World Prematurity Awareness Day Underscores Need for Donor Milk Amid Formula Shortages
November 17, recognized annually as World Prematurity Awareness Day, is dedicated to spotlighting, and raising awareness of premature births and babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Each year, nearly 15 million babies are born prematurely, and as a
Women in STEM: RevolutionHER
And the 2022 RevolutionHER Impact award in Leadership goes – Toronto’s Dr. Larissa Vingilis-Jaremko, founder and president of the Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS). Since 2013, RevolutionHER has recognized over 3,000 women and youth and granted over $200,000 in
Learn to Play
Fred Rogers, commonly known as Mister Rogers of the famed children’s program Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, once said, “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is
Floors by Tineco
Are you getting ready for the holidays? Whether you’re gearing up for holiday festivities or wrapping a gift under the tree, Tineco has the perfect gift for everyone this year, and it’s just in time for the holiday season. They’ve
Falling for Murphy’s Farm Market and Bakery
The leaves have transformed into a painter’s palette of rich colours. The air is crisp and fresh. Pumpkins, fat and orange, dot field and store shelves. It’s autumn. And it’s time for Fall Fest at Murphy’s Farm Market and Bakery, near
Awareness: How Teens Are Using Social Media to Buy Drugs
Officials and healthcare professionals are concerned about a growing trend of teens buying drugs online, such as counterfeit pills. According to federal data, while teen drug use is down, teen overdose deaths are rising at an alarming rate – a trend
Get Creative: Ripple Foundation’s Virtual Conference
Creative literacy skills are the key to helping children express themselves using written and spoken words, solve problems and build confidence, according to Ivy Wong, the Founder of Canadian youth education charity, Ripple Foundation. On Saturday, Oct. 1, Wong has curated
Decor: Kid’s Room – Small Spaces
Space is always an issue. We never seem to have enough. But when it comes time to incorporate a child’s room within a smaller environment, what’s the key to a harmonious living and design arrangement? Multifunctional pieces. Today’s parents are looking for
Nutrition: Your Baby Can Self-Feed Too
Baby-led weaning (BLW) is not new. Parents around the world have been bypassing purées and instead introducing solids as finger foods to their child at six months and older. So instead of the parent pushing the intake of food, the
October Cool Things
Mizzie the Kangaroo - Award-Winning Australian Children’s Toy Brand since 2015Mizzie the Kangaroo hops into Canada and is dedicated to helping children grow and develop. Mizzie the Kangaroo provides natural teething and educational toys. A simple and natural product that is
Money: NerdWallet – Kids Financing
Did you know children as young as three can begin to understand the concept of money? That’s why Shannon Terrell, spokesperson and financial expert of NerdWallet Canada, suggests the earlier you start, the less intimidated your kids will feel dealing
Style: Thyme & RW & Co Maternity Wear
Recently relaunched THYME MATERNITY UNDER RW&CO. brand offers a comeback collection that includes stylish, versatile, and functional pieces for people to feel confident and comfortable in during their pregnancy, post-pregnancy and beyond. Thyme Maternity under the RW&CO. brand offers fashions
Get Cooking with Cusipiro
Organizing yourself and adopting healthier habits are difficult enough on their own. Canadian leading manufacturer of cookware products, Cuisipro, has curated the ultimate selection of must-haves to ease your anxiety and support healthy habits this upcoming holiday season. Cuisipro Leakproof Glass
October – What’s under the covers this month
If You Cry Like a Fountain By Noemi Vola Who knew tears could be so useful. Crocodile tries to help a sad looking Worm. However, instead Crocodile only made matters worse and that’s when sad little Worm began to cry. Crocodile now
How to Help Student Athletes Navigate Social Media
Scholastic sports participation benefits student athletes in myriad ways. Competitive sports teach students how to cope with the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, while providing firsthand experience that emphasizes the value of working with others in pursuit
Brave Parent
Dr. Susan Maples is a health educator and practicing dentist for 37 years. Her total health dental practice focuses on mouth-body connections and strives to help patients prevent many of the most common life-diminishing conditions affecting people today. Her latest
What’s Under The Covers This Month
Baby Squeaks By Anne Hunter A baby mouse has found his voice. One word led to another word until all Baby Mouse did was squeak, squeak, and squeak. Mama Mouse needed a break and sent baby mouse out to play and then
Three tips for an eco-friendly lunch box
Back-to-school means back to packing lunches. As more schools are encouraging ‘litter less’ lunches, it can be hard to come up with ways to make your child’s lunch more sustainable and waste free. Here are three tips to make it
Sweet Reads Box
With back-to-school and holiday seasons approaching, recently launched in Canada and the USA comes the Sweet Reads Box. The latest in subscription boxes the book box is a must have for anyone who loves to read. In the hustle and
September Cool Things
Philips Espresso 3200 Series with LatteGo Make a statement with Philips Espresso 3200 Series with LatteGo. Use the built-in ceramic grinders with 12 adjustment settings to customize your coffee with five different beverage options and five different temperature settings. Create a
