATot, Snack Trap, Sophie the Giraffe, Swaddle Me 2 Comments

Bug Pickle Belly Cream A little while ago, we had a cool contest where you told us your favourite baby products. (Congrats to Anne Uebbing who won the big prize!) We have a bunch of great ideas, and love it when our readers give us great input. Don’t forget to read the last one. It made us feel pretty good.

And the winners (sorted by category for Pregnancy, Feeding, Diapering, Bathing, Gear, Toys, Clothing) are….

What is the Best Way to start Brushing my Baby’s Teeth?

baby, FAM, health By Jill Amery September 15, 2009 Tags: brushing teeth, first tooth, fluoride, tooth decay, toothbrush, toothpaste 3 Comments

Many parents ask – what is the best way to start brushing my baby’s teeth? Well we have some answers for you!

Begin brushing your baby’s teeth as soon as their first tooth appears. Use a soft, baby toothbrush with just a tiny dab of fluoride toothpaste. Brush twice a day; brushing before bed is especially important. Don’t miss brushing where the teeth and gums meet! Lift your baby’s lip regularly to check for white or brown spots on their teeth. Look closely along the gum line. Call your dentist if you notice anything unusual. Take your baby to see a dentist once their first tooth comes in or by their first birthday.

Healthy Snacks

EAT, snacks By Jill Amery September 14, 2009 Tags: healthy recipes, healthy snack, kid snacks 4 Comments

We’ve been on a rampage lately. Not to get the kids to pick up their socks, put the toilet seat down, or call if they’ll be out past ten (just kidding). We’ve resolved to find some healthy snacks. We thought it wouldn’t be a problem. Whoops. I will never forget my first outing to a ‘special event’ when Thomas the Train was in Squamish, and I took my 1 year old to see him. I actually remembered diapers that day, but forgot the snacks. I thought I’d be fine to purchase something. After combing the grounds, I found cotton candy, chips, and mini doughnuts.

Getting back into shape after baby – Simple Stroller Workouts

FAM, health By Jill Amery September 12, 2009 Tags: excersie with baby, exercise, post baby workouts, stroller strides 1 Comment

What are some fun and simple ways to get excerise outdoors this Spring with my baby?

Helping Children Cope with Change

grow, LIVE By Jill Amery September 9, 2009 Tags: children and change, children change, cope with change, helping children cope with change, new beginning, new daycare, new school, new teacher 2 Comments

September brings a flurry of activity for parents in getting children ready for new beginnings: a daycare, school, teacher, and sometimes a change in work activities for parents. You can feel parents collectively holding their breath while waiting to see if the new relationship ‘takes’ between their child and their new caretaker or teacher. What can we do as parents to help our children get ready for the change? There are three things that are helpful for bridging these new beginnings and are based on developmental and attachment science.

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