About Us

More than a village is social networking site that provides an on-line space for families to connect. The site offers resources to strengthen communities, tools to help families organize childcare, play-dates and car-pooling, and information on family issues and interests. Through advocacy, education, and community building, we are committed to working toward a society where our communities are strong and family needs are met.

Vision

• Families working together to raise children and build strong communities.

Goals

• Build capacity in Canadian communities
• Connect families to other families in their area
• Create a culture of connectivity
• Make family life easier
• Provide an alternative solution to the lack of affordable childcare spaces
• Strengthen people, families, and communities
• Make visible the issues facing families in Canada

Blog Contributors:
Laura is a travel addict, former teacher, amateur but ardent sociologist, wannabe writer, die-hard karaoke fan, and a woman fast approaching the “now or never” line for having a family.









Sarah is a mom to one gorgeous 9-month-old boy, Parker. She spends most of her time, making baby food, washing cloth diapers, sterilizing her breast pump or breast feeding and playing with Parker. When she’s not focusing on being the best mom she knows how to be, she is writing or completing her final social work practicum.







Michelle Moses is a new mom experiencing all the highs and lows of parenthood for the first time. Before taking on the role of mother she worked in communications in Vancouver, BC. Currently on maternity leave Michelle is facing the dilemma of returning to work and putting her son into childcare. Michelle will be chronicling her search to find someone to share care with along with the many other adventures of motherhood.










David and Jamie are proud parents of their new baby boy, Sam Barrett. When not changing diapers or reading to Sam they run Skratch Publishing Inc. - A company that promotes children's literacy through SkratchTrack.com, the website that rewards kids for reading more books!

"Logo designed by Nicole Marr"