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What Summer With a Toddler Taught Me About Slowing Down
Sometimes, you literally have to stop and smell the roses. That cliché captures how I feel about...
Your Calgary Doula & Pregnancy Services Guide: 20+ Resources for Expecting Families
Whether you’re pregnant, planning, or postpartum, this Brood-approved Calgary resource guide highlights the best local midwives, doulas, wellness providers, and inclusive care teams to support your journey.
Baby’s First Budget
Budgeting for a baby goes far beyond diapers and daycare. From fertility surprises to family support, this story breaks down the real costs—and introduces a free course to guide you, from pregnancy to kindergarten.
Baby’s First Day of Daycare Feels and the Quiet Ways We Show Up
When parental leave ends and daycare begins, big emotions surface. Here’s how our family navigated the change—and the quiet ways we support each other through transition, stress, and those tearful drop-offs.
How a Baby Impacts Your Taxes: Everything You Need to Know
New baby, new tax rules. Learn how your little one changes your tax situation—from parental leave and RESP grants to government benefits and childcare deductions. Get expert advice from Brood and Vancity to help you financially plan with confidence.
Baby’s First Birthday: The shortest year of my life
Whoever said “The days are long, but the years are short” nailed it. As my daughter turns one, I’m reflecting on the most beautiful, challenging, and shortest year of my life.
From Chaos to Calm: One Mother’s Journey Through Postpartum, a Pandemic, and Personal Growth
From postpartum struggles to personal healing, Katrina Donham shares her raw and honest motherhood journey—navigating the challenges of early parenthood, a pandemic, and finding her way back to herself. If you’re in the thick of it, this story is a reminder that every season changes.
Why We Created Our Online Course Wealthy Beginnings and What You Can Expect
Wealthy Beginnings is a free online course created by Brood and Vancity to help families navigate the financial realities of parenting. From fertility treatments to baby budgeting and long-term planning, gain the tools to build a thriving future with confidence.
Queer & Trans Wealth: 6 Financial Curveballs for Family Planning While 2SLGBTQIA+
Building a family as a queer or trans person comes with unique financial, legal, and social challenges. From navigating IVF and adoption costs to securing legal protections, this guide empowers 2SLGBTQIA+ families with practical tools and affirming resources to plan confidently for their futures.
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