Baby Got Back: Why babies bring the (back) pain and what you can do to stop it
Your little bundle of joy is on the way and you can’t get your mind off one thing: that aching feeling in your lower back that seems to just be getting worse by the day
Turning houses into homes one piece of furniture at a time
Many of us take for granted the things that make a house a home. Much more than just four walls and a floor, we pride ourselves on our homes and consider them a personal reflection of who we are.
Travelling bears spread autism awareness
It’s not often that a campaign’s goal is to raise nothing but awareness, but that’s just what Tikko Travels aims to do
Spring into Action: 14 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Spring is here and Earth Day is close at hand, but don’t wait until April 22 to celebrate. Now is the time to reflect on your family’s commitment to the environment.
The Core Issue: When to consider a mommy makeover
Like most new moms, Olya*, 31, expected her body to change after pregnancy and childbirth. But the mom of two didn’t anticipate the drastic transformation that left her belly looking like a half-inflated balloon slanted to one side with a
How to adopt healthy habits with electronics
If you’ve noticed an odd quietness about the house or your latest Internet or mobile bill skyrocket, it can be a sign that the electronic usage has crept out of control.
Spring detox tips
Follow these spring detox tips courtesy of Andrea Donsky, registered holistic nutritionist.
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.
