Amy Valm

Amy Valm

Amy is a freelance writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario. Her work can also be found in publications like Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Globe and Mail.

Latest from Amy Valm

Simple ways to prevent poisonings in kids

Simple ways to prevent poisonings in kids

Most of us know the basics of childproofing our homes, but here’s a refresher to prevent accidental poisonings and keep kids safe.

17 reasons why we love puppies on National Puppy Day (and every day)!

17 reasons why we love puppies on National Puppy Day (and every day)!

Celebrate National Puppy Day with our favourite gifs of sweet squishy-faced pups.

Stop what you're doing and watch the new Bridget Jones's' Baby trailer!

Stop what you're doing and watch the new Bridget Jones's' Baby trailer!

Our favourite wallower is back, and this time there's a baby on board. Watch the new trailer for Bridget Jones's Baby!

9 great Toronto playgrounds

9 great Toronto playgrounds

Get outside and enjoy the sunshine at one of these awesome Toronto playgrounds.

Mother moved to tears by touching birthday invitation

Mother moved to tears by touching birthday invitation

Prepare yourself, this birthday invitation will make you ugly cry.

20 struggles that kids of millennials will never face

20 struggles that kids of millennials will never face

Ah, the 90s. How we miss thee!

How to throw a fun pizza party

Birthday parties

How to throw a fun pizza party

Looking for a cheesy good time? Have a slice of fun with this easy pizza party.

6 websites that will save you money

6 websites that will save you money

Keep your wallet well-padded with these websites that will save you money.

6 Ottawa playgrounds you need to visit

6 Ottawa playgrounds you need to visit

Check out the best that our capital has to offer by swinging, climbing and sliding at one of these Ottawa playgrounds.

11 super-fun birthday party ideas and activities for school-agers

Birthday parties

11 super-fun birthday party ideas and activities for school-agers

How to throw a super cool and way-fun shindig for your school-ager with these easy birthday party ideas.

Genius parenting hack—busy board to entertain your toddler

Genius parenting hack—busy board to entertain your toddler

This hack is going to require a trip to the hardware store.

14 easy birthday party ideas for preschoolers

Birthday parties

14 easy birthday party ideas for preschoolers

You're busy enough as it is. Make it easy on yourself with these simple birthday party ideas for preschoolers that everyone will love (including you).

9 easy birthday party ideas for toddlers

Birthday parties

9 easy birthday party ideas for toddlers

Little ones can be difficult to wrangle and entertain. Here's our favourite birthday party ideas for toddlers—from sensory bags to bitty buffets.

How to throw a basketball party

Birthday parties

How to throw a basketball party

Throw a slam dunk of a party for your little MVP with this simple basketball fête.

Toddler wearing GoPro during game of hide-and-seek is hilarious

Toddler wearing GoPro during game of hide-and-seek is hilarious

Hide-and-seek just got a whole lot more fun thanks to a GoPro-clad toddler.

100 best Canadian kids' books of all time

100 best Canadian kids' books of all time

We surveyed experts from coast to coast to help us create this awesome list of titles. Are any of your favourite Canadian kids' books on our list?

Three-year-old belts out Part of Your World (and we can barely handle it)

Three-year-old belts out Part of Your World (and we can barely handle it)

Look at this video, isn't it neat? Check out this amazing preschooler singing Part of Your World.

8 digital baby book ideas that are easier than a scrapbook

Baby development

8 digital baby book ideas that are easier than a scrapbook

Want to keep a baby book but don't have time for cut-and-paste scrapbooking? Try one of these digital solutions.

Rockin' baby names: 18 rock song monikers

Rockin' baby names: 18 rock song monikers

Sourced from rock songs of old and new, here are some of our favourite baby names scooped from the Billboard charts.

How to throw a disco party

Birthday parties

How to throw a disco party

Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to get down at this disco party.