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

Frozen's Let it Go voted best car song for kids

Frozen's Let it Go voted best car song for kids

New survey shows Frozen's Let it Go is the top travel song for families. To commemorate the occasion, we've collected fun videos of family sing-a-longs!

Why I became an organ donor

Why I became an organ donor

How a little boy's double-lung transplant inspired one woman to become an organ donor.

Canadian playgrounds: 18 great outdoor parks

Canadian playgrounds: 18 great outdoor parks

Looking to banish boredom this summer? We’ve got you covered with these great outdoor Canadian playgrounds.

8 simple no-cook supper recipes

8 simple no-cook supper recipes

Whether it's too hot to stand over the stove or you're too tired (or lazy, this is a safe space) for dinner, these easy no-cook recipes have your back.

Transforming yard sale finds: 12 creative hacks we love

Transforming yard sale finds: 12 creative hacks we love

Looking for a family project or to upgrade your decor? These fun, inexpensive DIYs use second-hand materials from yard sales, flea markets or thrift stores.

Mother's Day: 12 fun ways to create a family tree

Mother's Day: 12 fun ways to create a family tree

Try one of these fantastic variations on the family tree, just in time for Mother’s Day.

Best Christmas craft and gift shows across Canada

Best Christmas craft and gift shows across Canada

Escape the frenzied holiday shoppers at the mall this year. Instead, find something for everyone on your list at one of these can’t-miss Christmas markets.

Best Zoos and Aquariums Across Canada

Best Zoos and Aquariums Across Canada

From land to sea, gather the family and explore the best wildlife and marine life that Canada has to offer.

8 crafts to make with toilet paper rolls

8 crafts to make with toilet paper rolls

Fun and easy crafts that will make you say, "Why didn't I think of that?"

The value of being excellent to each other in the age of bullying

The value of being excellent to each other in the age of bullying

In the wake of recent bullying-related suicides, here's a challenge to be more compassionate.

Reminder: Never leave a child in a hot car

Reminder: Never leave a child in a hot car

After a series of news stories of children being left in hot cars, we wanted to send out some safety tips on how to avoid a fatal accident.

Are you paying your babysitter too much?

Are you paying your babysitter too much?

Babysitters can cost a pretty penny. Should parents be looking for a discount?