Judy Hughes: Founder of The Peace Labs The Canadian Mompreneur Bringing Peace Home
One woman’s journey through motherhood sparked a movement to help families slow down, breathe deeper, and reconnect. A mom, a maker, a mission In the heart of Canada, one mother is redefining what it means to find balance in a busy world.
Top Flu Season Survival Tips for Parents and Kids
During peak flu season, we all try to dodge illness. But what if the flu hits? Whether you’re staying home from work because you’re sick, or caring for your child late at night, it can throw the entire household off
The godparent fallacy: why informal plans may not protect your children in Ontario
Many parents remember the moment they chose their child’s godparents. It may have involved a heartfelt conversation, or a shared understanding that “if anything ever happens to us, you’ll take care of our child.” But there’s an important reality
Oral health: A Childhood Dental Timeline
Dental visits typically are bi-annual events to maintain oral health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a dental visit for everyone at least once a year, but some people may need to go to the dentist more frequently. Dentists
Top Flu Season Survival Tips for Parents and Kids
Sponsored Content During peak flu season, we all try to dodge illness, but what happens when the flu hits? Whether you’re staying home from work because you’re sick, or caring for your child late at night, it can throw the entire
Mompreneur: Muriel Koucoï of Simkha Biocosmétiques. Where ancestral wisdom meets modern skincare
In the world of skincare, few brands embody heritage and innovation quite like SIMKHA Biocosmétiques. Founded by Canadian mompreneur, Muriel Koucoï, SIMKHA blends ancestral beauty rituals from West Africa with modern clean beauty standards. Each product is a tribute to
Compound Pharmacy
Have you ever walked into a pharmacy and wondered if every medicine on the shelves fits your unique needs? In many ways, they can’t; that’s where compounding pharmacies come in. Before mass-produced medications, pharmacists customized every prescription to suit individual needs
Challenges new mothers face and how to handle them
Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life. Whether a woman is a first-time mother or expecting again, this is a unique time that’s unlike any other in a woman’s life. Once the baby shower gifts have been tucked
Liam’s Mission is raising awareness about cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes irreversible damage to one or more organs and systems including the lungs, digestive track, pancreas, and other organs. Children with cystic fibrosis often have trouble breathing and lack proper nutrition. The severity
If the shoe fits – Back to school shoes
Backpacks, lunch kits, notebooks – check. But when was the last time you sized up your child’s shoes? Footwear may be one of the most underappreciated school supplies. Pediatric foot specialists say children’s feet grow faster than adults’, especially under age
Happy Days Sanctuary: Emergency preparedness in wildfire and environmental disaster evacuations
Wildfires are an increasing concern across the country. Between 2015 to 2022, an average 800,000 hectares of forest were lost due to wildfires annually. However, as the climate changes, the risk of environmental disasters is increasing every year and outcomes
Healthy minds: How growing concerns about substance use sparked a program for change
Today, youth between the ages of 12 and 21, are using substances and developing addictions – from nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, opioids, and yes, even excessive gaming and social media usage. Dr. Amit Rotem, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and Deputy Chief
Child safety: How to Prevent Hot Car Emergencies
Parents often do everything within their means to keep their children safe in and outside of their homes. Throughout the years, child safety seats have helped reduce the risk of serious injuries to children while riding in vehicles. However, incidents
Neurodivergence
Innovative Program Technology ThriveGuide Helps More Families and Children with Autism Learn and Grow Most parents of children with Autism face numerous challenges trying to find and access the much-needed services to help their child. Along with trying to find the
Equine Therapy
“I learned how to look at my emotions and had the horses help with understanding them.” “I am learning from the horses to release all the overwhelming emotions, not hold them in.” Imagine understanding and releasing your emotions with the help of
Aveeno® Kids
With more young children using skincare meant for adults, parents should guide them toward gentle, effective products suited for their sensitive skin. Harsh ingredients like retinol, common in adult skincare, can cause irritation and sun sensitivity in kids. A simple,
Farm Boy expands ‘nourish to flourish’ program to support more Ontario schools in 2025
SPONSORED CONTENT Farm Boy is proud to announce the return and expansion of its flagship charitable program, nourish to flourish, aimed at enhancing student access to healthy food and empowering young Ontarians with the knowledge to make lifelong healthy choices. Now
Philips Sonicare
Philips Sonicare, the top brand endorsed by dental professionals in Canada, is encouraging Canadians to make the switch to rechargeable toothbrushes instead of manual ones. This change aims to achieve the best possible clean with less effort! Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9350 For
Clean teeth: How to get kids more engaged in their dental health
Dental health should be a priority at any age, and it is especially important for children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than half of children between the ages of six and eight have had a cavity
Everything Parents Need to Know About Growth Hormone Deficiency and Their Child’s Development
Every child’s growth and development is individual and unique. Some grow quickly, others are late bloomers. Some are naturally tall while others are naturally short. In most cases, the child’s developmental rate is completely healthy. However, for one in 7,000