Bookish ways to banish the winter blues
Each year, I promise not to let the winter blues invade our house but as I flip calendar pages, cabin fever hits despite my best efforts. That’s when I pull out the books and get to work banishing the winter
Car Seat Safety – Video
View this video on car seat safety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_Mtfe2GrLU
What to expect as a breastfeeding mother
The key to successful breastfeeding is a great support network. There are many places to turn for help. Most areas have mother groups and special breastfeeding peer groups that can be a great support system especially if you don’t have
How to be an emotionally attentive parent
The way a child is treated emotionally by his parents determines how he’ll treat himself as an adult
The Stress Effect
In April I had the good fortune to attend the Ontario Healthy Schools Coalition’s 11th Annual Forum on Mental Wellness
How to control social media and gaming
With social media and gaming pounding down the nursery door, you have a right to be a little bit concerned about the future of your child
Sleep Tips
Every child is different, but that doesn’t mean they can’t all have a great night’s sleep
Protecting your child’s vision for sports
Each day, your child likely participates in some physical activity, whether it is kicking a ball at recess or participating in a formal sports league
Service dog helps child in need
When Olivia was born, she was not expected to survive, having been born with multiple birth defects and a seizure disorder
More time outdoors helps sleep-deprived kids
Parents will tell you there are few things worse than a child who needs sleep
How to stay sane as a new mom
Just about the time in your pregnancy you were starting to enjoy the attention and getting used to letting other people do things for you (like give you their seat on the train or let you off the hook for
Postpartum support available
Since its launch in May, the Peel Postpartum Family Support Line has rapidly grown into one of Spectra Community Support Services’ most called support lines. Throughout Peel Region, mothers and families are now calling the Postpartum F
Facts about Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic condition that affects about one in every 800 babies. Although DS is common, parents who welcome a baby with the condition into their lives may have many questions
Does your child have exercise-induced asthma?
Ever wonder why your child seems to be hesitant to run full out on the soccer field or participate in a race? Or perhaps they are not giving it their “all” on the basketball court. It may not be a
Many kids need more physical activity
A new survey by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario (HSFO) found the majority of kids in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will be missing out on physical activity this summer, as parents scramble to find child care solutions
Sedation during dentistry
For a child, visiting the dentist can be stressful. Just sitting for any length of time is a challenge for some kids. Parents who may be reticent for their child to see a dentist regularly due to these factors may
Teach children pool safety
Whether you are taking a family vacation to the beach, boating on your local lake, or swimming in the community pool, swimming and water safety should always be a priority. Follow these tips for safe swimming:
