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.

The Best Ways to Give Memories Instead of Gifts

By Sharon DeVellis / November 10, 2025

If you too are leaning more towards memories as opposed to simply gifts, you may need some inspiration. Here are some ideas for ways to give memories instead of gifts.

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10 Mid-Season Summer Fun Ideas

By Sharon DeVellis / July 30, 2025

Every year we start summer fresh and full of summer fun plans. Inevitably the well runs dry. Here are some ideas to keep you going when the going gets tough.

Be Careful, the Holiday Traditions You Begin Because You’re Going to Be Doing Them for a Long Time - SavvyMom

Be Careful Which Holiday Traditions You Begin

By Sharon DeVellis / November 26, 2024

Take it from me, young parents… know who you are and choose wisely. The holiday traditions you begin you will be stuck with for a long, long, time.

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Best Family Board Games for All Ages

By Sharon DeVellis / October 7, 2024

With everything from potty humour to strategy, at least one of these family board games will be a hit with your crew.

How to Keep Kids Talking - SavvyMom

How to Keep Kids Talking from the School-Age Years and Beyond

By Sharon DeVellis / August 13, 2024

Learning how to keep kids talking now means your kids will be more likely to open up when they’re teens. And it’s not as hard to accomplish as you may think.

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Grandmas Don’t Do It Wrong, They Just Do It Differently

By Sharon DeVellis / January 13, 2024

My kids needed to know that while Nonna’s house was a magical place, their home was reality. Grandmas do things differently.

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Want to Give Mom the Best Mother’s Day Gift? It’s This…

By Sharon DeVellis / May 8, 2023

No matter what the mom in your life asks for for Mother’s Day, this is something she probably truly wants. It’s something we all want, really.

Become a Better Mom by Looking at the Big Picture - SavvyMom

Why Big Picture Parenting Will Help You Become Better Mom

By Sharon DeVellis / January 4, 2023

It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day ‘little’ things. Our day is about minutia. But looking at the big picture will help you become a better mom.

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5 Adult Easter Basket Ideas Because Why Should Kids Have All the Fun?

By Sharon DeVellis / April 5, 2022

While your kids are munching on chocolate and peeps, it’s only fair that you indulge in a few treats of your own.

How to Teach Kids Good Sportsmanship - SavvyMom

How To Teach Kids Good Sportsmanship

By Sharon DeVellis / January 22, 2022

We’ve always stressed the importance of trying hard, having fun, and losing graciously. But, good sportsmanship means learning how to win graciously, too.