Savvymom.ca - the trusted resource for moms across Canada 2012-05-26T20:36:36Z Copyright (c) 2012, SavvyMom.ca SavvyMom.ca tag:,2012:05:26 tag:,2012:/index.php/expert_blog/50.6339 2012-05-26T20:10:35Z 2012-05-26T20:36:36Z Theresa Albert <p>You know by now that <a href="http://www.myfriendinfood.com/2011/05/03/sugar-is-a-bitter-killer/ ">high fructose corn syrup </a>is a key suspect in the obesity issue which is crushing our culture (26%&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvyExpertBlog/~4/TjmYZQf74Oc" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/expert_blog/the-corny-truth tag:,2012:/index.php/expert_blog/50.6290 2012-05-18T14:06:25Z 2012-05-18T17:37:26Z Alyson Schafer <p><em>Time Magazine</em>’s recent controversial cover has fueled mommy rants across the country. Even <em>Saturday Night Live</em> thought it was juicy enough to satirize.&nbsp; <br /> I’ve decided&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvyExpertBlog/~4/T9QjwOX_xrQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/expert_blog/attachment-parenting tag:,2012:/index.php/expert_blog/50.6286 2012-05-17T17:00:53Z 2012-05-17T17:29:54Z Kathy Buckworth <p>I had a dinner party this weekend. It was a <i>Hunger Games</i> themed dinner party which may or may not have included a “Pin the Arrow on Katniss’ Face” competition. But not all dinner parties&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvyExpertBlog/~4/wPSaxsDYPn0" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/expert_blog/disassembling-dinner-parties tag:,2012:/index.php/expert_blog/50.6255 2012-05-11T17:53:05Z 2012-05-14T15:12:06Z Alyson Schafer <p>Parents find it shocking when I give the advice &#8216;don’t force your child to say &#8216;I’m sorry&#8217; after an incident.&#8217; They think I am letting kids off the hook. Not true! Let me&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvyExpertBlog/~4/cP5vD8ENpzY" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/expert_blog/why-parents-shouldnt-force-kids-to-say-im-sorry tag:,2012:/index.php/expert_blog/50.6152 2012-04-20T13:12:53Z 2012-04-23T13:08:54Z Tracey Ruiz <p>For parents and children alike, the transition from crib to bed is a big milestone. Your days of tucking your wee one to sleep and knowing they will stay in bed are gone. For them, this new-found independence&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvyExpertBlog/~4/SJfZtdU91yY" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/expert_blog/the-big-transition-from-crib-to-bed tag:,2012:/index.php/expert_blog/50.6124 2012-04-15T22:45:03Z 2012-04-17T17:44:04Z Gillian Deacon <p>With Earth Day quickly approaching this coming Sunday, going green is top of mind for many—my family included. But instead of trying to live green for one day or one month, what if you and your family&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvyExpertBlog/~4/8TFRWmrGRyo" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/expert_blog/uncover-your-familys-green-potential tag:,2012:/index.php/expert_blog/50.6042 2012-03-27T17:47:36Z 2012-03-27T18:05:37Z Theresa Albert <p>A <a href="http://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/aaaaimeeting/31527">recent study</a> done by the Albany Medical College, NY and reported to The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvyExpertBlog/~4/PTso8tIhmIA" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/expert_blog/breastfeeding-and-allergies tag:,2012:/index.php/expert_blog/50.6000 2012-03-20T17:58:18Z 2012-03-20T19:12:19Z Julie Freedman Smith & Gail Bell <p>Whether across the city or the globe, change can be scary for adults and children. These tips will set your family up for success. <br /> <br></p><ol><li><b>How do you feel?</b> Children take their&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvyExpertBlog/~4/Gg-n2g5AIXU" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/expert_blog/helping-kids-handle-the-big-move tag:,2012:/index.php/expert_blog/50.5965 2012-03-13T18:17:33Z 2012-03-13T18:24:34Z Golden Girl Finance <p>Remember your favourite child stars? From their pudgy faces to their perfect dimples, these child prodigies had it made. Fame, fortune and a fantastic bank account—all before the age of 14. But then&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvyExpertBlog/~4/QwhR70xxO90" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/expert_blog/kids-with-coin-teaching-financial-responsibility tag:,2012:/index.php/expert_blog/50.5924 2012-03-05T17:53:07Z 2012-03-05T20:12:08Z Theresa Albert <p>It happens to the best of us—that 3 pm crash that feels like you are dragging death from the ankles. Not the best way to pick up the kids from school, or show up at that end-of-day meeting. What you&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvyExpertBlog/~4/BB0ILEAt4fk" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/expert_blog/7-steps-to-prevent-the-afternoon-crash