Play Dates in the Park

With the good weather finally returning to our fine neighbourhood, it's time to start up our favourite summer playdate.

Join the Davisville Moms Saturday mornings at Davisville Park Playground for good fun and companionship among kids and parents alike.

When: Saturdays, anytime after 9:30am

Where: Davisville Park Playground (a.k.a. June Rowlands Park)

Address: 220 Davisville Ave., between Avoca and Mt. Pleasant Road

No need to RSVP - See You There!

Baby Wearing 101

Davisville Moms is pleased to feature Michelle Branco, a Toronto-based babywearing mother of Isabelle (4) and Thomas (1). She runs the web boutique www.doudoubebe.com between activities and nursing sessions. doudoubebe carries a full line of stylish luxury carriers & slings, which all come with detailed instructions.

Confused by all the terminology around slings & baby carriers intimidate you? Want to know the difference between a wrap and a pouch and which one might work better for you? Michelle's Baby Wearing 101 column will take apart the mystery of babywearing.

This month: The Mei Tai

Davisville Moms Connect

Our ALL NEW connected community is here!

First launched in November, our new online network continues to support our wonderful community.

• Are you a new mom? Connect with other moms with brand new babies to ease the isolation of new motherhood.
• Looking for a daycare or pre-schools? Find out what your fellow moms recommend.
• Is your toddler acting like ... a toddler?? Share the joys and frustrations with other moms who are in the same boat.
• Ready to get outside? Use the boards to set up a playdate with other moms.

Come on over - I think you'll have a really good time.

Terry Carson, The Parenting Coach

When Parenting Issues are Difficult to Handle Alone

Davisville Moms is pleased to feature Terry Carson, M. Ed. and mother of four, as our resident Parenting Coach.

As a parent, Terry understands the many demands and challenges facing today's parents. She also knows that amidst the chaos, parents sometimes need support in maintaining both their sanity and a balanced life. That's where parent coaching comes in. With the power to transform lives, parent coaching helps parents with the most important job in the world - raising well adjusted children in a healthy home environment.

Terry's latest column:  7 Allowance Tips that Make "Cents"

Reviews by You

Davisville Moms is pleased to announce Reviews by You, containing reviews of all the latest hip-and-happening products. Our reviewers are the experts - moms who put these products through their paces to determine what works and what doesn't.

Sew Cute
Personalized Baby Wear

Reviewed by Carole W., Callum's mom

As the mother of the World’s Cutest Baby*, I always felt it would be impossible for my little guy to actually be any more beautiful. But I was wrong...

Read more for an exclusive offer for Davisville Moms from Sew Cute!

IsaBooties

Reviewed by Irma D., Ava's mom

They say that the apple does not fall far from the tree. In this case the tree would be a shoe tree, and the apple would be my daughter...

... more ...

All About Sleep with Dr. Nicky Cohen

All of Dr. Nicky's columns are here! Click to learn:

• How to wean your toddler when you're co-sleeping ...
• How and when to transition from 2 naps to one ...
• How to encourage your baby to sleep longer in the morning  ...

You've sent in the questions -- Dr. Cohen has the answers.

GreenMom.ca Green VIP Card

Shopping Kindly, Saving Money

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