Heather Dixon

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Heather Dixon is Editor-in-Chief of SavvyMom.ca, a writer and a Mom to three highly advanced little girls (according to her husband and her). She’s also a runner, a reader and a lover of wine and beer - which is why she runs.

potty training tips

Potty Training Tips from a Parent Who Has Been There

By Heather Dixon / July 5, 2017

My first child was ridiculously difficult to potty train. My second was one of those magical unicorn toddlers who potty-trained herself in a couple of days. My third is proving to be a tough nugget. Which is why I’m all about anything and everything that can make the process of potty training a teensy bit easier.

Moms Raise Awareness for Childhood Cancer at First Canadian Mom Shave Event

By Heather Dixon / June 27, 2017

With more than 10,000 children battling cancer in Canada, Childhood Cancer Canada is hoping to raise awareness about the need for research funding with events like the Mom Shave event I attended today. Thankfully there were tissues.

The Beauty of 7-Year-Old Awkwardness

By Heather Dixon / June 27, 2017

My 7-year old daughter came running into the kitchen excitedly when she heard music playing. She wanted to dance. Her movement strikes me. It holds me still in my place. And so I just stand back and watch.

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A Summer Camp that Magically Teaches Your Kid to Ride a Bike in a Week

By Heather Dixon / June 19, 2017

Is your back still sore from teaching your kid to ride a bike? Mine is! Luckily there’s a summer camp that teaches your kid to ride a bike in a week.

It Was Only Yesterday

By Heather Dixon / June 12, 2017

Yesterday I was a mother of a newborn baby. I cuddled her on my chest. Felt her breathing on my neck. Then I opened my eyes.

Good Nites

How to Tell the Difference Between Potty Training and Nighttime Wetting (And 4 Ways to Manage the Transition)

By Heather Dixon / June 1, 2017

After having three kids, I’ve come to realize that potty training always goes one of two ways. Either it’s ridiculously…

packing list for summer warm weather vacation with kids

Summer Weekend Getaways: a Family Packing List

By Heather Dixon / May 11, 2017

Planning to travel with small children? Packing for a getaway is no easy feat! Here’s your ultimate packing list of essentials for some much-needed summer fun.

Can we all just give each other a break

You Literally Cannot Win at Parenting, So How About We All Stop Trying?

By Heather Dixon / May 8, 2017

I’m done with guilt, I’m done with worrying, I’m done with judgement, and I’m done with the ‘mom wars’. It is endless. You can’t win. Let’s give each other a break. And let’s really mean it.

Should We Write About our Children?

Now, More Than Ever, We Should Be Writing About Our Kids

By Heather Dixon / January 10, 2017

Writing about our children and sharing it on the internet is a bit of a hot topic. Should we tell…

I Suck at Being a Friend Right Now

By Heather Dixon / October 7, 2016

I promise it’s not forever. I’m in the weeds. I’m knee-deep in parenting little kids who need me for pretty much everything right now.