Expand your mind – Tips to Help Kids Learn a Foreign Language
Bilingualism benefits children in myriad ways. For example, a 2014 study published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology found that bilingual children have a higher vocabulary range than monolingual kids. In addition, a 2010 review published in the Review
World Prematurity Awareness Day Underscores Need for Donor Milk Amid Formula Shortages
November 17, recognized annually as World Prematurity Awareness Day, is dedicated to spotlighting, and raising awareness of premature births and babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Each year, nearly 15 million babies are born prematurely, and as a
Women in STEM: RevolutionHER
And the 2022 RevolutionHER Impact award in Leadership goes – Toronto’s Dr. Larissa Vingilis-Jaremko, founder and president of the Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS). Since 2013, RevolutionHER has recognized over 3,000 women and youth and granted over $200,000 in
Learn to Play
Fred Rogers, commonly known as Mister Rogers of the famed children’s program Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, once said, “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is
Awareness: How Teens Are Using Social Media to Buy Drugs
Officials and healthcare professionals are concerned about a growing trend of teens buying drugs online, such as counterfeit pills. According to federal data, while teen drug use is down, teen overdose deaths are rising at an alarming rate – a trend
Decor: Kid’s Room – Small Spaces
Space is always an issue. We never seem to have enough. But when it comes time to incorporate a child’s room within a smaller environment, what’s the key to a harmonious living and design arrangement? Multifunctional pieces. Today’s parents are looking for
Nutrition: Your Baby Can Self-Feed Too
Baby-led weaning (BLW) is not new. Parents around the world have been bypassing purées and instead introducing solids as finger foods to their child at six months and older. So instead of the parent pushing the intake of food, the
Money: NerdWallet – Kids Financing
Did you know children as young as three can begin to understand the concept of money? That’s why Shannon Terrell, spokesperson and financial expert of NerdWallet Canada, suggests the earlier you start, the less intimidated your kids will feel dealing
How to Help Student Athletes Navigate Social Media
Scholastic sports participation benefits student athletes in myriad ways. Competitive sports teach students how to cope with the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, while providing firsthand experience that emphasizes the value of working with others in pursuit
Brave Parent
Dr. Susan Maples is a health educator and practicing dentist for 37 years. Her total health dental practice focuses on mouth-body connections and strives to help patients prevent many of the most common life-diminishing conditions affecting people today. Her latest
What’s Under The Covers This Month
Baby Squeaks By Anne Hunter A baby mouse has found his voice. One word led to another word until all Baby Mouse did was squeak, squeak, and squeak. Mama Mouse needed a break and sent baby mouse out to play and then
Girls4Tech – Helping girls to become “STEMinists”
Why is coding so important for our kids to learn? When you consider the impact of computing in our everyday lives, whether it’s shopping online or using our smartphones at work, in school and in our homes with smart technology
Loving Yourself Without Losing Your Cool
Who is Shantelle Bisson? For one thing, she is an author who has just penned her third book, Loving Yourself Without Losing Your Cool. If you ask her, in this book, she is, “Me completely laid bare. Me as a
Best Baby Shower Gifts for Mom and Baby
Roku Streaming Stick+ In between long feedings and longer nights, your Roku portable streaming player allows you to stream (binge) an ever-changing selection of free movies, shows, live news, and children’s television, virtually anywhere. The only things you need are your
Low Tech Simple Toys
As the digital world continues to evolve, there is no shortage of cool gadgets for kids and parents to choose from. Tech kids learning apps and devices have become the norm in homes, classrooms and any child focused facility or
Changing The Narrative: The STEM gap in Canada is real.
According to data from Statistics Canada, women make up only 34 per cent of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and computer science) bachelor’s degree holders and only 23 per cent of Canadian science and technology workers between the ages
Curious hands: Childproofing
There is no question coming home with a newborn is an exciting and busy time. But it also means a whole new set of responsibilities, including babyproofing your home for the baby and you. While newborns spend most of their time in
How to Set Healthy Boundaries with Your Tween
As a parent of a young adult, you may find yourself walking on eggshells to preserve a good-natured relationship. As your child reconciles with the tribulations of puberty and adolescence, they will increasingly value privacy, which gives them the ability
How to help your daughter build strong self-esteem
It is unlikely that anyone enters adulthood unscathed by insecurities developed throughout their childhood. As insignificant as this self-doubt may seem, weak self-esteem throughout adolescence may prevent you from maturing into a self-assured adult. As a parent, you feel responsible
Why children should be creating music in the great outdoors
As the world reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on communities, restrictions profoundly impacted young people, with playgrounds and parks shut across the world. In some instances, children were told to remain indoors for weeks on end. It’s no
