Fermented foods during pregnancy –Yes, or No?
By Carol J. Alexander Did your grandma make sauerkraut and store it in a large crock down cellar? Well, for her generation, that is something homemakers did to survive the winter. Today, folks are jumping back on the fermentation band wagon
Go West Young Family
The weather colder these days, and the Santa Claus parade has come and gone, so we decided to go for a little trip with the kids to somewhere a little warmer – Edmonton, obviously. Actually, our choice of destination was determined
Putting the brakes on the Christmas train
By Jane Muller It may seem hypocritical that a magazine filled with a Santa’s sack worth of gift ideas would also include a feature about a family that has stepped away from abundant gift giving. The reality is that most of us
Making room for fun
Let’s face it, finding time can be tough for families these days with all the things expected of us by our jobs, our schools, and all our other activities. I understand that, so I know the implications when I suggest
Parents are going online this holiday season
With the holiday season fast approaching, eBay Canada offers the following insights on Canadian consumers, specifically parents. GIFTS CANADIANS ARE WISHING FOR THIS YEAR The top types of gifts Canadians would like to receive are ones that are thoughtful (32%) or useful
Make Halloween Great Again
I should start by saying that I don’t hate all of Halloween. I like the dressing up of it, though it’s distressing how few creative and homemade costumes there are anymore. For every kid in a giant handsewn pickle costume (that
Promoting the adoption option
Campaign challenges the unadoptable perception By Catarina Muia It’s hard to imagine that more than 30,000 Canadian kids aren’t getting the childhood they deserve; one with a family that provides them with laughter, care and love. It’s also hard to imagine that
Taking a break
I’m not sure if everyone’s kids are like this, but mine sometimes need a stimulus break. Take this weekend for example. We had a first Thanksgiving dinner at my Dad’s place on Saturday night, with lots of cousins and craziness. The
Left to Their Devices
I don’t want to sound like a Luddite here, but I think parents need to consider carefully how their kids use electronics. I say this as someone who uses a computer to do almost all my work. I say this as
Nippy Apple Cheddar Soup
Ontario Apples and Cheddar cheese have always been a perfect match. Here’s a new twist, a steaming bowl of Apple Cheddar Soup, with just a hint of curry, it will surely hit the spot on a cool fall day. Preparation Time: 15
Help Ward Off Cold and Flu Season with a Healthy Diet
By Hana Klimczak As much as we might hate to admit it, cold and flu season are right around the corner. Studies have shown that children bring home germs from school and spread them to their parents and younger siblings, which
Coping with new motherhood
By Dr. Dina Kulik When you are pregnant, especially for the first time, it can be difficult to fathom how dramatically your life is going to change once baby arrives. You may anticipate a change to your day to day life,
Halloween isn’t just black and orange
There is nothing high tech about Halloween, unless you count looking for costume and décor inspiration on Pinterest. This issue of City Parent is heavy on technology with features that examine the concept of tracking kids with GPS, the concern about
The ‘Guilty Truth’: New Research Reveals Top Reasons for Parental Guilt
Children may see their parents as superheroes, but moms and dads across America would readily admit they’re far from perfect. In fact, new research by Farm Rich reveals American parents feel an average of 23 pangs of guilt every single
Spend less, get more back to school fashion
By Christine Davis Between new clothes and school supplies, parents can spend a small fortune getting their kids ready to go back to school. Shopping thrift is one way to save without sacrificing quality or style. Offering thousands of new items every weekday,
Healthy School Lunch Ideas and Tips
By Dr. Keith Kantor School lunches can make or break your child’s overall performance in the classroom and any after school activities that they participate in. A school lunch that is loaded with processed ingredients and sugar will leave your child
Growing Up Online: How to identify cellphone addiction
By Carolyn Jabs How much time did your kids spend with their cellphones yesterday? When was the last time you checked yours? If contemplating these questions makes you uncomfortable, you’re not alone. Cellphones dominate our lives in part because they are
Science says make time for play
By Malia Jacobson When Meag Diamond began touring potential preschools for her toddler son, Keats, she saw a number of beautifully laid-out spaces filled with immaculate worktables, inviting book nooks and inspiring art stations. What she didn’t see was unstructured, unhurried
Fidget Spinners: Helpful or harmful
Fidget spinners have soared in popularity over the past few months. You can find them in convenience stores, classrooms and all corners of the Internet. The three-pronged gadgets centre on a ball bearing mechanism that allows them to whir in
Nanny Sharing
By Martha Scully Childcare can be expensive; many daycares across the country charge hefty fees that pose a challenge to families. While nannies can often offer the same care services for less, many families may not require a full time care provider.