Permission to be scared
I wrote a few weeks back about the reasons why I don’t really worry too much about movie ratings when choosing what media to let my children watch.
The meaning of behaviour
I was teaching a parenting course on discipline last night, and I asked the class to offer some thoughts on the distinction between discipline and punishment.
Northern Owl exhibit on now at Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
Northern Owl Exhibit, live Birds of Prey displays and demos at Butterfly Conservatory
Protect your baby from peanut allergy
Peanut allergy is on the rise. This common food allergy affects 1-2 per cent of children, which doesn’t sound like much. But if your child is among them, it is one child too many.
Trying for a dry bed
If your child wets the bed, chances are you’ve been told he or she will grow out of it.
Building Empathy in an Online World
There’s no doubt that, with the help of social media, some people boast and lie, spread rumours and behave like bullies online. Of course, the same thing could be said about the typical middle school cafeteria.
Planning a Magical First Time Experience at Disney
Disney World – it’s the most magical place on earth and visiting with your young family for the first time is likely as exciting for you as it is for them.
Who loves you
It was Valentine’s Day this week, so there’s been a fair amount of bother about love.
Unleash the peanut products
By about 6 months of age, babies should be regularly eating food with peanuts in an effort to prevent the development of a peanut allergy, according to new clinical guidelines released recently.
From overwhelmed to in control
If you are a mom, then you know the word “overwhelmed” goes hand-in-hand with the role of raising little ones.
Vitamin D and Pregnancy
New studies have shown how important it is for pregnant women to have optimal blood levels of vitamin D to help lower the risk of their babies developing multiple sclerosis and autism.
Visit Fergus and Elora or put down roots
Having visited this area of Centre Wellington Township many times to hike, swim, kayak, shop and dine, would it still be possible to experience it as a tourist?
Journalling together
I’ve started a joint writing journal with my middle son. There are a few reasons that this approach works for him.
In the red zone
We went with my middle son to our first appointment with the Occupational Therapist the other day.
Make 2017 the year of the toque
At this time of year it’s possible to consider the toque to be our national symbol.
Age appropriate viewing
When I’m deciding whether to take my kids to a movie, I don’t ask, “What’s the rating?
The Gift of Giving
This Christmas, our three kids were introduced to something new. They were asked to buy or make something for each other.
Make some time to be a maker this Christmas
A craft that my sons and I create fresh each year utilizes gumdrops as the medium for wintery scenes with figures resembling elves and Santa.
A cure for anaphylaxis the goal of SickKids program
A cure for anaphylaxis is possible according to the team of immunology and allergy experts who lead SickKids Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Program.
Three kids on a plane
So I’m taking three kids under 11 years of age on a plane trip to Georgia.