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.

Backyard Popsicle Soccer Party

FAM, kids By Jill Amery September 3, 2010 Tags: Birthdays, party idea, popsicle, soccer No Comments

Needing birthday party inspiration? Summer is the perfect time to come up with unique party ideas, and this one is a keeper. The Backyard Popsicle Soccer Party. Popsicle sent us a rockin’ duffle bag filled with pylons, soccer ball, gloves for the keeper (goalie) and water bottles. Oh… and gift certificates for popsicles. And it gave us an excellent reason to make the husband cut the grass. Devious. We invited kids with their parents and a couple of cute British soccer coaches doing Challenger Sports Camps in our area. (Just for the story – really). Voila… we had a party.

Reduce the risk of SIDS

baby, FAM By Jill Amery September 1, 2010 Tags: crib death, SIDS, sudden infant death syndrome No Comments

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) also known as Crib Death, refers to the sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant under one year of age.Each week, 3 babies die of SIDS in Canada. Such deaths usually occur while the child is sleeping and remain unexplained even after a full investigation. Nobody knows how to prevent SIDS, but the latest research shows that there are things you can do to make your baby safer and reduce the risk of SIDS.

Baby Sleep Tracker

baby, FAM By Jill Amery August 11, 2010 Tags: articles on sleep, baby, baby sleep, mom, Sleep, sleep tracker, tracker 1 Comment

Ask any parent about the most difficult part of having a baby and we are willing to bet that SLEEP will be among the top three. Our handy sleep tracker chart can at least help you to figure out when sleep is happening, and if there are any trends towards lengthier slumber! We have a ton of articles on sleep as well if you need some guidance. Baby Sleep Tracker

Teething Chart

baby, FAM By Jill Amery August 11, 2010 Tags: brush teeth, gums, permanent teeth, progress charts, receipt, teething, teething chart, toddler teething, tooth fairy, yellow teeth 1 Comment

Oh how I wish this were around when my kids were little. I’ve faded into the abyss of parents who have no idea which teeth appeared, when.

Breastfeeding Tracker Chart

baby, FAM By Jill Amery August 9, 2010 Tags: Breastfeeding, breastfeeding tracker, feeding log, nursing, sleep deprivation No Comments

As if sleep deprivation isn’t enough.. People actually expect you to remember the breastfeeding sessions of a newborn and which side you did last. Yeah. As if. Well, the UrbanMommies team has developed a little treat for you. Meet our Breastfeeding Tracker Log. Breastfeeding Tracker

Sweet Pea Organic Cookies

EAT, snacks By Jill Amery August 3, 2010 Tags: organic, snacks, sweet pea baby, sweet pea cookies 3 Comments

Cookie Sweet Apple image MMMMM. Banana Pear. Sweet Apple. Pumpkin Spice. And they’re organic. And super-yummy. Don’t you love a snack that pleases your kids and eliminates your guilt? They have no salt, dairy, additives or preservatives, and are made with 100% wholewheat flour. From Sweet Pea – the company that brought us frozen baby food cubes when you don’t have time to make it yourself. We like healthy innovations. Merci!

www.sweetpeababyfood.com

Tips for making moving with kids easier

grow, LIVE By Jill Amery July 30, 2010 Tags: moving, moving with children, relocating, relocating with kids 4 Comments

Moving with children can be stressful and highly emotional. Kids are sensitive and now more than ever, need to feel secure and loved. They will pick up on your vibes, so make sure to try and relax, and spend loads of time as a family. We’ve got a few more tips on how to ease the transition for your children when packing up and preparing for a move.

Oru’s Blueberry Blitz

EAT, holidays By Jill Amery July 28, 2010 Tags: mocktail, non-alcoholic, oru, pregnancy, recipe 2 Comments

1 oz Lime Juice
1 oz Simple Syrup
6 Blueberries
6 Lime Leaves

Muddle Blueberries and mint with lime juice and simple syrup. Shake over ice. Top with soda or sprite if you want it sweeter. Garnish with extra blueberries.

Recipe created for UrbanMommies by Oru Restaurant at the Fairmont Pacific Rim.

Photo: Bopomo Pictures.

Healthy Mac and Cheese

EAT, family meals By Jill Amery July 28, 2010 Tags: healthy pasta, kids recipe, mac and cheese, macaroni cheese 1 Comment

1 tray of Sweetpea sweet potato Baby Food
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup organic chicken or vegetable stock
1 package noodles cooked as directed – whole wheat or vegetable..anything but plain white..are the best.

How Do We Create Good Role Models for our Kids?

grow, LIVE By Jill Amery July 26, 2010 Tags: music, role model, west side music together No Comments

At the baby and toddler age, children learn best in an informal learning environment – meaning children learn by example. They are learning emotional skills, social skills and practical skills like using the hose to water the garden by following our example. They learn the basics of language by taking the lead from the older people around them who model the fluency in that language. Language basics are learned through immersion not through rote teaching. In the informal learning environment, a good role model is key.

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