Nip child obesity in the bud
When two to five-year old children discover entertainment on the television, their physical activity level decreases. Add this to games involving computer games and children are soon discouraged from developing their own creative personalit
Childcare – Stop bullying
Parents of children concerned about the critical issue of bullying in daycares, schools and playgrounds will likely be interested in the findings of a recent Canadian bullying-prevention study.
Help for speech impediments
After talking with Matin and Hosna Safar you would never know that these two sweet, energetic and bright children ever had trouble speaking. The truth is that both have struggled deeply with stuttering and the negative effects associated wi
Teen philanthropy increases
When it comes to fundraising for charity, through which on average teens say they are raising $516 per year, one quarter (24 per cent) have raised donations by fundraising on their own, outside of the school or a group they
Classroom Strategies: Solutions for math problems
Math is a challenge for many students. While there are many ways to improve students’ understanding of math and increase their odds of success, one of the easiest is using some or all of these key problem-solving strategies
Changes in vision during and after pregnancy
The pregnancy test is positive. Along with the excitement and anticipation of the baby's arrival, women need to be aware of body transformations during and after the pregnancy. A growing belly, nausea, food cravings and heightened sensitivi
Feeding 101
The cradle, the crossover, the football hold. They may sound like terms thrown around at the gym, but they are actually techniques moms can use to make feeding their newborn easier
Tax credits help ease the cost of raising a baby
Parenthood may have its rewards, but saving money isn’t usually one of them. From stocking up on diapers to shelling out for the senior prom, the cost of raising a child to age 18 in Canada is significant
Volunteer nannies provide care to cancer patients
Qualified, compassionate volunteer Nannies provide mothers in breast cancer treatment with a little extra support. Funded by Rethink Breast Cancer, the Nanny Angel Network provides Nanny Angels to families with a mom affected by breast canc
Tips to ensure your tot’s ‘TV diet’ is healthy and fun
Figuring out how much and what television is right for your child isn't too different from looking at what to feed your child. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents think of managing their children's television wa
Earth Rangers show reaches 165,000 students in GTA
Earth Rangers, a non-profit organization that helps kids care for the environment, presents multimedia shows to students in grades one through eight. The highly interactive shows feature live animal ambassadors and inspire kids to help prot
Battling cold season one tissue at a time
Many Canadian families will be on the front lines this cold season in the war against stuffiness and sniffling. When children are stuffed up and can’t breathe well, they don’t sleep well either. When a child is awake, the parents
Open Communication
Many parents ask, “How should I talk to my teens about sex?” or “What should I say about skipping” or “I think my teens’ friends are doing drugs. Should I address this with my teen directly?” If parents do not
Happy Halloween
With Halloween fast approaching, here are some scary and popular costumes to consider this year. Based on current hit movies and major events, there may be some new costumes on the trick-or-treat crowd.
Kids Party Planning Tips
Chances are if you have children, you’ll be hosting a party for kids at least once this year. Children’s parties should be more about making memories than how much money is spent. Here are tips on what to consider
Child tax credits for parents
Parenthood may have its rewards, but saving money isn’t usually one of them. From stocking up on diapers to shelling out for the senior prom, the cost of raising a child to age 18 in Canada is significant
Sibling Rivalry: Ideas on how to navigate this common problem
There is almost nothing more annoying to a parent than listening to your own kids bicker and fight. It often seems to start over almost nothing and then can quickly escalate into a screaming match. At best, it disturbs the
TWINS: How parents with ‘double the fun’ cope
A new mother may find that sleep is the thing she most desires after her child is born. However, the mother of multiples may be looking for something entirely different: lots of information and help. Multiples bring many things to
