Sharon DeVellis

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Sharon is a freelance writer who has been featured on HuffPost, Today's Parent, Babypost.com, LifeInPleasantville.com, and Parents Canada.

Sharon specializes in current topics relevant to parents with a dose of humour and humanity, as well as focusing on living a healthy lifestyle, and encouraging kids to be active. When she’s not writing, she walks dogs. Yes, it is pretty sweet.

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5 Things To Do Instead When You’re About to Judge Another Mother

By Sharon DeVellis / November 15, 2021

When I overheard someone judging me, I thankfully had eight years of parenting under my belt and was confident enough in my abilities as a mom to not let her judgement get to me. But that’s not always the case, is it?

Best Santa Claus Parades in Toronto & the GTA 2019

By Sharon DeVellis / November 4, 2019

It’s a must-do every year and a lovely family tradition. Here’s where to catch the man in red around town this season.

Easy & Creatively Themed Easter Basket Ideas

By Sharon DeVellis / March 25, 2019

Easter is on its way but this year we’re loading up baskets with toys, crafts, and fun gifts. It’s time to hop to it with these creative Easter basket ideas your kids will love.

Baby Gear Survival Guide and Gift Ideas for New Moms

By Sharon DeVellis / November 21, 2018

Here are a few must-have items that will help save you time, money, and your sanity during that first wonderful year.

The Joy of Putting Pen to Paper

By Sharon DeVellis / November 6, 2018

Pen and paper are an integral part of my daily life. It sparks creativity helps with studying and promotes skills you don’t necessarily get from typing on a computer.

New Baby Essentials: What To Put On Your Registry

By Sharon DeVellis / October 9, 2018

Here’s what we couldn’t live without. Because nobody wants registry regrets.

Communicating With Your Kids: The Struggle Is Real

By Sharon DeVellis / June 13, 2018

As parents, it’s up to us to keep the lines of communication open with our kids so that when the important stuff crops up, they know they can talk to you. Here are two ways to do it.

My Child Heard Me Say Something Negative About Him. Now What?

By Sharon DeVellis / February 15, 2018

“Why don’t I ever hear you saying nice things about me to your friends?” His words cut me to the bone.

The Best Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers 2017

By Sharon DeVellis / November 13, 2017

We scoured the internet to find the top toys that will feed your toddler and preschooler’s sense of adventure, imagination and fun and keep them busy for hours.

6 of the Most Common Phrases Moms Say

By Sharon DeVellis / October 23, 2017

There are phrases you will say over and over again, like a repetitious rite of passage. You will say them so often, you may even think that nobody can hear you. They can. Oh, they can.